Sierra Leone Cancels Public Christmas Celebrations Amid Ebola Scare
Amid attempts to contain the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, public Christmas festivities were canceled in Sierra Leone this past week.
AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Search Latest News: Still Not Found as Search Continues
The presumed crash of AirAsia Flight QZ8501with 162 people on board has thrown several countries in Asia under a pall of gloom.
Concern Grows As Search For Missing AirAsia Flight Enters Second Day
An AirAsia flight traveling from Indonesia to Singapore disappeared over the Java Sea Sunday evening amid a flight stricken with stormy weather, the airline said in a statement. Concern over the jet's fate has heightened as the search for the missing plane entered its second day Monday.
Christians In Iraq Celebrate Christmas Despite Islamic State Threat
Christians living in the embattled Iraqi capital of Baghdad reportedly celebrated Christmas Eve mass on December 24, expressing their religion despite fear of the Islamic State terror group that controls parts of Iraq.
Morocco Bans Ridley Scott's 'Exodus: Gods and Kings'
The African country of Morocco recently banned theaters from showing the new Ridley Scott film \"Exodus: Gods and Kings,\" with many speculating that the movie was banned due to its portrayal of God and prophets in a predominately Islamic country.
North Korea's Internet Remains Unstable As Russia Voices Support
The internet connection in North Korea continued to suffer into Friday of this week, with several websites, including the national media group, failing to get online.
U.S. Airstrike Kills Islamic State Governor, Iraqi Official Claims
Iraqi officials are claiming that the Islamic State-appointed Governor of Mosul was killed in a recent U.S.-led airstrike, although the U.S. has yet to confirm the killing.
Pope Francis Implores God: 'Look Upon People Suffering From Brutal Persecution In Iraq, Syria'
In his Christmas Day message on Thursday, Pope Francis directly called on God to ease the suffering of Christians and other minorities in Iraq and Syria who are suffering from a "brutal persecution" by Islamic State insurgents.
Pope Francis Seeks To Uplift Spirit Of Suffering Christians In Middle East: 'God Has Come To Save Us!'
In one of his Christmas Day messages, Pope Francis sought to uplift the spirit of Christians in the Middle East who are enduring the ravages of war, saying the birth of Jesus gives them the "ultimate consolation – God has come in the flesh to save us!"
North Korea's Internet Goes Dark Days After Sony Cyber Attack
North Korea is reportedly experiencing disruptions in its internet service days after the FBI announced that the Asian country was behind a recent cyber-attack on Sony Pictures.
Pope Francis Slams Vatican Officials, Saying They're Sick With Power And Greed
Pope Francis rocked the Vatican on Monday with a stunning criticism of the priests, bishops and cardinals who run the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church – called Curia – during their annual Christmas meeting.
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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.