KCIS Newsmakers

Good Friday controversy in Rome...armed gangs working with Islamist extremists in Nigeria... and Minnesota mosque bombing suspects sentenced.

Oklahoma making most abortions illegal...judge upholds Florida 24-hour abortion waiting period...and the head of Cyprus’ Orthodox Christian Church has harsh words for Putin.

Tourists return to Jerusalem for Holy Week...more violence in Israel...and Pope calls for cease fire in Ukraine.

Gender transition medication law goes to Alabama governor...Coptic priest killed in Egypt...and more violence in Israel.

Kentucky’s governor vetoes transgender youth athlete bill...NBA to keep 2023 All-Star Game in Salt Lake City despite its opposition to Utah’s transgender youth athlete ban...and Michigan's governor asks court to recognize a right to abortion under her state's constitution.

Update on five fetuses found in home a pro-life group member...transgender sports bill passed by another state legislative body...and potential turmoil for Israel's ruling government.

Oklahoma legislature passes bill making performing an abortion a felony...Colorado codifies right to abortion in state law...and two of Darwin’s notebooks reported stolen over 20 years ago reappear.

Another federal judge blocks military from disciplining officers for refusing Covid-19 vaccine...and Pope Francis still working on meeting with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church over Ukraine.

Pope begs forgiveness from Indigenous Peoples of Canada...warning for religious minorities in Ukraine if Russia gains control...and rainbow flags could be seized at the World Cup.

U.N. release research on pregnancy and abortion world-wide... a new “X” gender marker being added to U.S. passport applications...and Canadian First Nations delegation meets with Pope Francis.

Kentucky lawmakers vote to ban abortions after 15 weeks...Planned Parent suing Idaho over new abortion law...and Finnish lawmaker acquitted of alleged incitement against homosexuals.

Oregon makes significant change to assisted suicide law...the leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians denounces Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...and two leaders of Israel and Jordan meet over maintaining calm in Jerusalem.

Arizona Legislature approves abortion and certain transgender bans...and North Carolina's lieutenant governor and wife call abortion over 30 years ago "the wrong decision".

Idaho abortion bill becomes law...and U.S. Supreme Court sides with Texas death row inmate on pastoral prayer.

Supreme Court nominee comments on her religious faith...California Governor signs bill making abortion cheaper...and transgender sports ban vetoes and possible overrides.

Disney walkouts today over Florida ban of classroom sexual orientation discussion...Unborn Child with a Disability Protection and Education Act now law in West Virginia...and Habitat for Humanity gets 436 million dollar donation.

Ukrainians flock to church across Europe...U.S. Secretary of State calls violent repression of Muslim Rohingya's in Myanmar "genocide"...and U.S. Supreme Court won't hear Seattle's Union Gospel Mission case.

Putin appears at large rally in Moscow...Pope speaks out against Russian invasion of Ukraine...and Seattle-area residents to serve at Ukrainian border.

Washington State bans Texas-style abortion lawsuits...Vatican being called to reprimand two leading churchmen seeking changes in teaching on sexuality...and Edward Graham of Samaritan's Purse is just back from the Ukraine border.

Pope Francis and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church meet in video call about Ukraine...an update from the Ukrainian border in Moldova...and updates on Pro-Life legislation in two U.S. states and Central America.

Abortion legislation similar to a Texas law passes the Idaho House...a bill limiting how race can be discussed in classrooms becomes law in Mississippi...and the mayor Kyiv asks Pope Francis to visit the city

Texas Supreme Court paves way for abortion law to remain in place...and Kentucky lawmakers advance proposal to ban abortions after 15 weeks.

Convoy of Hope at the Ukrainian-Polish border...and Israel's foreign minister and Jordan's king meet to calm tensions in Jerusalem.

Tennessee House advances ban on public schools teaching certain LGBT issues or lifestyles...Guatemalan lawmakers bucking trend on abortion in Latin America...and four men convicted in France of terrorist conspiracy after 2016 murder of Catholic priest.

Head of the Russian Orthodox Church speaks out on invasion of Ukraine...Vatican Secretary of State speaks with Russia's Foreign Minister...and Florida passes bill on teaching sexual orientation and gender identity to K-3rd graders.