Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday: Free Yourself ‘from the dictatorship of full schedules’
“This,” the pope said, “is the favorable time to be converted, to stop looking at ourselves and to start looking into ourselves.”
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China and Russia Continue to Strengthen Partnership
The Kremlin hosted top Chinese officials for talks on Wednesday as the countries bolster ties. Senior Chinese foreign policy official Wang Yi said Moscow and Beijing share the goal of countering perce...
Christians’ Sunday Worship Broken Up in Indonesia - Morningstar News
A local village official in Indonesia stopped a church service on Sunday (Feb. 19) in what became a mob intrusion, sources said.
Putin Claims West Trying to Destroy the Family Institution by Normalizing Gay Marriage, 'pedophilia''
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a stark warning over what he called religious attacks from Western culture Tuesday as he suspended a landmark nuclear arms treaty and threatened to move ...
Priest Accused of Blasphemy Freed from Prison after Paying 'exorbitant' Bail
A Catholic who spent more than three years in jail on a baseless blasphemy charge had to pay an exorbitant amount of bail for release this month, just one example of gross injustices against him and other Christians, his attorney said.
At Least 10 Palestinians Killed in IDF Raid against Nablus Terrorists
At least ten Palestinians are dead and scores injured, according to Palestinian sources, after a rare daytime raid against a terrorist stronghold in the city of Nablus (biblical Shechem). Heavy gunfire broke out between Israel's security forces and Palestinian gunmen after Israel raided a covert apartment where three wanted terrorists were hiding. The suspects were involved in the shooting attack that killed 21-year-old IDF soldier, First Sergeant Ido Baruch, in October of last year. They were members of the Lion’s Den terror group.
Kate Forbes Defends Right to Hold Christian Views on Marriage and Sexuality
Kate Forbes has been forced to defend her Christian views about homosexuality and same-sex marriage after launching her campaign to become next leader of the SNP.
Report: Netanyahu Holds Private Talks Regarding a Possible Strike on Iran's Nuclear Sites
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held five private discussions with defense officials in recent weeks concerning a possible Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, according to a report on Israel's Channel 12. The report comes as the Netanyahu government has publicly ramped up its warnings about the Tehran regime acquiring nuclear weapons. The prime minister has reportedly made the decision to accelerate preparations in Israel for a strike.
Southern Baptists caring for war-torn Ukrainians | Baptist Press
In 2021 and early 2022, International Mission Board missionaries serving in Ukraine heard rumors of war, which led to an overland evacuation. Looking today in the rearview mirror, they realize they couldn’t have guessed the trauma about to mushroom from the east. Less than one month after the missionaries’ exodus,…
Kate Forbes, Evangelical Christian mom in race to replace Sturgeon, defends faith against 'illiberal' critics
A 32-year-old Evangelical Christian is defending her faith from criticism as she seeks to become the next First Minister of Scotland
