Biden awards Pope Francis Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, recognizing him as a recipient of the nation’s highest civilian honor.

President Joe Biden awarded Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, recognizing him as a recipient of the nation’s highest civilian honor.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said American troops must remain in Syria to prevent the Islamic State from regaining a foothold, warning that pulling out prematurely would allow the terror group to reconstitute as a major threat.
Justin Welby officially resigned at midnight Monday, ending his tenure as the archbishop of Canterbury. He must now obtain permission from a bishop before leading any services or performing other priestly duties.
Christian leaders in Syria met with the country’s new head of government but remain uncertain about his intentions, according to reports, which say no firm commitments emerged from the gathering, leaving the community uneasy about its role in a rapidly changing political landscape.
Elon Musk has publicly accused British Prime Minister Keir Starmer of being “complicit” in grooming gangs that systematically targeted vulnerable girls. He also condemned Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips for rejecting calls to hold a national inquiry, describing her as a “rape genocide apologist.”
Christian leaders are holding a one-hour prayer broadcast Sunday evening in response to the New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, in which 15 people were killed and several others were injured.
A newborn baby boy, believed to be around a month old, was discovered dead inside a cradle used for abandoned infants in Puglia, Italy, according to media reports. Authorities say they are investigating.
The leading cause of death worldwide was released by Worldometer this week, and it accounts for one-third of all deaths in the United States.
Daytona Beach, Florida, has repealed an ordinance that previously restricted the Seventh-Day Baptist Church’s ability to operate its food pantry, enabling the church to continue providing essential assistance to impoverished families.
A group of five legislators in Brazil is taking the leftist government to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, contending that pro-life campaign messages were unjustly censored in violation of free speech protections under international law.