Vatican to Provide Showers, Barbers to Homeless Population in Rome
The Vatican in Rome, Italy has announced plans to open public showers and barbers free of charge for the homeless community.
Ebola Outbreak News 2015: Cases Rise In West Africa As Virus Wipes Out 20 Percent Of Sierra Leone's Surgeons
The World Health Organization has revealed that new cases of the Ebola virus have risen for the first time this year on the three most affected West African countries – Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia.
F.B.I. Confirms Death Of Top Al-Qaeda Bomb-Maker Marwan In Raid In Philippines
A wanted Islamic terrorist linked with Al-Qaeda is now believed to be dead following a disastrous raid conducted in the Philippines by Filipino police commandos last Jan. 25, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced. The raid led to the death of more than 40 members of an elite unit of the ...
Jordan Says 7,000 ISIS Fighters Killed In 3 Days Of Airstrikes; U.A.E. Rejoins Bombings
Jordan has sworn to eradicate the so-called Islamic State while announcing the killing of 7,000 ISIS fighters after three days of airstrikes. In another major development, the United Arab Emirates has announced that it is set to join the airstrikes on the jihadist group based in Syria and Iraq.
Argentinian President Rebuked For Mocking Chinese Accent After Beijing Visit
Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner drew rebuke from Chinese netizens for mocking the accent of her hosts when she visited China last week to drum up financial support for her country.
Beijing Fumes As Obama Calls Visiting Dalai Lama A 'Good Friend'
U.S. President Barack Obama called the visiting Dalai Lama a "good friend" during their first public encounter in Washington last week, a move that infuriated Beijing which described the American president as "playing with fire."
Assisted Suicide News: Canada's Supreme Court Approves Doctor-Assisted Deaths
Canada's Supreme Court has overturned a 20-year ban on doctor-assisted suicides for adults suffering from grave and "irremediable medical condition."
Father Chooses Down Syndrome Baby After Wife Gives Ultimatum
A father living in Armenia has chosen to take care of his baby with Down syndrome after his wife wanted to abandon the child.
Jordan Calls Islamic State's Claim of American Hostage's Death a 'PR Stunt'
Jordan officials are arguing that recent claims by the Islamic State that an American hostage was killed during an airstrike are merely a "PR stunt."
Pope Francis Tells Bishops: You Are Duty-Bound To Eradicate Sex Abuse Of Children And Cover-Ups
Never let fear of scandal cover the truth about child abuse within the Catholic Church. Pope Francis recently issued this emphatic reminder to bishops worldwide, saying they have the duty to stamp out sexual abuse of children and its cover-up.
Christian Protesters Violently Arrested In India; Priests And Nuns Dragged Into Police Buses
Indian police detained about 100 Christian protesters, including priests and nuns, dragging them into police buses after they demonstrated against a string of attacks on churches in the capital New Delhi on Thursday.
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NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit
A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with former Southern Baptist Convention President J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations of religious discrimination.
Megachurch Pastor’s Political Endorsements Renew Debate Over Johnson Amendment
A New Mexico megachurch pastor has publicly backed two Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections, renewing debate over federal rules restricting political campaign involvement by tax-exempt religious organizations. Steve Smothermon, pastor of Legacy Church, has reportedly urged members of his congregation to support Republican congressional candidates.
Arkansas Named Most Pro-Life State for Seventh Straight Year, Oregon Ranks Last
Arkansas has been named the most pro-life state in the United States for the seventh consecutive year in an annual ranking by Americans United for Life (AUL), which also recognized Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill for her legal efforts challenging federal abortion pill regulations. The advocacy organization released its 2027 Life List on Wednesday, evaluating all 50 states according to laws addressing “all bioethical issues from conception to natural death, not just abortion.”
Zelensky Defends Religious Freedom in Ukraine Amid Christian Persecution Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected allegations that his government is persecuting Christians, defending religious freedom in Ukraine and criticizing American political commentator Tucker Carlson for making claims about a country he suggested Carlson had never visited. Zelensky addressed the accusations during a Saturday interview with Tony Perkins on “This Week on Capitol Hill.”
54% of Protestant Pastors Say Economic Conditions Are Hurting Their Churches
More than half of Protestant pastors in the United States say economic conditions are negatively affecting their congregations, as church donations continue to lag behind inflation, according to a new Lifeway Research survey. The annual study found that 54% of pastors believe the economy is hurting their churches, compared with 36% who reported no impact and 8% who described its effects as positive.