Pope will not travel in bullet-proof vehicle on Egypt visit despite terror risk
Pope Francis will not be traveling in a bullet-proof vehicle during his visit to Egypt later this week despite the ongoing risk of terrorism.
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Catholic charity leads efforts in providing homes for Nepal quake victims
A Catholic charity is leading the efforts in rebuilding the homes that were destroyed by the huge earthquakes that struck Nepal in 2015.
Irish Citizens' Assembly recommends full repeal of law banning abortions
The Citizens' Assembly has voted to recommend a full repeal of Ireland's Eight Amendment, which gives equal rights to the mother and the unborn.
Harvard University issues fact sheet claiming gender can change daily
The Harvard University office of BGLTQ Student Life has issued a school-sponsored guide claiming that gender can "change from day to day" and saying otherwise is a form of "violence."
Pope draws criticism from Jews for comparing refugee centers to concentration camps
A Jewish organization has criticized Pope Francis for his remarks comparing European refugee holding centers to concentration camps.
Armed Muslim who crashed private Christian conference charged as a terrorist
The Muslim man who brandished his guns on social media after he was ejected from a Christian conference has been arrested on charges of terrorism threats.
Turkish IMDB users try to flood 'The Promise' with negative reviews
Turkish users of movie ratings site IMDB have reportedly attempted to flood the Armenian genocide film "The Promise" with bad reviews even before it was released.
Catholic church seeks ban on Croatian play depicting Jesus 'raping' Muslim woman
The Catholic Church in Croatia is calling for a ban on a controversial theater play that depicts Jesus Christ raping a Muslim woman, saying it "offends God, man and nation."
New study suggests that unborn babies may be capable of feeling pain in the first trimester
A new study has revealed that the nervous system of embryos and fetuses develops much earlier than previously thought, which could indicate that unborn babies may be capable of feeling pain as early as the first trimester.
Pro-life MPs call for reform in UK's abortion law in light of new statistics on premature births
Pro-life MPs are calling for a reform in UK's abortion law as new statistics reveal that more babies in England and Wales are surviving premature births at 23 weeks than in the past.
New report highlights most effective ways to respond to Christian persecution
Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have released a new report detailing the extent of Christian persecution around the world and the effective strategies believers employ to combat against violations of their religious freedom.
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Churchgoers Average Just 51 on Biblical Literacy Quiz, Lifeway Research Finds
Nearly two-thirds of churchgoers failed a test measuring their knowledge of the Bible, highlighting widespread gaps in biblical literacy, according to a report published Tuesday by Lifeway Research. The assessment used a traditional grading system ranging from A (90 and above) to F (below 60). The average score was 51, with 65% receiving an F, 9% a D, 9% a C, 8% a B and 9% an A.
James Talarico Draws on David and Jesus in Texas Senate Victory Speech
Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico drew comparisons between himself and the biblical figures of David and Jesus in a victory speech Tuesday after defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's U.S. Senate election. “I'm reminded of that story from Scripture of a shepherd boy who goes up against a giant,” Talarico told supporters in Austin shortly before midnight.
WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Opens Up About Faith, Says ‘Revival Is Happening’
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.
68% of US Teens Would Turn to Jesus for Identity Advice, but Parents Rank Higher
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.
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.