Andre Mitchell

Killing babies never a social good, should never be funded by taxpayers\' money, Church official says
Killing babies never a social good, should never be funded by taxpayers' money, Church official says

In a statement, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan described the advertisements advocating the killing of innocent babies--which appeared in publications like Politico, the Nation, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer--as "deceptive" and "extreme."

\'Christophobia\'? U.S. government has not done enough to save Christians who face genocide in Mideast, says author
'Christophobia'? U.S. government has not done enough to save Christians who face genocide in Mideast, says author

Johnnie Moore, a Christian author and humanitarian, criticized members of the Obama administration for having had "sat on their hands" while terrorists from the Islamic State (ISIS) were committing a "genocide" of Christians in the Middle East.

Pro-life leaders warn against growing trend of women delaying pregnancy, freezing their egg cells
Pro-life leaders warn against growing trend of women delaying pregnancy, freezing their egg cells

Leaders of pro-life groups are warning women against jumping into the trend of preserving their egg cells, saying this is a perversion of goodness and love that is the essence of marriage and reproduction.

U.S. government should end legal troubles of nuns who stood up against contraceptives, bishops say
U.S. government should end legal troubles of nuns who stood up against contraceptives, bishops say

There is a chance for the government to make the nuns' legal worries go away, and American bishops are urging U.S. authorities to "seize that opportunity."

Girl with deformed feet can now walk normally thanks to Christian network\'s help
Girl with deformed feet can now walk normally thanks to Christian network's help

The seemingly unreachable dream of a young girl's mother came true, thanks to the generosity of some Christians.

Next U.S. President urged to put persecuted Christians on agenda
Next U.S. President urged to put persecuted Christians on agenda

As the United States presidential race heats up, the head of a Catholic organization is calling on the candidates to put people who are often neglected high up on their agenda: persecuted Christians in the Middle East.

Marrying one\'s self becoming an alarming new trend
Marrying one's self becoming an alarming new trend

When we think of marriage, we usually picture two people, a man and a woman, in front of the altar to pledge a lifetime of love in front of God and their fellow faithful. A new trend, however, is seeing people marry the most unlikely person: themselves.

Couple spends honeymoon helping Mother Teresa\'s nuns
Couple spends honeymoon helping Mother Teresa's nuns

Couples usually use their honeymoons as an opportunity to go to fancy places and spend time with each other. An admirable Spanish couple, however, chose to spend their honeymoon in prayer and serve others, in the company of nuns who followed Saint Mother Teresa's example.

Donald Trump calls out media for mocking Christians
Donald Trump calls out media for mocking Christians

In a speech before social conservatives in Washington on Friday, the controversial businessman criticised American media organisations for their supposed mockery of Christians, while promising to champion religious liberty if he wins the U.S. presidency.

New Catholic schools allowed to be opened in the U.K.

More Roman Catholic schools may soon open in the United Kingdom after Prime Minister Theresa May's new government decided to lift a ban that prevented churches from opening new educational institutions.

Chinese officials prevent bishop, aide from leading faithful in \'China\'s Jerusalem\'
Chinese officials prevent bishop, aide from leading faithful in 'China's Jerusalem'

The persecution of Christians in China continues to escalate, and not even high-ranking Roman Catholic officials sent by the Vatican have been spared from harassment.

Germany\'s Christian Social Union seeks to prioritise Christian migrants over Muslims
Germany's Christian Social Union seeks to prioritise Christian migrants over Muslims

Christian refugees from war-torn areas in the Middle East may soon get prioritised for entry in Germany, if German Chancellor Angela Merkel will heed the suggestion of her conservative allies from the Christian Social Union (CSU).

Americans think it\'s inappropriate for Christian pastors to endorse politicians
Americans think it's inappropriate for Christian pastors to endorse politicians

Should American pastors use Church services to endorse their preferred political candidates? A big majority of people from the United States think this is unacceptable behavior.

Poland\'s president asks U.K. church leaders to help protect Polish communities
Poland's president asks U.K. church leaders to help protect Polish communities

A number of Polish citizens are experiencing attacks in the United Kingdom, prompting the president of Poland, Andrzej Duda, to call for the help of Church officials in the European nation.

Photos of aborted babies discourage pregnant women from terminating their pregnancies, study finds
Photos of aborted babies discourage pregnant women from terminating their pregnancies, study finds

A recent study revealed that a simple and straightforward approach actually works in dissuading mothers from undergoing abortion: showing them pictures of aborted babies.

Christians join forces with Muslims in voicing out concern over hate crimes in India
Christians join forces with Muslims in voicing out concern over hate crimes in India

Fifty Christian and Muslim religious leaders gathered in India's capital New Delhi to discuss "challenges for the freedom of religion and belief in India" under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and to tackle ways on how to address the increasing violence against religious minorities in the Hindu-dominated South Asian nation.