President Trump’s cabinet convened for the first time this morning. Their session was opened with a prayer led by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Scott Turner.
Pope Francis remains in critical condition after suffering a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis, requiring high-flow oxygen therapy and blood transfusions due to a low platelet count.
Islamic militants brutally beheaded 70 Christians in a church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking one of the deadliest attacks against believers in recent years. The massacre occurred on February 13, 2025, when members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an ISIS-affiliated terror group, raided the village of Mayba. The attack began with the abduction of 20 villagers, who were ordered to leave their homes quietly. Later, an additional 50 Christians were captured and taken to a Protestant church in the town of Kasanga, where they were executed.
The recent announcement that Cynthia Erivo, a queer, black woman, will portray Jesus Christ in a new production of Jesus Christ Superstar is yet another example of how Christian faith is treated as a costume.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently appointed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, has publicly credited his faith in God for overcoming his struggles with addiction. In a heartfelt account, Kennedy shared how a spiritual awakening played a pivotal role in his recovery journey. This personal experience has influenced his perspective on mental health treatment, leading him to advocate for the integration of faith-based approaches within the healthcare system.
Actress Candace Cameron Bure has expressed optimism about a cultural shift where people feel more comfortable sharing their faith without fear of being canceled. Speaking at the Movieguide Awards, Bure stated, "I feel like people are just a little less afraid of being canceled now that they can share their faith openly or whatever their opinions are [even] if they're not congruent with some other people's opinions." She described this trend as encouraging, adding, "I love seeing this in our country, and I'm hopeful. I'm very hopeful."
