Pope Francis Under Fire for 'Mexicanization' Comment
The Vatican is receiving criticism from Mexico after Pope Francis recently referenced the \"Mexicanization\" of Argentina due to drug trafficking.
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Iran Military Stages Attack of Mock U.S. Aircraft Carrier
Iran\'s military staged mock attacks of a U.S. aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, suggesting that such attacks would be held in a war situation. The U.S. has downplayed the drill, saying the American military is fully capable of defending itself.
Islamic State Kidnaps At Least 70 Christians in Syria, Watchdog Groups Report
Syrian watchdog groups have reported that at 70 to 90 Assyrian Christians were kidnapped by the Islamic State near the small Syrian village of Tal Tamr recently.
France Sends Aircraft Carrier to Persian Gulf Against Islamic State
French officials announced Monday that they have placed an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf this week as part of the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State terrorist group.
Ben Seewald Says Tim Tebow Would Be 'Great Addition' to Duggar Family
Rumors continue to circulate about a possible courtship between Jana Duggar and Tim Tebow as a Duggar family member recently suggested he would love the former NFL quarterback to be a part of their family.
Father of American Hostage Kayla Mueller Criticizes U.S. Foreign Policy
The father of recently deceased American aid worker and hostage Kayla Mueller has spoken out in criticism of U.S. foreign policy with terrorists.
Mall of America on High Alert Following Terrorist Threat
The Somalia-based terrorist group al-Shabaab has reportedly released a video threatening to attack major malls in the U.S., U.K. and Canada.
Adrian Peterson 'Uneasy' About Return to Minnesota Vikings
NFL running back Adrian Peterson has announced that he is reportedly \"uneasy\" about his return to the Minnesota Vikings.
Wash. Judge Rules Florist Broke Law By Denying Gay Couple Flowers
A judge ruled this week that a Washington florist who refused to provide flowers for a same-sex marriage ceremony violated the state\'s anti-discrimination laws.
Report: Islamic State Losing Power Due to Local Enemies
Recent reports indicate the Islamic State terrorist organization is struggling for power in the Middle East as it continues to try to gain control of larger swaths of territory.
Lolo Jones Bashes '50 Shades of Grey,' Says 'God Didn't Create Sex For That Purpose'
Olympian Lolo Jones recently took to Twitter to voice her opposition to the newly-released \"50 Shades of Grey\" movie, saying \"God didn\'t create sex for that purpose.\"
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2819 Church Draws 80,000 to AT&T Stadium for Prayer and Worship
Nearly 80,000 people gathered with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell and 2819 Church at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday for a large-scale evening of prayer and worship. Ed Newton, senior pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, attended the event, known as “ACCESS — That Powerful Hour of Prayer.” Free tickets for the gathering were claimed within eight hours.
Court Poised to Dismiss South Carolina UMC Lawsuits Against Nearly 70 Churches
A South Carolina judge is preparing to dismiss lawsuits filed by the United Methodist Church’s South Carolina Conference against nearly 70 congregations seeking to leave the denomination while retaining their properties. The conference said Tuesday that Circuit Court Judge Brian M. Gibbons had informed the parties that he intends to dismiss the cases.
THINQ Summit Speakers Debate Islam’s Compatibility With Western Values and Christian-Muslim Relations
A Christian pastor who has spent years building relationships with Muslims and a historian who has studied Islamic history and doctrine debated whether Islam’s theological and political teachings allow the religion to coexist with Western society. Roberts said he once feared things like Sharia, or Islamic law, but realized the U.S. Constitution wouldn’t allow it.
Christian Teacher Sues School After Being Fired Over Pro-Life Answer
A Christian teacher with 28 years of experience has filed a discrimination claim against a school in northeast England after being dismissed following a pro-life response to a student’s question about abortion. Anita Meston, 63, is suing Biddick Academy, a state-funded secondary school in Washington, Sunderland, according to ADF International, which is supporting her case.
Pastor Faces ‘Unlawful Entry’ Charge After Prayer Protest Outside Chinese Embassy in D.C.
A Christian pastor is facing a criminal charge after refusing to leave a sidewalk outside the Chinese Embassy in Washington while protesting China’s treatment of religious minorities. The Rev. Patrick Mahoney, leader of the Christian Defense Coalition, said in a Sept. 28 Facebook post that he was “arrested by the United States Secret Service for peacefully praying on a public sidewalk in front of the Chinese Embassy.”