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CBN News is the newsroom of the Christian Broadcasting Network, pairing breaking world coverage with on-the-ground reporting from Washington and Jerusalem. The free app blends written stories, video shows and a built-in way to pray over the headlines you read.
Our verdict
CBN News brings the resources of a decades-old broadcast network to a modern, well-built free app. You get breaking world and U.S. news, original video reporting, and correspondents filing from Washington and the CBN Jerusalem bureau, all wrapped in a clean interface that surfaces both text and CBN's flagship shows like Faith Nation and Jerusalem Dateline.
Its standout touch is the way faith is stitched into the product: readers can tap to pray over a story, and the coverage is framed explicitly through a Christian lens. That framing is also its main limitation. The outlet carries a clear conservative political slant, so stories are often selected and told with a particular viewpoint, and readers who want neutral wire-style reporting should calibrate accordingly.
As a free, professionally produced news app with genuine video and international reach, CBN News is one of the strongest options in the category on production values alone. Just go in aware of its perspective and, ideally, read it alongside a source with a different editorial center of gravity.
How we scored it
Standout features
World Breaking News
Global and U.S. headlines as they develop.
CBN Shows
Faith Nation, Jerusalem Dateline and more.
Pray the News
Tap any story to pray over it.
Original Video
In-house correspondents and field reporting.
Jerusalem Bureau
Reporting from the Middle East on the ground.
News Alerts
Notifications for major breaking stories.
Pros & cons
✓ Pros
- Free with strong, network-quality production
- Excellent video reporting and full CBN shows
- International reach, including a Jerusalem bureau
- Pray-over-the-story feature ties faith to the news
- Polished, easy-to-navigate app with alerts
– Cons
- Pronounced conservative political slant
- Story selection reflects a clear viewpoint
- Less careful separation of news from advocacy
Best for
Viewers who want broadcast-quality Christian news and video, including strong Israel and Washington coverage, for free.
Look elsewhere if
You want politically neutral reporting or a clear firewall between straight news and editorial perspective.
Pricing
How it compares
| CBN News | Christianity Today | The Christian Post | WORLD News Group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.6 | 8.6 | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Price | Free | Freemium | Free | Paid |
| Video & multimedia | Excellent | Limited | Moderate | Moderate |
| Editorial balance | Slanted | Measured | Mixed | Stated view |
| App experience | Polished | Good | Basic | Good |
FAQ
Is CBN News free?
Yes. The app and website are free, supported by the Christian Broadcasting Network rather than a subscription.
What makes it different?
It combines written news with full video shows and a feature that lets you pray directly over the stories you read.
Does it have a political perspective?
Yes. CBN News reports from an openly Christian and generally conservative viewpoint, which shapes its coverage.
Can I watch video in the app?
Yes. The app carries original reporting plus CBN programs such as Faith Nation and Jerusalem Dateline.
What devices support it?
It is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Android, plus the CBN website.
