Religion

Iran 2 days ago

Iran allegedly airs 97 'coercive confessions' amid record-breaking North Korea-style internet blackout

The Iranian regime aired alleged forced confessions from handcuffed protesters during a record-breaking internet blackout lasting over 144 hours.

World Religions Christianity 2 days ago

Nigeria named epicenter of global killings of Christians over faith in 2025, report says

Christians killed in Nigeria reaches alarming levels as Open Doors reports 3,490 of 4,849 Christians murdered worldwide for their faith occurred in Nigeria.

World 2 days ago

Watchdog highlights nations where Christians face persecution around the globe

Open Doors' World Watch List 2026 discusses Christian persecution in nations around the globe, including North Korea, Somalia, Yemen, Sudan and others.

Iran 3 days ago

Iran regime opened fire with live ammunition on protesters, doctor says: ‘Shoot-to-kill’

Iranian protests that began Dec. 28 saw security forces shift to live ammunition by Jan. 8, with over 3,000 deaths estimated nationwide.

Middle East 3 days ago

Iranian student shot in head at close range amid protests, body buried along roadside

Iranian student Rubina Aminian was shot in the head at close range, joining thousands allegedly killed by government forces, according to Iran Human Rights, a Norway-based group.

Media 4 days ago

Pope denounces abortion, warns against surrogacy as exploitation of mothers and children

Pope Leo XIV denounces abortion and surrogacy as violations of human dignity in address to diplomatic corps, calling these practices exploitative.

Media 4 days ago

Pope Leo XIV calls out jihadist violence, warns ‘Orwellian-style’ ideology is eroding free speech in the West

Pope Leo XIV warns woke ideology is undermining free speech in the West, calling out "Orwellian-style language" that excludes non-conforming voices.

Iran 5 days ago

Iran’s ‘distinctive’ drone deployment sees death toll soar amid violent protests

Iran allegedly deploys drones amid nationwide protests as Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 544 confirmed deaths and over 10,000 arrests.

Opinion 5 days ago

DR MARC SIEGEL: Medical miracle or modern science? Both can be signs of God at work

Modern medical breakthroughs save lives in ways that feel miraculous, showing how faith and science can work together as instruments of healing and hope.

Iran 6 days ago

Iran flips ‘kill switch’ to hide alleged crimes as death toll rises amid protests

Iran protests spread to 180 cities as authorities allegedly use lethal force against demonstrators, with human rights activists in Iran reporting 65 killed and 2,300 arrested.