Ole Miss Removes State Flag From Campus Due to Confederate Emblem
The University of Mississippi announced this week that it will be removing the state flag from its main campus because the flag carries the emblem of the Confederacy.
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Thousands Evacuate as Mexico Braces for Massive Hurricane
Thousands of residents and tourists evacuated areas of Mexico's coast this week after it was predicted that a Category 5 hurricane would be striking the region in the coming days.
Ben Carson Says 'Power of God' Inspired 2016 Presidential Run
2016 presidential hopeful Ben Carson, an outspoken evangelical Christian, has suggested the \"power of God\" has inspired him to pursue the U.S. presidency.
First U.S. Serviceman Killed in Ground Combat With Islamic State, Officials Say
U.S. officials announced this week that an American serviceman was killed in the recent raiding of an Islamic State stronghold in northern Iraq.
Two Dead, Two Injured After Suspect Carries Out Sword Attack at Swedish School
Two are dead and two injured after a masked man stormed a Swedish school on Thursday, attacking teachers and students with a sword.
Leader of Mormon Church Suggests Public Officials Should Not Allow Religion to Interfere with Job
A leader of the Mormon church has recently spoken out regarding the religious beliefs of those elected to public office, suggesting that county clerks like Kim Davis obey the rules of her government position over their religious beliefs.
N.Y. Teen Describes Church Beating That Killed Brother
The New York teen who was recently brutally beaten by his parents and other members of his church has now spoken out in court regarding the bizarre "counseling session" that killed his brother.
Vatican Denies Pope Francis Brain Tumor Report
The Vatican denied a report this week that suggested Pope Francis is suffering from a brain tumor.
Former Redskins Running Back Says Head Coach's Christian Beliefs 'Split the Locker Room'
A former player for the Washington Redskins NFL team said in a recent interview that the team\'s head coach reportedly \"split the locker room" by being outspoken about his Christian religious beliefs.
Canada Announces Withdrawal of Fighter Jets from Syria, Iraq
Canadian officials announced this week that they will be withdrawing their fighter jets from the U.S.-led airstrike coalition against the Islamic State.
Texas Clock-Making Teen Ahmed Mohamed Visits White House
The Texas teen who was suspended from his school earlier this year for bringing a homemade clock to campus will visit the White House this week.
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Iran Faces UN Scrutiny Over Confiscation of Historic Protestant Church
Two United Nations experts have called on Iran to explain the confiscation of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Tehran and the eviction of Christian families from the property. Reports emerged in July that Iranian authorities had seized the church, described as the country’s oldest Protestant congregation, and removed Christian residents living on the site.
Trump Highlights Global Christian Persecution at UN, Warns Iran of “Annihilation” Without Deal
President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to draw attention to the persecution of Christians worldwide, criticizing the U.N. Human Rights Council for giving the issue little attention while condemning some of the world’s most repressive governments. “Christians are being persecuted all over the world; it's not even believable. I never thought I'd say it, but it's been happening for a long time.”
Baptist pastor, other Christians killed in attacks in Plateau state, Nigeria
Fulani militia attacks in one county in Plateau state, Nigeria over the weekend killed at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and a church employee on their way to church services on Sunday (Sept. 20), sources said.
Hidden garden found beneath Jerusalem church matches gospel account of Jesus’ tomb
Excavations beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have revealed an ancient garden and burial landscape that archaeologists say is consistent with the description of Jesus’ burial site in the Gospel of John.
Lambeth Palace Revokes Award to Muslim Cleric After Bin Laden Comments Resurface
The Church of England has withdrawn an interfaith award from a Pakistani Muslim cleric after past comments praising Osama bin Laden resurfaced. Lambeth Palace announced Thursday that it had rescinded the Hubert Walter Award for Reconciliation and Interfaith Cooperation presented to Maulana Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on Sept. 11.