CBN General News

• The Fuse Has Been Lit on a Powder Keg of Evil: This Is the New Epicenter of Islamic Terrorism

  A vast and unforgiving part of Africa known as the Sahel is becoming a powder keg. Terrorists are turning this region scarred by poverty, conflict, and despair into a battleground. Islamic extremist groups like ISIS, Al Qaeda, and Boko Haram could soon cause this fragile landscape to collapse. 

• The Eyewitness Testimony That'll Boost Your Faith in the Death and Resurrection of Christ

  Christianity's core belief is that the Son of God took on human form, died for our sins and then rose from the dead to give us eternal life. We look at powerful evidence that the Resurrection of Christ is true.

• Gen Z Is Leading the Way in Dramatic Church Growth in the UK

  A new survey is showing dramatic church growth among young adults in the United Kingdom.

• 'Michael Jordan of Bible Translation': Meet the Greatest Missionary You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

  “Do you want to meet the Michael Jordan of Bible translation?”

• New Discoveries at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulcher Church Shed Light on Jesus' Death, Resurrection

  This week, Holy Week, is very special for Christians around the world. It's when they commemorate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus as described in the New Testament. Recent discoveries at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem's Old City shed new light on what happened in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago.

• This Tomb Is Empty: Watch the Resurrection Service from the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem

  The Garden Tomb in Jerusalem is one of two places that is thought to be the burial place of Jesus of Nazareth. CBN Jerusalem, in conjunction with the Garden Tomb Association, is streaming the Easter service from the Garden Tomb on Resurrection Day. 

• In First Public Act as Ambassador, Huckabee Visits Western Wall, Prays for Israel, Hostages' Release

  On the last weekend of the Passover holiday in Israel, also Good Friday for Christians, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee traveled to the Western Wall to place a note in the Wall from President Donald Trump.

• 2,000 Years After History's Greatest Miracle, Signs and Wonders Continue at Jerusalem's Garden Tomb

  Jesus rising from the dead is the most celebrated miracle in Christianity. And in the very place place many believe that wondrous event occurred, it seems that miracles and wonders still occur.

• UniteUS Closes Out 'Incredible' Semester of Outreach With 5,000 Baylor Students Worshipping Jesus

  Leaders and organizers of the UniteUS movement say they saw an "incredible end to the best semester" while closing out their year of outreaches at Baylor University this week. 

• FSU Shooting Suspect Identified as Stepson of Sheriff's Deputy

  Florida State University students turned out in person and online for an impromptu memorial service last night after a shooter killed two and injured six on Thursday, before being captured.

• Go Inside the White House Easter Prayer Dinner as Trump Declares, 'For Our Sake He Gave Up His Life'

  The White House Faith Office hosted a special Easter dinner at the presidential mansion last night. It's just one of several events CBN News has reported on since the administration announced it's honoring the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ throughout Holy Week.

• Idaho Gov. Signs Laws Protecting Free Speech for Students and School Choice, Homeschoolers Applaud

  Idaho Governor Brad Little has taken major steps to protect the rights of students and their parents across the state by recently signing bills that protect free speech on college campuses and allow parents the freedom to select better learning options for their children.

• PRAYERS ANSWERED: Kidnapped American Pastor Josh Sullivan Rescued in Deadly Shootout

  The American missionary who was kidnapped at gunpoint during his church service in South Africa has been rescued after a deadly shootout with his captors.

• Easter and Passover in Israel in a Season of War: Finding God in Even the Toughest of Times

  For Christians during this Holy Week, and later for Jews in Israel at Passover, the holiday season poses a challenge in celebrating the faith during wartime. Events such as last October's massacre near Gaza and the refusal to release the Israeli hostages can cause doubt about a loving God.

• Walk Where Jesus Walked: CBN’s 8-Day Holy Week Journey Through Jerusalem with Chris Mitchell

  Join CBN’s Chris Mitchell for an 8-day Holy Week journey through Jerusalem, reflecting on Jesus’ final days—from the Mount of Olives to the Garden Tomb—and the hope of the Resurrection.

• 'Heaven Meets Earth': CBN's Abigail Robertson Launches New Podcast on Miracles

  CBN is adding a brand new show to the line-up – a podcast about miracles. CBN's Abigail Robertson is host of the new series called "Heaven Meets Earth," co-hosting with Ryan Bethea.

• UK High Court Issues Landmark Ruling Defining What a Woman Is: 'People Have Tried to Deny Science'

  The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom handed down a landmark ruling Wednesday when it decided that a woman is someone born biologically female.

• Pro-Lifer Ordered to Pay $26K in Court Fees for Quietly Offering to Talk Near Abortion Clinic

  A U.K. pro-life volunteer is being forced to pay more than $26,000 in prosecution fees after a judge ruled she was guilty of breaching an abortion clinic "buffer zone" – just because she held a sign reading, "Here to talk if you want."

• WATCH: White House Easter Event with President Trump After His Holy Week Declaration - 'HE IS RISEN!'

  President Trump issued a faith-filled presidential message on Palm Sunday in honor of Holy Week as Christians around the world commemorate the holiest time of the year. And now there are reports that his administration is also planning a unique Easter staff worship ceremony at the White House.

• 'King of Kings': Charles Dickens' Story About Life of Jesus Scores #2 Spot at Box Office

  A new animated film about the life of Jesus stunned the box office when it hit theaters over the weekend.