Pope Francis has been working very diligently to “win the favor” of the worldwide “evangelical” and Pentecostal leaders in what is called by some as the “fourth ecumenism.” The pope connects with charismatic leaders because he views this as the…

The Vatican signed a treaty with the “State of Palestine” on June 26. The treaty marks an official beginning to a de facto recognition of Palestine as a nation state. The Vatican has been treating the Palestinians as if it…

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter told Marc Lamont Hill of HuffPost Live that he believes that Jesus would approve of gay marriage. “I believe he would,” responded Carter to the question, Would Jesus approve gay marriage? “I believe Jesus would…

The West’s attempt to isolate Russia has resulted in the realignment of Russia and China. The two nations are closer than ever, having signed lucrative deals on currency, gas and oil, and other key trade arrangements. And they are planning…

The German Defense Minister, Ursula von der Leyen announced that Germany will invest billions of Euros in switching to the Medium Extended Air Defense System “MEADS,” an entirely European built system, from the “Patriot” air defense system produced by the…

Claiming that LGBT people are not yet free even after the U.S. Supreme Court decision on same-sex marriage, an article in The Nation, explained what should come next. Not surprisingly, “marriage equality” is not the main goal. Threats to the…

Pope Francis is really bold. Upon receiving Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Saturday, May 16 at the Vatican, he called him an “angel of peace.” He underscored it by giving him a medallion that he said represented the “angel of peace…

Children in Britain could be viewed as potential extremists if they say homosexuality is wrong or evil, said Britain’s education secretary Nicky Morgan. Government guidelines designed to detect possible radicalization and prevent Islamic terrorism could trigger teacher concerns if their…

In an article published on The Lord’s Day Alliance website, Merv Knox reviewed a speech given by Matthew Sleeth, the director of Blessed Earth, a non-profit that emphasizes stewardship of the earth. Sleeth advocated keeping Sunday as the Sabbath, at…

As the U.S. Justice Department considers filing federal hate crime charges, Dylann Roof, 21, faces nine counts of murder in a South Carolina state court, where he could be sentenced to death for the massacre. The nine people were attending…

Pope Francis visited the Waldensian Church in Turin and in a powerful, emotional moment, asked the Waldenses to forgive the Catholic Church for its historic and brutal persecution in the Middle Ages. Francis is the first pope ever to enter…

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper met with Pope Francis in private audience on June 11. They discussed ways of strengthening relations between Canada and the Holy See with a particular emphasis on working together to defend religious freedom around the…