The Catholic Church's top exorcist is calling for all priests to be allowed to conduct the ritual after Pope Francis performed what many called an exorcism in St. Peter's Square on May 19. read more
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Persecution Greater Than Ever and 'Getting Worse' in Eritrea
Religious persecution in Eritrea is at its “highest level ever and getting worse,” an Eritrean Christian leader says. Open Doors estimates around 1,200 Christians are now incarcerated in the African nation. read more
Imprisoned Chinese Underground House Church Pastor Near Death
It's a life and death struggle for an imprisoned house church leader in China. Even though many witnesses later recanted their testimony, he remains in jail. read more
Muslim Persecution Against Christians Is 'Spreading, Intensifying,' Says Egyptian Copt
Jihadist persecution of Christians around the world is one of the biggest under-reported stories in media circles, says a Christian activist. read more
Despite Spiritual Warfare, Nearly 1,000 Find Jesus at Indonesian Revival
Despite spiritual warfare, the three-day Leading the Way revival attracted thousands of people to Istora Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, and approximately 1,000 came forward to accept Christ. read more
Legendary Canadian Abortion Campaigner Morgentaler Dies at 90
Henry Morgentaler, a Holocaust survivor who became one of Canada's leading abortion campaigners and spent time in jail for terminating pregnancies, died on Wednesday at the age of 90, activists said. read more
A Nuclear Middle East Could Spell 'Doomsday'
Scholars may disagree about the potential impact of messianic ideology on nuclear decisions, but the mere possibility that geopolitical conflicts could be viewed through a theological lens hardly adds rationality to the Middle East. read more
Russian Punk Band Member Taken to Hospital After Hunger Strike
A member of the Russian punk group Pussy Riot who went on hunger strike in jail last week after being barred from a parole hearing was hospitalized on Tuesday, the husband of another band member said. read more
Abandoned Chinese Baby Rescued From Toilet Pipe
Firefighters in eastern China have rescued an abandoned newborn baby boy lodged in a sewage pipe directly beneath a toilet commode, state television reported, in a case which has sparked anger on social media sites. read more
Is Pope Francis Endorsing Universalism?
Is Pope Francis endorsing heresy? Francis' comments are driving eye-catching headlines that make it appear everyone is bound for heaven—“even atheists!”—thanks to Jesus’ death on the cross. What did he really mean? read more
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