Rachel Cruz

• New York church encourages members to carry firearms as pastor declares, 'We are not a gun-free zone'

  Pastor Ron Russell of the Lighthouse Mexico Church Of God said it's his responsibility to protect the members of his church.

• White House Bible study group bars women from leading sessions

  Every Wednesday night, a Bible study takes place at the White House with high-ranking government officials in attendance, such as Mike Pence (Vice President), Mike Pompeo (Secretary of State), Betsy DeVos (Education Secretary), Jeff Sessions (Attorney General) and Rick Perry (Energy Secretary). Ralph Drollinger serves as the pastor of the group, however, reports have claimed that the group disallows women from leading the Bible study sessions.

• Donald Trump proclaims 'Second Chance Month' for prisoners to 'reach God-given potential'

  President Donald Trump has proclaimed April as "Second Chance Month" for individuals with criminal and prison records to be given opportunities - a second chance - to become productive members of society.

• Recovering opioid addict testifies God is the answer

  A 33-year-old recovering opioid addict, who has been having substance abuse problems since he was 15 years old, has found salvation in God. Rex Fitzgerald, who is set to graduate from a recovery program in a few months, acknowledged that he would not have been able to turn his life around if he didn't let God into his life.

• Bishop calls for #MeToo type movement for unborn children to deter abortion

  A bishop from Rhode Island believes there should be a #MeToo movement for unborn children in order to deter abortion. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin shared his sentiments on social media and also called out Catholic political leaders to take seriously their obligation to do something about the problem of abortion across the world.

• Pope Paul VI, who had 2 miracle births confirmed, might become 'Patron Saint of Unborn Children'

  Pope Francis has recently signed a decree that would bring Pope Paul VI on the path to sainthood and his legacy for writing the encyclical "Humanae Vitae" (Of Human Life), which was published in 1968, could make him the "Patron Saint of Unborn Children."

• Kindergarteners should be banned from wearing hijabs & headscarves, say Austria lawmakers

  Lawmakers in Austria plan to establish a law that would ban young girls in kindergarten and elementary school from wearing headscarves, otherwise known as hijabs. Two right-wing parties expressed support for the move to prevent threats to its culture in the wake of the increasing number of Muslim refugees and asylum seekers in the country.

• Yoga is against Christian beliefs, says Indian Catholic church

  A Catholic church in South India is discouraging Christians from partaking in yoga. The Syro Malabar Church, located in Kerala at the Malabar Coast, has released a doctrine that states yoga does not ascribe to the teachings of the church.

• Tennessee could change state constitution to declare God as only source of liberty

  Tennessee might soon change its state constitution to declare that God is the only source of liberty. Republican Rep. Micah Van Huss sponsored the bill that the House approved in 2017, which Senators will vote on this week.

• 'Fixer Upper' finale: Chip and Joanna Gaines look forward to 'gift from God'

  Home renovation series "Fixer Upper" had its final run Thursday night on HGTV after five seasons, but hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines have a lot to look forward to in the next chapter of their lives.

• Retired military sergeant sues Air Force after he was removed mid-speech during ceremony after mentioning God

  A retired military sergeant is suing the Air Force after he was removed mid-way through his speech at a ceremony two years ago. Senior Master Sgt. Oscar Rodriguez claims he was pulled out because he mentioned God.

• Loved church elder & mom of 3 is murdered at home over Easter; Family, pastor pray for justice

  A beloved church elder, who was mom to three children, has been gunned down in her house in the early hours of Easter Sunday. Erica Farley went to bed that night expecting to be in her Detroit church in the morning, but a violent attack resulted in her death.