Religion - Page 6

January 13

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.

January 13

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.

January 12

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.

January 11

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.

January 11

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.

January 10

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.

January 9

Johnson meets with Muslim man who confronted, disarmed Bondi Beach attacker

Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the Muslim hero who confronted and disarmed one of the antisemitic gunmen at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah event meets House Speaker Johnson.

January 8

Christian author confesses years-long extramarital affair, declaring he 'disqualified' himself from ministry

Christian author Philip Yancey admitted to participating in a years-long extramarital affair, asserting that he had "disqualified" himself from ministry.

January 8

Catholic conference shatters attendance records as 26,000 young people flock to faith event

Catholic conference SEEK 2026 breaks attendance records with over 26,000 young people across three cities, marking 24% growth and church vitality.

January 7

Standing up to antisemitic mobs shouldn’t land you in prison

New Jersey synagogue incident involving Moshe Glick highlights growing concerns about antisemitic protests targeting Jewish worship sites and religious freedom.