Stoyan Zaimov
Christian Post Reporter
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Islamic Militants Kill 21 in Attacks in Iraq, Invade Country's Biggest Oil Refinery
Islamic militants killed at least 21 people in Baghdad and another Iraqi city on Tuesday in their offensive to capture the capital. Jihadists have also invaded Baiji, the country's largest oil refinery.

Nebraska Tornadoes Kill 2, Including 5-Y-O; Franklin Graham Headed Ministry Sent to Rubble-Like Pilger
Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse has deployed disaster relief teams to northeast Nebraska, where two tornadoes caused devastating area damage and claimed two lives.

Obama's Executive Order on Gay Worker Discrimination Is Disrespectful to Congress, 'Dictator-Like', Say Conservatives
Conservative groups are speaking out against President Barack Obama's decision to draft an executive order aimed at banning federal contractors from discriminating against gay employees, arguing that the move will punish supporters of traditional marriage for their views.

Indian Boy With Seven-Inch Tail Worshipped as a God by Locals, Thinking of Having It Removed
A 13-year-old boy from Punjab, India, who is worshipped by the locals and believed to be an incarnation of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman, is thinking of having his seven-inch tale removed despite the adoration.

US Sending Nearly 300 Troops Into Iraq to Protect Embassy From Islamic Jihadist Threat
The U.S. is sending nearly 300 troops into Iraq to protect the American embassy in Baghdad amid escalating threats that Islamic jihadists who have captured several cities in the region could move in on the capital.

Pope Francis Tells Archbishop Welby: Our Division Is Scandal, Obstacle to Proclaiming the Gospel of Salvation
Pope Francis has told the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at a meeting on Monday that their division is a "scandal and an obstacle to our proclaiming the Gospel of salvation to the world," while both Church leaders expressed hopes to move forward in unity.

Man Arrested in Murder of Young Phoenix Priest Had Violent Past, Served Nearly 10 Years in Prison
A man arrested in connection with the killing of a young Roman Catholic priest and the beating of a second priest at the Mother of Mercy Mission in Phoenix, Arizona was recently released from prison and had a violent past, police have stated. A public viewing and mass, meanwhile, was held to remember the victim, who managed to receive last rites before he died.

Bill Maher Does Not Understand Faith or The Bible, Priest Says
Father Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire ministry and Rector/President of Mundelein Seminary near Chicago, has said that HBO talk show host Bill Maher does not understand neither faith nor the Bible, responding to the numerous attacks on Christianity the outspoken comedian has made recently.

Nancy Pelosi, Gay Rights Groups Cite Pope Francis to Dissuade San Francisco Archbishop From Joining March for Marriage Event
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and pro-gay groups have urged San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone not to attend the pro-traditional marriage "March for Marriage" event on Thursday in Washington, D.C, citing inclusive quotes by Pope Francis. The Vatican leader has repeatedly said, however, that he is not changing the definition of marriage as between one man and one woman.

'Soul-Wrecking' That Over 200 Nigerian Schoolgirls Kidnapped by Islamists Are Still Captive, Bishop Says
The Bishop of the Anglican Communion and Leader of the Northern Christian Forum said that it is "soul-wrecking" that the over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamic militants in April have still not been rescued two months later.



















