Cardinals Would Be Wise to Ignore Journalists' Advice A Commentary By Michael Barone The College of Cardinals met in conclave on Tuesday to begin the process of electing a new pope. The cardinals have been getting plenty of advice from American journalists. … [Read more...]

No homeschool haven By Mary Jackson The U.S. Justice Department wants to overturn asylum status granted to a homeschooling family in 2010 and deport them to Germany, where the parents likely face huge fines and criminal penalties, and could lose custody of their five school-age children. … [Read more...]

Circumcision ban ignites a religious battle in Germany By Janelle Dumalaon BERLIN — A German court decision to criminalize religious circumcisions has turned into an international spat, as Israeli leaders urge Germany to protect the ancient rite and local Jewish and Muslim groups vow to continue the practice. … [Read more...]

Former CIA spy advocates overthrow of Iranian regime By David Zucchino Reza Kahlili, living in the shadows with a fake name and disguise, worked from inside the Revolutionary Guard. He warns of terrorist sleeper cells in the U.S. and a plot to destroy Israel. His disguise consists of a blue surgeon's mask, sunglasses and a baseball cap that reads "Free Iran." A small modulator distorts his … [Read more...]

Bolton: Egypt Situation Approaching 'Hostage Crisis' By Hiram Reisner Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton says the situation in Egypt, where authorities announced Monday 19 Americans and 24 other employees of nonprofit groups will be tried on accusations they illegally used foreign funds to foment unrest in the country, is “approaching a kind of hostage crisis.” Bolton also told Fox News the … [Read more...]

An evil wind in the Arab spring By Wesley Pruden We’ve “enjoyed” the Arab spring, celebrated by one and nearly all. But if you’re a Christian under the wheels of an Egyptian army truck, it looks a lot like winter. … [Read more...]

‘Emir’ bin Laden oversaw al Qaeda from compound - Raid provides new insight into terrorist group’s operations By Eli Lake - The Washington Times The covert operation that killed Osama bin Laden produced new evidence that the “emir” of al Qaeda actively commanded the terror group’s affiliates in Yemen, Somalia and other parts of North Africa and was not just an inspirational … [Read more...]

A Lenten Prayer for Middle East Christians By Gary L. Bauer As we look ahead to Easter—Christianity’s greatest feast day, and the celebration of Christ’s resurrection from the dead—there is much to pray for. We pray for those affected by economic strife, and those harmed by natural disasters and war. But let’s not forget the Christians suffering around the world for their beliefs. … [Read more...]