• Faith on the Mic: 'American Idol' contestants make bold stand for God

  Two contestants on American Idol are gaining attention not just for their talent but for their outspoken Christian faith. Seventeen-year-old Canaan James Hill and 25-year-old Breanna Nix have used their time on the show to glorify God in both word and song.

  

• Historic first: Chinese prayer included in Pope Francis' funeral mass

  In a groundbreaking moment at the funeral Mass of Pope Francis, a prayer was recited in Chinese, marking the first time a Chinese prayer has been officially included in a Vatican funeral ceremony.

  

• ISIS labels Pope Francis' burial a "Marketing Tool" in ongoing theological war

  In a recent statement, the Islamic State (ISIS) condemned the funeral of Pope Francis, describing it as a calculated marketing maneuver in what they call an ongoing theological war.

  

• ELCA to maintain conscience protections for opponents of same-sex marriage

  The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has decided not to remove conscience protections for members who oppose same-sex marriage.

  

• James River Church reportedly cuts ties with Assemblies of God, but no official confirmation yet

  James River Church, a prominent megachurch based in Springfield, Missouri, has reportedly ended its official affiliation with the Assemblies of God.