Catholicism
ISIS Plot Reveals Pope Francis May be the Terrorist Group’s Next Target
Rome has heightened security after an Italian news report states Pope Francis may be in danger. Pope Francis is on the ISIS watch list, according to…
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Christianity
How God’s Word Saves Victims of Forced Prostitution
Pastor Paula Daniels and Forgotten Children, Inc. save young girls from sex trafficking and forced prostitution with much needed assistance and awareness. Prostitution has long been…
Catholicism
Elizabeth Johnson Receives Women’s Religious Award, Upsets Church
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious have awarded Elizabeth Johnson amidst a controversy with Catholic Bishops. There is a greater sense of tension than ever before…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Lifts Ban to Beatify Assassinated Archbishop Oscar Romero
Despite his controversial political ideologies, Archbishop Oscar Romero has had his ban on his sainthood process lifted by similar-minded Pope Francis. Pope Francis has once again…
Buddhism
Pope Francis Hopes to Improve Asian-Catholic Relations
by Krista R. Burdine and Emily Murdoch Pope Francis’ visit to South Korea highlighted the Catholic Church’s weak presence in Asia and the Vatican’s commitment to…
WRN Editorial Staff
Aug 25, 2014
Agnosticism
PEW Report: How Americans Feel About Religious Groups
Jews, Catholics & Evangelicals Rated Warmly, Atheists and Muslims More Coldly This piece originally appeared on PewForum.org Jews, Catholics and evangelical Christians are viewed warmly by…
Catholicism
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder Asks “Who Will Stand Up For The Christians?”
In an impassioned and humanist piece that transcends non-secular boundaries and speaks to anyone who loves humanity, Ronald S. Lauder ask’s in a New York Times…
Christianity
World and Religious leaders call for an end to ISIS, denouncing extremist violence
More than 10,000 Kurds in Hanover protest against the terror of ISIS in Iraq, August 16, 2014 As the group calling itself the Islamic State continues…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Believes He Only has 2-3 Years to Live
Following his recent trip to South Korea, part of the Vatican’s focus on Asian outreach, Pope Francis discussed his health and the possibility of retirement. Talking…
Buddhism
Religious Leaders Join Ferguson Protests Against Police
Around the world, religious leaders show their support for Ferguson protests police in riot after a police officer shot and killed unarmed black man. What began as a…
Catholicism
Vatican Urges Catholics to Use Social Media to Improve Connection and Community
A Vatican expert on social media has stated that Catholics should intentionally give the internet “soul.” Pope Francis spreads the Word through Twitter. Monsignor Paul Tighe,…
Christianity
Christians Escape to Bulgaria from Iran Persecutions
Christians in Iran flee religious persecution and violence to Bulgaria with the help of Yank Barry AKA the “Jewish Schindler.” It is a sad fact that…