Hazel Torres
Leaders of 3 major Christian churches meet refugees on Greek isle, warn Europe: You face God's judgment for your action
The leaders of three major Christian churchesâPope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Ieronymos IIâunited in a dramatic show of Christian unity, meeting on Saturday on the small Greek island of Lesbos to see for themselves the plight of hundreds of thousands of mostly Syrian refugees stranded there.
'The Trump Effect': U.S. presidential campaign spurring fears, racial tensions in American schools, survey shows
This year's U.S. presidential campaignâparticularly on the Republican side where Donald Trump is continuing to stir emotionsâis having a strong impact in America's classrooms, according to a new survey.
'Proof of life' video of abducted Nigerian girls renews global outrage over 2014 Boko Haram atrocity, CNN says
The Cable News Network (CNN) has announced that it has exclusively obtained a "proof of life" video of the more than 200 girls kidnapped in Chibok, Nigeria by the Islamic militant group Boko Haram in 2014.
Church leaders ask Pope Francis to write encyclical on nonviolence in line with Jesus' teachings
A first-of-its kind gathering of Catholic leaders called on Pope Francis to consider writing an encyclical letter, or some other "major teaching document," reorienting the church's teachings on violence after they issued a blunt rejection of the Catholic church's long-held teachings on just war theory.
Muhammad descendant sees vision of Jesus 3 times â the last one saves him after getting stabbed by Muslim extremist
A devout Muslim whose family has direct ties to the prophet Muhammad saw a vision of Jesus Christ on three occasions, leading him to turn his back on Islam and follow the one true God, even if this means being labelled an "infidel" and marked for death by Muslim radicals.
Oldest African-American church in Indiana capital sold to hotel developer after failing to collect donations for repairs
For lack of financial support, a 147-year-old African-American churchâthe oldest such church in Indianapolis, the capital of the U.S. state of Indianaâis closing its doors. It will be taken over by a company that will redevelop the church and its adjoining parking lot into two hotels.
More Catholic writers express concern and puzzlement over Pope Francis' exhortation on marriage and family
More respected Catholic thinkers and writers have come out with "thoughtful critiques" of Pope Francis' lengthy treatise on marriage and the family, called "Amoris Laetitia" or "Joy of Love," issued on Friday.
Pray for people of Mindanao, Christians urged as ISIS admits role in continuing clashes; death toll at 43
Christians worldwide are being asked to pray for the people of Mindanao in southern Philippines amid the ongoing military campaign to flush out a large group of Muslim militants with suspected links to the Islamic State (ISIS).
For this crippled old man, 'no reason to live on this earth' â until he finds Jesus on the road via OM missionaries
An old man walking on crutches, looking for food to sustain him even for a day, with no one left in his family to care for him, finally met Jesus on the roadâand his life was transformed.
Pope Francis tells critics of his 'The Joy of Love' treatise on marriage and the family: 'Open your hearts to God's truth'
Pope Francis acknowledged the backlash from the release of his landmark treatise on marriage and the family last week, telling the critics that emphasis should be placed more on the intent of the apostolic exhortation rather than the letter of the law.
Why focus on sin and repentance when God is a God of mercy and grace? F. Dean Hackett answers
Some people, especially the young, are still confused on why people had to confess their sins and repent when the Bible speaks of a loving God who always forgives them when they do wrong.
Gospel lessons finally bear fruit: Christian missionaries in Mideast rewarded for their patience
Being patient is sometimes easier said than done. Even Christian missionaries whose calling requires the utmost patience in convincing non-Christians to accept Christ sometimes feel let down when their expectations are not met.
Pope Francis asks: When you give to the poor, do you look at them in the eyes?
In giving alms to the poor, do you look at them in the eyes? This question was raised by Pope Francis during his address to the monthly Jubilee of Mercy general audience at the Vatican on Saturday, the Catholic News Agency reports.
U.S. public education system seeking to replace Christianity with humanism in schools, says expert
Christianity is eroding in America and the nation's public education system is largely to blame, according to the co-author of the book "Crimes of the Educators."
Christians gather in D.C., L.A. in 'solemn assembly' of unity to pray for America to return to God
Leading Christian leaders and pastors gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. and in Los Angeles City on Saturday to lead Christians in praying for unity to heal their divided nation and for America to return to God.
Christian girl from Pakistan keeps faith in Jesus despite hellish experience under ISIS captivity
Were if not for her strong and steadfast faith in Jesus Christ, this 15-year-old Christian girl from Pakistan says she would not be alive today to describe the hellish experience she underwent as a captive of the Islamic State (ISIS).