Christian Newswire

Preacher Arrested for Calling Homosexuality a Sin

WIMBLEDON, UK, -- While on a public sidewalk in front of the Centre Court Complex during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, An American preacher was arrested, fingerprinted, had DNA samples taken and then interrogated, after a woman out shopping called the police to complain that she was offended by what was being said.

As Internet Freedom Fades, Is it Time to Take Your Data Abroad?

BERN, Switzerland, -- Is it time to move your data to safer ground? PrivacyAbroad, located in the landlocked country of Switzerland, is an advocate for Internet freedom helping people regain their online privacy and restore their 4th Amendment rights. As Switzerland sits amongst an angry EU with the US over alleged spying, its political stability, tradition of confidentiality and strong data protection laws makes the country an international data safe house.

Smith: Christians, Other Religious Minorities in Syria Targeted

WASHINGTON, -- After more than two years of civil war have claimed an estimated 100,000 lives, religious minorities in Syria continue to be killed or persecuted at an alarming rate, said Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04), Chairman of the House congressional panel that oversees global human rights issues.

CAICW Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision

WASHINGTON, -- Today, the Supreme Court of the United States gave Matt & Melanie Capobianco a partial victory in Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl in ruling that the Indian Child Welfare Act does not apply where an Indian parent never had custody of the Indian child. According to the Court, "Biological Father's contrary reading of §1912(f ) is non-sensical" as "...he had never had legal or physical custody of Baby Girl..." The Justices rightly decided to reverse the judgment of the South Carolina Supreme Court and remand the case back for further proceedings "not inconsistent with this opinion."

US State Department Acknowledges China’s Sex-Trade Caused by Their One-Child Policy—Says Nothing

WASHINGTON, -- The US State Department yesterday released its yearly, "Trafficking in Persons Report." China received an automatic downgrade to the lowest ranking, Tier 3, for being a destination country for sex-trafficking. The State Department acknowledged the one-child policy as the "key source of demand" for sex-trafficking and forced prostitution within the country, but remained silent regarding the abolition of the harmful policy in its list of policy recommendations for China.

Zion Oil & Gas to Conduct In-Well Testing Operations at its Elijah #3 Well

DALLAS, Texas and CAESAREA, Israel, -- Zion Oil & Gas, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZN) ("Zion" or "Company") announced today that the Board of Directors approved of in-well testing at its Elijah #3 well in the Asher-Menashe License, in which an application was submitted to Israel's Petroleum Commissioner for a third one-year extension on April 26, 2013.

Co-Ed Bathroom Bill Passes Education Committee

SACRAMENTO, Calif., -- Assembly Bill 1266 narrowly passed out of the Senate Education Committee this morning. AB 1266 requires schools to authorize students to participate in sex-segregated school programs, activities, and to be allowed access to facilities consistent with his or her gender identity.

China Ratchets Up One-Child Policy; Ignores Calls to End Coercion

HUIZHOU, GUANGDONG, China, -- Recent reports from China show coercion in China's infamous one-child policy is once again on the rise. Women in the southern city of Huizhou are being targeted for sterilization. Those who have one child are being forced to wear IUDs. Those who have two children are subject to tubal ligation. Those who bear an "illegal" child are being denied all government services. This means life without access to schools, hospitals, retirement benefits, etc.

Supreme Court Denies Review of Colorado ‘Gruesome Images’ Ban

WASHINGTON, -- Thomas More Society's petition for review of a Colorado Court of Appeals decision upholding an injunction against pro-lifers' display of "gruesome images" outside a Denver church was denied yesterday by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Supreme Court Justices gave no reason for refusing to hear the appeal, Scott v. St. John's Church of the Wilderness (No. 12-1077). Four Justices' votes are needed to hear appeals.

How Catholics Shaped—and Continue to Shape—U.S. History

HUNTINGTON, Ind., -- With over 2,000 entries from A to Z, the Encyclopedia of U.S. Catholic History, by Matthew Bunson and Margaret Bunson (Our Sunday Visitor, 2013) is the first handy, accessible, and unbiased reference on American Catholicism. From the earliest missionary travels of the Spanish and French to the New World, Catholics had a prominent impact on U.S. culture, entertainment, politics, and business. Catholics also played a major role in the development of schools, hospitals, and infrastructure. Here are just a few examples of how Catholics helped shape America:

Knights of Columbus Takes Active Role in Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts

NEW HAVEN, Conn., -- In the aftermath of the devastating May 20 tornado in central Oklahoma, the Knights of Columbus has taken an active role in assisting those whose lives have been turned upside down by the enormous tornado that hit Moore, and surrounding communities.

The Boy Scouts’ Folly: Putting Sexual Morality Up to a Vote

OPINION, -- The following is submitted by Peter LaBarbera:

24,000 Tell Boy Scouts: ‘Don’t Surrender Your Moral Values’

HANOVER, Penn., -- The Boy Scouts of America received 24,208 petitions today from Tradition, Family and Property Student Action.

Trunews’ Rick Wiles Calls on Alex Jones to Denounce Armed Open Carry March on Washington

VERO BEACH, Fla., -- Trunews radio host Rick Wiles today denounced the upcoming Open Carry March on Washington scheduled for July 4, 2013. The march is organized by Adam Kokesh. Participants are urged to carry loaded firearms to Washington and walk across the Memorial Bridge in a show of defiance against demands by the Obama Administration to the Congress to pass stricter gun control laws.

Knights of Columbus Mobilize for Oklahoma Tornado Relief Efforts

NEW HAVEN, Conn., -- Following a devastating tornado in suburban Oklahoma City, Okla., the Knights of Columbus has initiated local disaster response efforts to help those affected.

Thousands Urge Boston College to Drop Pro-Abortion Commencement Speaker Enda Kenny

HANOVER, Penn., -- Thousands of Catholic students and parents are urging Boston College -- a Catholic institution -- to rescind its invitation to Irish Prime Minister, Enda Kenny, who is slated to receive an honorary degree and deliver commencement remarks on May 20.

Planned Parenthood Approves Boston College Honor to Irish PM Kenny

BOSTON, -- Planned Parenthood - the USA's BIGGEST abortionists - destroyed a record 333,964 Unborn Babies in 2011. Now, Marty (Martha) Walz, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, is calling the Pro-Abortion Irish Prime Minister (Taoiseach) Enda Kenny an "appropriate commencement speaker" at Boston College (BC) (Boston Globe, 10/May/13). BC named Kenny as Commencement Speaker to graduates at Alumni Stadium at 10 a.m. on 20/May/2013, when he is to receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from BC President Rev. William Leahy, S.J.

Pope Francis to ‘Launch’ New Mobile App Entitled MISSIO

ROME, -- On the Friday before Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis is set to "unlock" a new media initiative of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States -- MISSIO App.

IRS Harassed Pro-Life Leaders from Pharmacists For Life International

COLUMBUS, Ohio, -- In the wake of the mushrooming IRS scandal, it was learned today that the widening circle of pro-life leadership hit with attempted harassment and intimidation by the IRS has included at least two members of the officers and board members of Pharmacists For Life International (PFLI).

Leaders of Prayer Walk to Keep Ireland Abortion Free Considering Flying to Rome to Invite Pope to Ir

MEDIA ADVISORY, -- Historic prayer walk, from Belfast to Dublin, to keep Ireland abortion free enters the Republic of Ireland.