The pastoral visit of a reigning pope is a cause for spiritual joy and celebration in the Philippines, the only Catholic nation in Asia. Steeped in religiosity, Filipinos see the first visit of Pope Francis on Jan. 15-19, 2015 as a source of great blessing.
The collapse of the ancient Mayan civilization in the Yucatan Peninsula continues to baffle the world's scientists and researchers. The Mayans, known for their sophisticated calendars and writing system, disappeared for unknown reasons. Thanks to the "Big Blue Hole," scientists are closer to unearthing the mystery of the lost civilization.
The AirAsia QZ 8501 was flying on an unauthorized schedule when it crashed, according to the Indonesian transport ministry, prompting it to suspend the airline's permission to fly the Surabaya-Singapore route.
Scientists have warned that climate change is causing the Himalayas to warm faster than the global average, making summiting Mt. Everest, the world's tallest mountain, increasingly dangerous and risky. Worst, it may soon be not climbable at all.
The Catholic world is awed by the simplicity, humility, and heart for the poor of His Holiness, Pope Francis.
Coming on the heels of the successful September 2013 release of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) 5, is the growing interest among captive fans on the launch of the next installment, the GTA 6, which is rumored to take place in 2017.
The World Health Organization has declared the 2014 Ebola Virus Disease (E.V.D.) outbreak as the deadliest Ebola epidemic in history, with the global death toll reaching nearly 8,000 as of last month.
The influenza (flu) season is upon the United States, with federal authorities declaring the disease a national epidemic following the death of 15 children in various hospitals. The fatalities were recorded in nine states.
Facing the biggest legal battle of her life, Amanda Knox may get the final decision on her murder case in March 2015 that could determine whether it is freedom or conviction.
Search and rescue teams are racing against time and weather to retrieve more bodies from the ill-fated AirAsia QZ8501 plane that crashed Sunday.
With the release of iPod Touch 6G having skipped 2014, the planned date for the much-talked, much-awaited debut of the sixth-generation Apple's iPod Touch model has now been set for March this year, along with the iWatch.
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.”
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.”
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.