Martin Scorsese meets with Pope Francis after the screening of 'Silence' in Rome
Oscar award-winning director Martin Scorsese was granted an audience with the Pope after the screening of his new film, "Silence," in Rome.
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New Texas law requires proper burial for aborted babies
The State of Texas has issued a new regulation that would require abortion facilities and hospitals to cremate or bury the remains of aborted babies.
Muslim radicals raze Coptic Christian village in Egypt
Muslim radicals attacked a Coptic Christian village in Upper Egypt last week over rumors that a community center and a meeting hall is being converted into a church.
Congress removes religious liberty provision in defense bill
Congress has removed a provision, which seeks to protect religious organizations from discrimination in their contracts with the Defense Department, from the 2017 defense authorization bill last Wednesday.
Christian kids experience bullying from Muslim refugees in Germany, says priest
Young Christian refugees in the German city of Leipzig are experiencing bullying their Muslim counterparts, according to a local Catholic priest who works with underage migrants.
Pakistan province approves bill prohibiting forced conversions
Pakistan's Sindh province has passed a law against forced conversions last week following complaints from religious minorities that Muslims are forcibly converting people to Islam.
Camden Council approves vicar's proposal to serve alcohol in church
The Camden Council has approved a vicar's proposal to serve alcohol and turn the town's 19th-century church into a music venue.
ISIS claims Ohio State University assailant as its 'soldier'
The Islamic State claimed that the man who carried out the attack at the Ohio State University (OSU) on Tuesday was one of its "soldiers."
300,000 pro-lifers sign petition to keep abortion illegal in Northern Ireland
Democratic Unionist Jim Wells presented 300,000 signatures on a petition opposing the legalization of abortion to the Speaker of the Assembly in Northern Ireland on Monday.
Norway fines Catholic church for inflating membership to receive government funding
The Norwegian Catholic church has been fined for magnifying the number of its members in order to receive more state funding.
Displaced Christians receive constant death threats from Muslims in European refugee camps
Christians who fled the violence in the Middle East say that they are facing death threats from Muslims in European refugee camps because of their faith.
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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.