A Florida pastor has reportedly challenged members of the Islamic State jihadist group to a battle of biblical proportions, ultimately demanding that the leader of the al-Qaeda offshoot renounce Islam and convert to Christianity.
The family of a New Jersey student is calling on the U.S. State Department to get involved after their 23-year-old relative went missing outside of Jerusalem, Israel last week.
U.S. officials confirmed this week that the Islamic State jihadist group is holding a female American hostage after she was kidnapped in Syria last year.
The parents of recently-murdered American journalist James Foley have released a letter their son sent to his family while he was being held in captivity in Syria.
Investigators have reportedly identified the user of the account who uploaded the recent execution video of American photojournalist James Foley, a detail that serves as a \"key part of the forensic trail\" in tracking down Foley\'s murderers.
The Japanese government announced Monday that it may be able to offer an experimental Ebola drug to aid in the current health crisis in West Africa, as long as certain criteria is met.
The Islamic State, otherwise known as ISIS or ISIL, has taken control of a key Syrian government airbase, according to reports out Sunday.
Pope Francis made a phone call Thursday to express his condolences to the mourning parents of James Foley, the American photojournalist who was recently executed by Islamic State militants in Iraq.
Archaeologists traveling through southeastern Mexico announced Friday that they had discovered two ancient Mayan cities, and believe \"dozens\" more could be found in the area.
The Ukrainian government has accused Russia of a \"direct invasion\" after the country sent aid convoys into Ukraine territory.
The parents of slain journalist James Foley said this week that they considered negotiating with the Islamic State terrorists who murdered their son after receiving a string of \"hopeful\" emails that indicated they may spare Foley\'s life.
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham, who drew national media attention this season for objecting to male trans-identified athletes in women's sports, reflected on her faith journey on an episode of Theo Von's podcast, saying she believes a revival is happening.
More than two-thirds of American teenagers say they would feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jesus about their identity, although parents and friends remain their preferred sources of advice, according to new research from Barna. Mothers emerged as the most trusted source of guidance, with 84% of teenagers expressing comfort in discussing identity-related questions with them.
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.
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 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.”