Christian News Weekly Recap – Week of 9/20/2015
This is a recap of this week’s news items from our Christian News Section.
Sunday Sept 20, 2015
Conservatives outraged at gays on White House guest list for Pope Francis! (Vatican, not so much)
The story of Japan’s hidden Christians emerges from the Vatican archives
Muslim Countries Refuse to Take A Single Syrian Refugee, Cite Risk of Exposure to Terrorism
Monday Sept 21, 2015
Report: Obama administration seeking Vatican help on American prisoners in Iran
Statue of Billy Graham to be Erected in U.S. Capitol
Obama Administration Slams Conservative School As Not A Real College
Tuesday Sept 22, 2015
Have Israeli archaeologists uncovered the long-lost tomb of the Maccabees?
Religious Freedom Network Should be as ‘Outspoken and Organised’ as the Extremists
Scholars reflect on history of Christian persecution
Wednesday Sept 23, 2015
Senate Fails to Pass 20-Week Abortion Ban
Pope Francis’ two-step at the White House: Fight global warming, protect religious freedom
Thursday Sept 24, 2015
Yes, the US Is Deporting Iraqi Christians. Here’s Why
Obama Invites Fired Gay Catholic School Teacher And Her Wife To Meet Pope
Evangelicals Help Greet Pope Francis at the White House
New York Times Tries to Blame Jews for Opposition to Iran Deal
Friday Sept 25, 2015
‘Death to the Saudi dynasty,’ Iranians chant as anger rises over hajj stampede
Pope Francis to world leaders: the environment is sacred, like humanity
‘Little Boy,’ ‘Bella’ director’s family kidnapped, murdered
Filmmaker Stephen Kendrick on the shocking success of ‘War Room’ and the critics who trashed it