Reverend Franklin Graham of Samaritan’s Purse surprised Israel’s emergency services system with a pledge to donate 20 more ambulances on Thursday during a dedication ceremony of two armored ambulances.The unveiling of the ambulances for Magen David Adom, the emergency services system, was done in the memory of three American-Israelis killed by Hamas; Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Roi Idan and Smadar Mor-Idan.IN ISRAEL, …
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Popular pilgrimage site Medjugorje, where Virgin Mary said to appear, gets tentative Vatican approval
The Vatican on Thursday issued a statement acknowledging that spiritual “fruits” had come from the site of controversial purported apparitions of the Virgin Mary — while also stopping short of saying these apparitions were supernatural in origin. In June 1981, a group of six young people in Medjugorje, a town in what is now Bosnia and Herzegovina, claimed to have …
Read More »Ancient sword from the era of Moses, Book of Exodus uncovered in Egypt
Egyptian archaeologists recently found an ancient sword belonging to the military of Ramesses II, the pharaoh that scholars believe was referenced in the Book of Exodus. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the find in a press release on Sept. 5. The excavation took place in Housh Eissa, a city in the Beheira Governorate. At the site, which …
Read More »'CHiPs' actor Erik Estrada on how faith buoys his life and career: 'It's a good thing'
“CHiPs” actor Erik Estrada’s show “Divine Renovation” will release its second season soon, and for Estrada, faith is one of the driving forces of his career and life. The show, which premiered in 2023, features Estrada as host. “Divine Renovation,” a docuseries, “takes the runaway success of home improvement shows and adds a spiritual element,” said its producers, Heartlight Entertainment. …
Read More »Pope Francis allegedly repeats anti-gay slur while discussing ban on homosexual seminarians
Pope Francis allegedly doubled down on his use of an anti-homosexual slur in a meeting this week, according to prominent Italian news outlets. The pontiff reportedly used the word frociaggine in a Tuesday meeting with priests in Rome in which he explained why the Catholic Church does not accept open homosexuals into the priesthood. “A bishop came to me and …
Read More »Southern Baptists narrowly reject controversial ban on churches with women pastors
Southern Baptists narrowly rejected a proposal Wednesday to enshrine a ban on churches with women pastors in the denomination’s constitution after opponents argued it was unnecessary because the denomination already has a way of ousting such churches. The vote received support from 61% of the delegates, but it failed to get the required two-thirds supermajority. The action reversed a preliminary …
Read More »German researchers decode earliest known written record of Jesus' childhood
Researchers in Germany have decoded what they say is the oldest-ever manuscript detailing Jesus Christ’s life as a child. The papyrus manuscript dates back more than 1,600 years old to the 4th or 5th century. The document had been stored at a library in Hamburg, Germany, as no one believed the document was of any significance. “The fragment is of …
Read More »'The View' host claims Biden is the 'most religious president' in her lifetime
“The View” host Ana Navarro defended President Biden as “the most religious president” of her lifetime during an appearance on CNN on Tuesday. Navarro was responding to former President Trump’s comments this week warning Christian voters that Democrats are “against your religion.” ‘It’s crazy for him to say Democrats are against religion at a time when we are led by …
Read More »Kirk Cameron, during Pride Month, reveals pro-family 'See You at the Library 2024' event this summer
FIRST ON FOX: Outspoken author, actor, Christian and patriot Kirk Cameron is set to hold a new “See You at the Library” event this summer on August 24 as a call to stand strong for family, faith and country in a divided America — and as a continuation of what he launched last year with publisher Brave Books, which issues …
Read More »Why American fathers need to reject '3 damaging lies' in today's culture, says pastor
Ahead of Father’s Day on June 16, a faith leader on the West Coast shared “three damaging lies” he believes American dads are being told, either directly or indirectly, in today’s culture – and why fathers need to reject these untruths in order to do the best job possible in raising their children. “Many dads are hardworking, fun, kind and …
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