May 15, 2026 — Kyiv Mourns, The Pope Warns of AI War, and 'Christian Nationalism' Goes Mainstream

A Russian missile strike on a Kyiv apartment building kills 24, including three children. Pope Leo XIV warns of a 'spiral of annihilation' as militaries race toward AI-directed warfare. And Pew Research finds 'Christian nationalism' is now a household phrase — even as Americans can't agree on what it means.Stories Covered• Kyiv apartment strike death toll rises to 24, including three children• Pope Leo XIV decries AI-directed warfare and autonomous weapons• Pew Research: 'Christian Nationalism' becomes a household term• Supreme Court maintains access to mifepristone• CIA Director Ratcliffe meets with Raul Castro's grandson in Havana• Gen Z homeowners outpacing millennials at the same age• Tensions flare near the Strait of Hormuz — one ship seized, another sunkScripture References• Proverbs 24:11 — Rescue those being taken away to death• Genesis 1:27 — Made in the image of God• Philippians 3:20 — Our citizenship is in heaven• 1 Peter 2:11 — Sojourners and exiles• Psalm 139 — Knit together in the womb• Proverbs 25:2 — The glory of kings to search out a matter• Psalm 46:9 — He makes wars cease (verse of the day)Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Free Bible study app with five inductive study modes. No ads, no data collection. Download on the App Store.Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSConnect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode