Pope Francis Decries Recent Islamic State Beheading of Egyptian Christians
Pope Francis has denounced the recent beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians in Libya at the hands of the Islamic State terror group.
Danish Prime Minister Vows Solidarity After Copenhagen Attack
Denmark's prime minister has vowed solidarity among her nation following a deadly weekend shooting that left two dead and appears to be religiously-motivated.
Kayla Mueller's Syrian Boyfriend: 'I Came Back to Save Her'
The Syrian boyfriend of deceased American hostage Kayka Mueller has recalled his relationship with the aid worker before her recent death while being held by the Islamic State.
Egypt Airstrikes Islamic State in Libya After Beheading Video
Egypt\'s government announced this week that it has bombed the Islamic State after the terrorist group released a video purportedly showing the beheading of Egyptian Christians, also known as Copts.
Egypt, Libya Launch Joint Airstrikes on ISIS Following Beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians
Egypt unleashed its fury on Islamic State militants, sending its warplanes to bomb ISIS targets inside Libya on Monday, a day after the terrorist group released a video showed the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians there.
Synagogue Attacks in Copenhagen News: Police Kill Suspect In Deadly Cafe, Synagogue Slayings
Danish police on Sunday shot and killed a man suspected of killing two people and wounding five police officers in a cafe and synagogue in Copenhagen in attacks reminiscent of the ones staged in Paris last month, including the attack on the French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, authorities said.
Ebola Virus Outbreak News 2015: Ebola Still Alive in Body of Victim a Week After Death
Ebola can be contracted from bodies of the deceased infected with the virus for up to a week after their death, a study by the National Institutes of Health has revealed.
Boyfriend Tried to Save American Hostage Kayla Mueller, Official Says
Reports from the death investigation of American hostage Kayla Mueller indicate the hostage\'s boyfriend reportedly tried to rescue her from Islamic State captivity.
Suicide Bomber Attack Foiled At U.S. Airbase In Iraq
Multiple witness reports indicate members of the Islamic State terrorist group were advancing on a U.S. military base holding U.S. servicemen in Iraq before they were stopped by guards.
Taliban Attack Leaves 19 Dead At Mosque In Peshawar
The Pakistani Taliban attacked at Shia mosque in Peshawar this week, killing 19 in the latest string of attacks by the terrorist group.
Pope Francis: Couples Who Choose Not to Have Children 'Selfish'
Pope Francis spoke out this week regarding the Catholic doctrine on pro-creation, saying that it is \"selfish\" for couples to choose not to have children.
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CCP Detains Pastors at Beijing Church as House Church Crackdown Expands
Chinese authorities have detained multiple pastors and church workers from Beijing Jiaquan Church, an independent house church that has operated in the capital for more than two decades. ChinaAid founder and President Bob Fu said his organization is “urgently concerned for the safety, health and legal rights of every Jiaquan pastor and church co-worker who has been taken away.”
Muslim Residents Oppose Approved Church Project in Indonesia Over Permit Discrepancy
A planned church in East Java Province in Indonesia is facing renewed opposition from Muslim residents who argue that an address discrepancy in permit documents should halt construction. Residents in the Dukuh Kukun area of Babat Jerawat Urban Village, Pakal District, Surabaya, say the address listed on the official permit does not match the church site in the CitraLand housing complex.
Federal Judge Allows Bid for First Religious Charter School in U.S. to Proceed in Oklahoma
National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School may continue pursuing plans to become the nation’s first religious charter school while its legal challenge to an Oklahoma law moves forward, a federal judge ruled. According to Baptist Press, the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is challenging provisions of the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act that bar religious organizations from operating publicly funded charter schools because of their religious character.
Joe Biden Receives Planned Parenthood Award, Urges Supporters “Not to Give Up”
Former President Joe Biden received an award from Planned Parenthood of Delaware on Thursday and used his remarks to defend his abortion-rights record while encouraging supporters to continue their efforts. Biden spoke at Planned Parenthood of Delaware’s 22nd Annual Chocolate & Champagne Gala in Claymont, where former first lady Jill Biden presented him with the Sonia Schorr Sloan Service Award.
Senators Press Trump to Confront Xi Over Detained Pastors, Religious Minorities
A bipartisan group of 10 U.S. senators called on President Donald Trump to raise China’s persecution of Christian pastors and other religious minorities during his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington this week. Led by Sens. Ted Budd, R-N.C., and Tim Kaine, D-Va., the lawmakers thanked Trump for diplomatic pressure they said helped secure the July 3 release of Beijing Zion Church founder Ezra Jin after 266 days in detention.