Islamic State Destroys Ancient Tombs in Palmyra
Recent satellite images of Syria indicate that the Islamic State terror group has destroyed ancient tower tombs in the city of Palmyra.
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Attorney for Kim Davis Says Gay Marriage Licenses Issued Friday Are Void
The attorney for jailed Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis has said that the marriage licenses issued to gay couples on Friday have no validity because they were not approved by Davis.
Okla. Attorney General Argues For Ten Commandments Monument at Capitol Building
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has argued that a Ten Commandments monument remain on Capitol grounds despite a recent Supreme Court ruling demanding its removal.
WHO Announces Liberia Ebola-Free For Second Time This Year
The World Health Organization announced this week that the African country of Liberia is Ebola-free for the second time this year.
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Commends Pope Francis Ahead of U.S. Visit
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has expressed his excitement for Pope Francis\' visit to the east coast city in the upcoming weeks.
Atheist Group Requests 'No God' Monument for Arkansas Capitol
An atheist group in Arkansas is requesting that a nonbeliever statue be erected at the state capitol grounds after lawmakers voted to approve a Ten Commandments statue.
Ky. Clerk Refusing Same-Sex Marriage Licenses Faces Criticism for Being Married 4 Times
A Kentucky clerk who has refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses has been of accused of hypocrisy after it was revealed that she has been married four times.
Tim Tebow, Matt Barkley Vie For Quarterback Position with Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly is approaching his decision as to whether to select Tebow or Matt Barkley for the third string quarterback position on the NFL team.
Pope Francis Says Priests May Forgive Abortions in Honor of Church's 'Mercy' Year
Pope Francis announced in a recent letter that all Catholic priests will be able to forgive women who have had abortions during the upcoming \"Jubilee\" year in the Catholic Church.
Ky. High School Restarts Football Game Prayer Tradition Despite Atheist Complaints
A Kentucky school district has renewed its long-standing tradition of saying prayer before its high school football games despite demands from an atheist group.
Ohio Police Chief Refuses to Apologize for Confederate Flag Shirt
An Ohio police chief is refusing to apologize after a photo surfaced of him wearing a Confederate flag vest while on vacation in South Dakota.
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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.