Pope Francis Urges Global Aid to Victims of Nepal Quake; Death Toll Could Pass 10,000
Pope Francis has led thousands of people in prayer on Sunday for the victims of the earthquake in Nepal and asked for aid for the survivors.
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Pope Francis: 'Devaluation' of Marriage Will Affect Everyone, Especially Children
Pope Francis has urged people to protect the covenant marriage, warning at his general audience on Wednesday that the devaluation of marriage will affect everyone, most especially the children.
U.S. Navy Chaplain Censured for Praying 'in the Name of Jesus'
A Navy chaplain whose 19-year career is in danger of being ended because of his faith-based perspectives on marriage and human sexuality was told to desist from praying in the name of Jesus, according to a report.
Murder of Priest Near Rome: Police Still Clueless Nearly 2 Weeks After Finding Body
A priest who has been on retreat was found dead in the outskirts of Rome.
Orthodox Church Leader Laments Global Silence Over 2013 Abduction of 2 Bishops in Syria
A Greek Orthodox Church leader has bemoaned the global apathy shown toward the two missing Syrian bishops, one of whom is his brother.
Police Foil 'Imminent' Attack on Paris Churches, Make Arrest of Terror Suspect with Arsenal of Weapons
A man has been arrested by French authorities after he called for an ambulance, only to be found with weapons, ammunition, and evidence of plans to attack churches following orders from someone in Syria.
Cancer News Update 2015: Mammography Presents 'Small Benefit' Yet 'Some Risk' For Women
Women between 40 to 49 years of age should get screened for breast cancer through mammography if they have considered the risks and benefits, the United States Preventative Services Task Force clarified.
Vatican Calls on Buddhists and Christians to Stand Up Against Modern-Day Slavery
The Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue to Buddhists has encouraged Buddhists and Christians to work together to end modern slavery, maintaining that it is an affront to human dignity and basic rights.
Coptic Bishop Urges Forgiveness and Prayers for ISIS Murderers of Christians in Libya
Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom, has urged Christians to "forgive and pray" Islamic State militants who were behind the execution of Ethiopian Christians in Libya.
Pope Francis Calls on Christians to Stand with Jews in Condemning Anti-Semitism
Pope Francis has called on Christians to stand united with Jews to defend themselves against discrimination and persecution, in a meeting with a 30-member delegation from the Conference of European Rabbis on Monday at the Vatican.
Pope Francis Laments 'Continuing Martyrdom Cruelly Inflicted on Christians' Across the Globe
Pope Francis has condemned the killing of innocent Christians by members of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria after 30 Ethiopians were filmed while being shot and beheaded in Libya.
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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.