The share of U.S. adults who describe themselves as Christians has been declining for decades, but the U.S. Congress is about as Christian today as it was in the early 1960s, according to a new analysis by Pew Research Center. Indeed, among members of the new, 115th Congress, 91% describe themselves as Christians. This is … More US Congress More Christians than Ever
Iran ordered its scientists on Tuesday to start developing systems for nuclear-powered marine vessels in response to what it calls a U.S. violation of its landmark 2015 atomic deal with world powers. Nuclear experts said that President Hassan Rouhani’s move, if carried out, would probably require Iran to enrich uranium to a fissile purity above … More Iran to Nuclearize Subs After Claiming US “Violation” of Deal
A bishop worked secretly to save the lives of 226 members of his flock from the Islamic State group — by amassing millions of dollars from his community around the world to buy their freedom. The Assyrian Christians were seized from the Khabur River valley in northern Syria, among the last holdouts of a minority … More Bishop Raises Ransom Funds for Syrian Christians
US hostage Kayla Mueller was tortured, verbally abused, forced into slave labor for ISIS commanders in Syria and raped by the group’s top leader, but her fellow hostages say she never surrendered hope, she selflessly put the welfare of fellow captives above her own and she even stood up to executioner “Jihadi John” to defend … More ISIS Hostage Kayle Mueller’s Shining Christian Faith
A prominent human rights attorney has said that “reports that the White House will declare that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has committed genocide against Iraqi Yazidis, but not against Christians, are of grave concern”. JJ Daniels has called the President’s decision not to name Christian victims as well “a strategic mistake”. … More White House Won’t Name Genocide of Christians
Three more mass graves have been discovered in the Iraqi town of Sinjar containing between 80 to 100 bodies, officials said on Sunday. According to the head of security in Sinjar, Qasim Simo, two graves were found to the east of the town and one within Sinjar itself. Associated Press reported that it is expected … More Mass Graves of Yazidi Genocide Victims Found in Iraq
Pope Francis wrapped up his six-day trip to Africa in the war-torn Central Africa Republic on Monday by warning that religious conflicts are spawning civil war, terrorism and suffering throughout the continent. “Together we must say no to hatred, to revenge and to violence, especially violence perpetrated in the name of a religion or of … More Pope Francis Visits Central African Republic
