Christian Newswire

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.

Another Gosnell? New Stunning Photos, Testimony Show Texas Abortionist Kills Babies Born Alive

HOUSTON, -- After the conviction of late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell on murder charges, Operation Rescue has been repeatedly asked if there is any evidence that similar practices exist at abortion clinics elsewhere in the nation.

Coptic Solidarity Urges State Department to Name Egypt a ‘Country of Particular Concern’

WASHINGTON, -- The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) latest annual report, once again includes Egypt as a 'Country of Particular Concern,' or CPC for ongoing, systematic, and egregious violations of religious freedom.

UN Report Promotes Child Prostitution and Sexual Slavery

ROCKFORD, Ill., -- A report by the United Nations Development's Program's Global Commission on HIV and the Law, funded in part by a grant from George Soros' Open Society Foundation, has a peculiar prescription for combating AIDS. It calls on governments around the world to legalize prostitution, including child prostitution, and drug use.

Co-Ed Bathroom Bill Passes California State Assembly

SACRAMENTO, Calif., -- Assembly Bill 1266 passed out of the Assembly this morning. AB 1266 forces all California schools to allow students to participate in sex-segregated school programs, activities, and facilities consistent with his or her gender identity.

Religious Beliefs of Four Brothers Prompts Challenge to the HHS Mandate

ANN ARBOR, Mich., -- Today, the Thomas More Law Center (TMLC), a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, filed a lawsuit in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan challenging the Obama Administration's HHS Mandate. The lawsuit was brought on behalf four brothers, Terrence, John, James and Christopher Nagle and their family-owned business, M&N Plastics, Inc. The case has been assigned to Federal District Judge Victoria A. Roberts.

Rev. Patrick Mahoney to Lead Historic Prayer Walk from Belfast to Dublin

WASHINGTON, -- The 100 mile walk between the two capitals will be held on May 11-18, 2013.

Teachers’ Union Confronted to ‘Set My People Free’

LOS ANGELES, -- The Center for Individual Rights (CIR) with Jones Day partner, Michael Carvin, serving as lead counsel has filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Central District of California against the National Education Association (NEA) on behalf of Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) and its California members. NEA is the largest teachers union in the nation. CEAI is asking the courts to stop the NEA and its local and state affiliates from forcing educators who choose not to join the union to pay fees in their support.

Shandong Government Exacts Fierce Retaliation Against Family of Blind Legal Activist Chen Guangcheng

LINYI, Shandong, China, -- In apparent retaliation for the testimony of blind legal activist Chen Guangcheng at a Congressional hearing two weeks ago, authorities in his home province of Shandong have exacted fierce retaliation against two of his brothers and a sister-in-law.

Boston Bomber Thought ‘Elders of Zion’ Legitimate

NEW YORK, -- The rapid-fire pace with which natural and man-made disasters continue to pummel the United States has had a riveting effect upon the nation, causing many to seriously consider "what is going on?" And while most of those asking continue to lean toward "more laws" to combat these phenomena, the answer just may be much simpler than that.

Henan House Church Revival Meeting Raided, U.S. Church Leader Under House Arrest

NANYANG, Henan, China, -- A well-known U.S. church leader, Dennis Balcombe was being held by police under house arrest following a Saturday raid on a house church revival meeting and his current whereabouts are unknown, ChinaAid has learned.