U.S. Airstrike Kills Islamic State Governor, Iraqi Official Claims
Iraqi officials are claiming that the Islamic State-appointed Governor of Mosul was killed in a recent U.S.-led airstrike, although the U.S. has yet to confirm the killing.
Pope Francis Implores God: 'Look Upon People Suffering From Brutal Persecution In Iraq, Syria'
In his Christmas Day message on Thursday, Pope Francis directly called on God to ease the suffering of Christians and other minorities in Iraq and Syria who are suffering from a "brutal persecution" by Islamic State insurgents.
Pope Francis Seeks To Uplift Spirit Of Suffering Christians In Middle East: 'God Has Come To Save Us!'
In one of his Christmas Day messages, Pope Francis sought to uplift the spirit of Christians in the Middle East who are enduring the ravages of war, saying the birth of Jesus gives them the "ultimate consolation – God has come in the flesh to save us!"
North Korea's Internet Goes Dark Days After Sony Cyber Attack
North Korea is reportedly experiencing disruptions in its internet service days after the FBI announced that the Asian country was behind a recent cyber-attack on Sony Pictures.
Pope Francis Slams Vatican Officials, Saying They're Sick With Power And Greed
Pope Francis rocked the Vatican on Monday with a stunning criticism of the priests, bishops and cardinals who run the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church – called Curia – during their annual Christmas meeting.
Pope Names New Camerlengo, Hints At His Own Mortality Ahead Of Visit To Philippines
Pope Francis has appointed a new Camerlengo or chamberlain, the Roman Catholic Church official who will be charged with acting as the head of state of Vatican City upon his death or resignation. The 78-year-old Pope made the appointment even as he hinted anew that his leadership of the Catholic Church may not be for long ahead of his visit to the Philippines and Sri Lanka next month.
Report: Islamic State Selling Christian Artifacts For Profit
The Islamic State is reportedly selling Christian artifacts looted from churches in Iraq and Syria for profit.
China Arrests Christian Aid Worker In North Korea Border Town
Chinese authorities reportedly arrested a Korean American Christian aid worker near the country\'s border with North Korea this week.
Boko Haram Kidnaps 100 Women, Children From Nigerian Village, Witnesses Claim
Witnesses in the northeastern region of Nigeria are claiming that the Boko Haram terrorist group recently stormed a village and kidnapped over 100 locals, mainly women and children.
U.S. Official Confirms 3 Top Islamic State Leaders Killed In Airstrike
The U.S. announced Thursday that multiple top leaders of the Islamic State terrorist group were reportedly killed in a recent airstrike in Iraq.
Pope Francis Had Integral Role In U.S.-Cuba Policy Change
Pope Francis reportedly played a key role in President Barack Obama\'s recent decision to re-open relations with Cuba following decades of enmity.
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Gunmen suspected to be Islamic Fulani herdsmen barged into a Catholic Church in southwestern Nigeria, opened fire and detonated explosives while the congregation was celebrating Mass on Pentecost Sunday, killing at least 50 worshipers, including women and children. It's feared that some Christians were also abducted after the attack.
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