Oregon federal district court dismisses title IX lawsuit...two physician groups challenging mandate requiring doctors to perform gender transition procedures...and a protest at NCAA convention over transgender athletes in women's sports.

Late Roman Catholic Cardinal George Pell has allegedly written an online memorandum lambasting Pope Francis' rule...and state officials in Montana taking public comment on requiring prior authorization before paying for abortions covered by Medicaid.

A high profile Catholic Cardinal has died unexpectedly...a Ugandan Christian killed for his faith...and Franklin Graham commments on Prince Harry's memoir.

Texas lawmakers hold first legislative session since a statewide abortion ban took effect, with access to birth control for minors likely a top topic...B-C pastor chared with alleged sexual assault...and attacks on a pastor and a priest in Africa.

Republican lawmakers in a number of states proposing limits on medical gender-transition services for youth...the UAE says it will begin teaching about the Holocaust in school history classes...and prayer in the NFL.

Idaho Supreme Court upholds new abortion laws...and an uneasy Orthodox Christmas cease-fire in Ukraine.

Pope Benedict laid to rest...South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state abortion law...and Putin calls for cease fire in Ukraine for Russian Orthodox Christmas..

FDA finalizes rule change on abortion pills...graves at a historic Christian cemetery in Jerusalem have been vandalized...and the religious makeup of the new U.S. Congress.

Mourners line up for second day to pay respects to Pope Emeritus Benedit XVI...and added tension today at a Jerusalem holy stie.

Trans World Radio continues to broadcast the hope of Christ in Ukraine...Christmas outreach in Lebanon...and in person Christmas meals return for homeless in Vancouver, B.C.