Israel chief rabbi urges rebuilding Jerusalem temple
The Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, David Lau, said he would like to see the Jewish temple rebuilt on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
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Temple Institute Announces Plans for a Herd of Red Heifers
The Temple Institute has announced plans to raise a herd of red heifers according to Levitical standards in preparation for the Third Temple.
Pope Calls for a 'New Global Political Authority'
Pope Francis will this week call for changes in lifestyles and energy consumption to avert the "unprecedented destruction of the ecosystem" before the end of this century, according to a leaked draft of a papal encyclical. In a document released by an Italian magazine on Monday, the pontiff will warn that failure to act would have "grave consequences for all of us".
ISIS Fighter Who 'Enjoyed' Killing Christians Wants to Follow Jesus After Dream
It has become a common occurrence over the years for Muslims in the Middle East who have converted to Christianity to claim to have been compelled to do so after dreaming of a person who they believe is Jesus Christ. Now, one militant belonging to the brutal Islamic State that has massacred Christians has converted to his victims' religion after dreaming of "a man in white" with a startling message, according to one missionary's account.
Temple Institute Raises Funds for Draft Plans for 3rd Temple
The Temple Institute has created a $100,000 Indiegogo campaign to raise financing for "architectural plans" to construct the Third Temple, which it says will be a "house of prayer for all nations" and will usher in "a new era of universal harmony and peace" as prophesied in the Bible.
Pope Stirs Controversy Amongst Evangelicals
Pope Francis created a controversy amongst Evangelicals this week, when he stated in his weekly address, that those who believe they can maintain a "personal" and "direct" relationship with Jesus Christ outside the "mediation of the Church" was "dangerous and harmful."
Pope Francis Met Televangelists Kenneth Copeland and James Robison (Video)
A delegation of evangelicals led by televangelists Kenneth Copeland and James Robison met with Pope Francis for three hours last week at the Vatican.
Obama Administration Uses U.S. Embassies to Promote LGBT Agenda
The White House is spending millions and using U.S. embassies to promote the LGBT agenda worldwide.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones
The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a Massachusetts law that created buffer zones around abortion clinics violated the First Amendment.
Jihadists Sing "Break the Crosses" (Video)
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) produced a music video declaring the establishment of an Islamic Caliphate. Jihadists are called to "break the crosses and destroy the lineage of the grandsons of monkeys."
Israel Planning New Temple on the Ruins of the Al-Aqsa Mosque Claims PA Official (Video)
Israel is planning to blowup the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem to prepare the way for a new Temple to be built on its ruins, Mahmoud al-Habash, the former Palestinian Authority (PA) Minister of Religious Affairs, claimed on Thursday.
Pope Hosts Unprecented Prayer Meeting Among Jews, Christians and Muslims at Vatican (Video)
Pope Francis hosted the Israeli and Palestinian Presidents at the Vatican for an unprecedented prayer meeting among Jews, Christians and Muslims.
Joel Osteen, in the Spirit of Ecumenism, meets Pope Francis (Video)
The International Foundation arranged for a 15-member delegation to visit the Vatican in the spirit of Ecumenism, which included mega-church speaker and author Joel Osteen, to meet with Pope Francis last Thursday.
Planned Parenthood: Having an abortion 'will not change God's relationship with you'
Religious leaders who support abortion on demand have written a pastoral letter to women who are thinking about ending their pregnancies to assure them of God's love regardless of the decisions they make, according to Christian Today.
Study Finds Fasting for Three Days Regenerates Immune System
Fasting for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in the elderly, scientists have found in a breakthrough described as "remarkable".
Pope Francis goes off script in Jerusalem and calls Muslims 'dear brothers'
Pope Francis kicked off his Monday with a swing through the Dome of the Rock, a holy spot for three religions - Christianity, Judaism and Islam - and a call for universal peace, his signature message.