International
In the Arab world, some Muslim clerics believe that the Day of Judgement is approaching...
Hesham Shehab: Coronavirus, the End Times, and the Advent of the Shiite Messiah
The world’s governments are taking measures to contain the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, and fears are increasing about it, and the world is moving towards more isolation, by closing borders andRead More
“This attack on me is an attack on religious freedom and freedom of speech,” Graham told Religion News Service...
Franklin Graham vows UK tour will go on, after all planned venues back out
by: Yonat Shimron Feb. 6, 2020 (RNS) — Franklin Graham said he will seek out alternative venues for a United Kingdom tour this spring after all eight venues reneged onRead More
Most Americans (69%) know the Holocaust took place roughly between 1930 and 1950.
Poll: What do Americans know about the Holocaust? Some, not much
by: Yonat Shimron Jan. 22, 2020 (RNS) — A new poll suggests Americans know about the Holocaust, the genocidal campaign against European Jews, but they’re fuzzy on the details. MostRead More
Terrorists killed Lawan Andimi yesterday (Jan. 20), according to Today.NG...
Boko Haram kidnaps, kills pastor amid renewed attacks
by Diana ChandlerNortheast Nigeria, Jan. 21, 2020 (BP) — Boko Haram insurgents have killed a Nigerian pastor they kidnapped weeks ago, news media said Tuesday (Jan. 21), amid a resurgenceRead More
Nigeria remains the most violent country for Christians, Open Doors said.
Open Doors: Technology advancing Christian persecution
by Diana Chandler WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2020 (BP) — The use of technology is advancing and strengthening Christian persecution, Open Doors CEO David Curry said Wednesday (Jan. 15) in releasingRead More
Francis said that like the shepherds who ran to the manger to see Christ, faithful today have many failures and are “not saints.”
Do not lose hope, Pope Francis says at Christmas vigil: God loves you no matter what
by: Claire Giangravé VATICAN CITY, Dec. 24, 2019 (RNS) — Under the dome of Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis celebrated the Christmas vigil Mass on Tuesday (Dec. 24) byRead More
Pope Francis said the scene “is a genuine way of communicating the gospel..."
Pope Francis wants you to set up a Nativity scene to fight banal consumer Christmas
by: Claire Giangravé VATICAN CITY, Dec. 5, 2019 (RNS) — On Thursday (Dec. 5), the Vatican hosted a Christmas tree lighting ceremony ahead of the holidays, but it was theRead More
The use and possession of weapons should be made “immoral” under official Catholic teaching...
Pope says no more nukes —even possessing nuclear weapons is “immoral”
by: Emily Churchill ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE, Nov. 26, 2019 (RNS) — Pope Francis’ view on nuclear weapons can be summed up in a few simple words. Just say no.Read More