As part of his homily Wednesday, Pope Francis said that the Blood of Christ promised redemption for everyone engaged in doing good works, including atheists, according to Vatican Radio.
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US war games in Jordan send warning message to Assad - Times of IsraelUnder the watchful eye of stern-faced American advisers, hundreds of U.S.-trained Jordanian commandos fanned across this dusty desert plain, holding war games that could eventually form the basis of an assault in Syria.
Protesters flood Brazilian cities over World Cup spending - UK Telegraph
Russia: Preconditions for Assad's exit not an option - Jerusalem Post
Russia says Iran ready to stop 20-percent enrichment - Times of Israel
World Bank warns of shock to debt-laden emerging economies as global liquidity is withdrawn - Financial Post
G8 Summit: Global tax evasion deal agreed by world leaders - Daily Record
Syrian warplanes hit rebels near base in north - AP
Middle East state reportedly sends rebels antitank missiles - Times of Israel
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Russia: Preconditions for Assad's exit not an option - Jerusalem Post
Russia says Iran ready to stop 20-percent enrichment - Times of Israel
World Bank warns of shock to debt-laden emerging economies as global liquidity is withdrawn - Financial Post
G8 Summit: Global tax evasion deal agreed by world leaders - Daily Record
Syrian warplanes hit rebels near base in north - AP
Middle East state reportedly sends rebels antitank missiles - Times of Israel
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Netanyahu: Israel won't accept less than total halt of Iran's nuclear enrichment - Ha'aretzIsraeli PM warns against new Iranian President Hasan Rowhani, saying his strategy is to calm the international community while quietly advancing the nuclear program.
No Taper Tipoff: Fed Keeps the Easing Going - CNBCThe Federal Reserve will keep its version of the monetary printing press running a while longer, and provided few hints Wednesday that the days of extreme easing are coming to a close.
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FBI director admits domestic use of drones - RTRobert Mueller, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, confirmed to lawmakers that the FBI owns several unmanned aerial vehicles and has used drones for domestic surveillance, but has not adopted any strict policies or guidelines yet to govern the use of the controversial aircraft.
US spy chief: Secret surveillance helped foil 50 terror plots - Times of Israel
Majority of Americans Don't Trust Newspapers and Television News - US News & World Report
White House threatens veto of anti-abortion bill - AP
Senate rejects border fence - Washington Times
Obama stumbles defending security programs - Washington Times
Above the law: America's worst charities - CNN
State photo-ID databases become troves for police - Washington Post
Obama considers sweeping climate plan - LA Times
Marriage rate at Historic Lows - USA Today
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Majority of Americans Don't Trust Newspapers and Television News - US News & World Report
White House threatens veto of anti-abortion bill - AP
Senate rejects border fence - Washington Times
Obama stumbles defending security programs - Washington Times
Above the law: America's worst charities - CNN
State photo-ID databases become troves for police - Washington Post
Obama considers sweeping climate plan - LA Times
Marriage rate at Historic Lows - USA Today
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'Reign of terror' against Christians in CAR0
Islamic militants launched a "reign of terror" against Christians in the Central African Republic after Seleka rebels took control of the country in a March 24 coup.
"One Wall for One People"1
Last year Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tasked Natan Sharansky to redesign the area of the Temple Mount so as to accommodate both traditional and liberal Jews wishing to pray at the Wailing Wall, considered by Judaism to be the last remnant of the Second Temple on Mount Moriah.
Will Obama finally act against violators of religious freedoms?0
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has called upon President Obama for a clear and direct response concerning countries that have egregiously violated religious freedoms, according to BarnabasAid.
Nazi Flag Flies Over Mosque2
The twisted cross of National Socialism flew for all to see over a mosque Monday in the West Bank, according to the Israel National News Service.
Iran Detains Pastor As Church Faces Closure In Wider Crackdown0
A pastor of the Central Assemblies of God (AoG) Church in Tehran was detained Tuesday, May 21, as part of Iran's wider crackdown on evangelical believers, Christian rights activists confirmed. The arrest of Reverend Robert Asserian came as his church prepared for possible closure by the end of June due to pressure from the feared Iranian Intelligence Ministry, said advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).
India Detains Two Suspects Over Killing Australian Missionary, Sons0
Nearly fourteen years after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons were burned to death by a mob in eastern India, police have detained two more suspects, Worthy News learned Monday, May 20.
Egypt Christian Killed In Alexandria Clashes0
At least one Christian died and dozens were injured in clashes between Muslims and Christians in Egypt's Mediterranean port city of Alexandria, police and local media said Saturday, May 18.
Muslim Militants shoot Christian leader0
A Nigerian Christian leader was killed Wednesday after armed militants burst into his home, according to BNL news service.
N. Korea sentences American Missionary to 15 years0
North Korea has sentenced an imprisoned American tour operator to 15 years hard labor for attempting to topple the Kim regime as part of a Christian missionary plan that began in 2006, according to Gawker.
Iranian Christian Prisoner Denied Surgery0
A Christian prisoner suffering internal bleeding has been denied proper medical attention in Iran, according to Barnabas Aid.
Senior Christian Clerics Kidnapped in Syria0
In April, two senior clerics caught in the Syrian civil war were kidnapped by unidentified gunmen and remain in captivity, their whereabouts unknown.
Amnesty for violent Islamist sect?0
African Christians are divided over a proposal to grant amnesty to the militant members of Boko Haram, the violent Islamist sect whose bombings have killed thousands of believers and destroyed hundreds of their churches in northern Nigeria.
Pakistan: Minorities have no voting rights0
The Executive Council of Pakistan's Christian Congress issued a press release Saturday condemning the upcoming national election because 51 percent of Pakistani women and 18 percent of Pakistan's population will not be voting for any candidates.