“We are facing an evil against which the whole of the world should unite.” David Cameron, Prime Minister of Great Britain, speaking about the Islamic State to the UN General Assembly, September 25, 2014. https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-speech-at-the-un-general-assembly-2014

The City of Lake Worth, Florida has taken the position that all churches must have a “business license” to conduct worship. City employees were even sent undercover like spies, to attend services to get video and other evidence for use…

When you reach for a soda, do you ever stop to think about what sort of an effect it could have on your long-term health? Sodas and other sugary drinks—such as sports and energy drinks, fruity drinks with less than…

“Defending and promoting the human rights of LGBT persons is at the core of our commitment to advancing human rights globally — the heart and conscience of our diplomacy.” U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, announcing the first-ever US Special…

In the aftermath of the recent Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris, France has disclosed plans to establish a “dialogue forum,” which would engage “leading associations, intellectuals and other notable figures from the Muslim community into regular talks with the government.”…

“[T]here are individuals that have been in communication with groups like [ISIS] who have a desire to conduct an attack.” Michael Steinback, head of the FBI’s counter-terrorism division on whether ISIS is planning attacks in the United States. http://www.wnd.com/2015/02/intel-isis-planning-attacks-on-u-s-soil/

The United States is reaching out to Rome again, seeking the pope’s help on climate change. After relying on Pope Francis to help broker the diplomatic deal between the U.S. and Cuba, the Obama administration sent Regina McCarthy, head of…

“Pope Francis inspired a new generation of people, regardless of their religious affiliation, to be instruments of peace.” Nancy Pelosi, on news that Pope Francis would address a join session of the U.S. Congress. http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/185070/what-others-say-perhaps-pope-francis-can-heal-a-divided-america/

Believe it or not, at a recent scientific conference scientists have said it is time to attempt contact with intelligent life in outer space. And they are working on what message to send to outer space aliens to let them…

“The family isn’t just a Catholic concern,” said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for the Family, announcing that a delegation of Iranian women including the Iranian Vice-president for Women and Family affairs, Shahindokht Molaverdi would attend…

“I know hedge fund managers who are buying airstrips in places like New Zealand because they think they need a getaway,” said Robert Johnson at the Davos Economic Forum. Johnson believes that wealthy people are fearful of the civil unrest…

“Certainly this pope has an ability to bring people together, which can also influence governments.” Shahindokht Molaverdi, Iranian Vice-president for Women and Family affairs on her upcoming visit to Philadelphia with other Iranian Woman for the Roman Catholic World Meeting…