Ohio Congressman Accused of Flip-Flopping on Abortion Stance
A democratic congressman from Ohio has recently announced that he has changed his position on abortion after visiting with women in his state.
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Obama, Top Officials Pay Respects to Deceased Saudi King
During his visit to Saudi Arabia this week, President Barack Obama reiterated the U.S.\'s alliance with the oil-rich Middle Eastern country, paying his respects to diseased King Abdullah.
Judge Delays Same-Sex Marriage In Alabama For 2 Weeks
A federal judge in Alabama recently put a two-week hold on same-sex marriages in the southern state after overturning the state ban on same-sex unions.
States of Emergency Declared in Northeast Ahead of 'Historic' Blizzard
States of emergency have been declared throughout the Northeast as the region braces itself for possibly historic snowfall as winter storm Iola makes downfall Monday night and into Tuesday.
Major Nor'easter Could Drop 'Historic' Snow in 48 Hours
A fierce Nor'easter storm currently approaching part of New Jersey to Maine is expected to dump over two feet of snow in the next 48 hours.
Season's First Major Winter Storm to Hit Northeast Over Weekend
The northeast is bracing for a massive winter storm that could leave feet of snow in parts of the Interstate 95 corridor that spans from Washington, D.C. up to Boston, Massachusetts.
Colo. Baker Faces Complaint Over Refusal to Write 'Anti-Gay' Words on Cake
A baker in Colorado is facing a potential discrimination complaint for refusing to print anti-gay messages on a cake.
Packers' Aaron Rodgers: 'God Doesn't Care About Football Games'
After Seattle Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson thanked God for his NFC win against the Greenbay Packers, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has spoken out saying he doesn\'t think God cares about football games.
Franklin Graham Says Father Billy Graham's 'Mind is Clear'
Evangelist Franklin Graham has provided an update on the health of his ailing father, the Revered Billy Graham, saying the 96-year-old religious leader maintains a clear mind during his physical weakness.
Pope Francis Says Catholics Must Practice 'Responsible Parenthood'
Pope Francis has spoken out on the use of birth control in the Phillipines, saying that Catholics must avoid the controversial drug while still practicing "responsible parenthood" and natural family planning methods.
French Poll Finds Slim Majority Supports Free Speech Over Religious Sensitivity
A recent poll taken in France indicates a slim majority of French citizens believe newspapers should be able to publish cartoons that are offensive to religion.
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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.