Islamic Scholar In South Africa Asks Muslims to Forgive Cartoonists From Charlie Hebdo
An Islamic academic from the South African city of Durban has asked thousands of Muslims to forgive cartoonists of French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.
Ebola Outbreak Latest News Today 2015: W.H.O. Vows Reforms To Speed Up Response To Future Virus Outbreaks
The World Health Organization has admitted its slow pace in responding to the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa and laid out a set of reforms to address the problem.
Pope Francis Death Threat News: Philippines Dismisses Alleged Plot To Kill Pontiff During Visit
The Philippines' top defense official dismissed on Monday an alleged plot by an Islamist terrorist group to assassinate Pope Francis during his recent visit to the Philippines, saying the reports were based on "unvalidated" information.
200 Killed As Boko Haram Insurgents Clash With Nigerian Troops
About 200 combatants were killed after Nigerian military forces reportedly clashed with suspected insurgents from the Muslim extremist group Boko Haram in Maiduguri on Sunday.
Muslim Rebels Kill At Least 49 Police Commandos In The Philippines
Peace in conflict-affected areas in Southern Philippines remained hanging in the balance as a group of Muslim rebels clashed with members of an elite police force on Sunday, killing at least 49 police commandos and eight rebels.
Boko Haram Attack Kills 15 Civilians Ahead of Presidential Campaign Rally In Nigeria
At least 15 civilians were killed by fighters of the Muslim extremist group Boko Haram near the capital of Nigeria's embattled Borno state on the eve of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's re-election campaign rally.
ISIS Japanese Hostages Latest News: Japan P.M. Confirms Killing; ISIS Demands Prisoner Swap
The video showing the corpse of one of two Japanese hostages held by the Islamic State appeared to be credible, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday, adding that the killing of Haruna Yukawa left him "speechless."
Catholic Church Newspaper in Malaysia Banned From Using 'Allah' By Country's Top Court
Malaysia's top court has denied the Catholic Church's final attempt to be allowed to use the word "Allah" in its local language newspaper amid increasing religious tensions.
Pope Francis Urges Families: Learn To Talk to Each Other Again
Pope Francis is encouraging families to learn how to talk to each other again amid the proliferation of modern gadgets.
U.S., Iraqi Forces Get Ready For Operation To Reclaim Mosul From ISIS
U.S. and Iraqi forces have started to prepare for an assault by summer to retake Mosul, Iraq's second largest city, from its Islamic State occupiers, America's top commander in the Middle East said.
Doomsday Clock 2015: Global Catastrophe Countdown - Doomsday Clock Now Just 3 Minutes Before Midnight
The Doomsday Clock moved to three minutes before midnight on Thursday due to "unchecked climate change and global nuclear weapons modernization."
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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.