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Germans drop Christian tradition to give 'consideration' to Muslim refugees
In order to make Muslim migrants in Germany feel more welcome, several schools and daycare centers in Düsseldorf have decided to skip the annual Feast of Saint Martin on November 11 and instead name it as the secular "Festival of Lights."
2 Vatican employees arrested, charged with leaking 'confidential documents'
Two employees of the Vatican - a Spanish priest and an Italian laywoman have just been arrested after they were charged of leaking confidential documents.
2 historic black churches saved as Houston drops claims on their property
The Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and Latter Day Deliverance Revival Center are thankfully saved, even after the city of Houston, Texas tried to bulldoze the building that contained both churches in order to make way for urban development.
'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson says he shares Dr. Ben Carson's Adventist faith
"Duck Dynasty" star Willie Robertson's presidential candidate of choice still seems to be a mystery, since the Christian reality star had earlier voiced his support for both Republican hopefuls Donald Trump and Bobby Jindal. Now, Willie is voicing his defense over Ben Carson's faith.
Joyce Meyer shares the secrets to answered prayers: 'Ask God with a sincere heart'
Popular Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer used to think that there was always something lacking in her prayers, and she often struggled with feelings of doubt, fear, and lack of confidence that God even heard her at all.
Gay activists demand their participation in non-Irish St. Patrick's Day parade in NY
Several activists have complained that the St. Patrick's Day Parade held annually in New York City is a parade purporting homophobia, and for the past 25 years, they have built a case against the parade claiming it to represent bigoted "Catholic character."
Pastor warns Christians in US: Persecution has started and it will only grow worse
The challenges faced by Christian Americans right now is similar to the ones faced by Jews in Nazi Germany during the 1930s, says Pastor Carl Gallups, and he is warning Christians to be prepared for the worst since the attack on America's faith-based groups is only getting started.
First black leader of US Episcopal Church urges Christians to bridge racial gaps
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has just been installed on Sunday as the first black leader of the U.S. Episcopal Church, and he is already encouraging Episcopalians to bridge the gap among different races, between the educated and uneducated, as well as among the rich and poor.
Before first childbirth, Jessa celebrates first wedding anniversary with husband Ben
Right before giving birth to their first child, Ben and Jessa Seewald are celebrating their first wedding anniversary with words of love, lots of throwback photos and videos, and some fast food.
'Supergirl' star Melissa Benoist frustrated that people focus more on Kara Zor-El's gender than on story about humanity
People have placed too much hype surrounding Kara Zor-El's gender in the new television series "Supergirl," and this is something that has gotten lead star Melissa Benoist quite frustrated because it shifts the focus away from the show's values.
Leah Remini spills more Scientology frustrations: Being critical of Tom Cruise is being critical of church itself
Former Scientologist and actress Leah Remini is not yet done spilling the beans against her former church, and now she is even speaking out against one of the church's most popular members - Tom Cruise.
Ben Carson says people should focus 'on my ties with God, not my denomination'
Things are definitely heating up on the GOP race, with Donald Trump recently criticizing rival Dr. Ben Carson's involvement with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Coming to his own defense, the former neurosurgen said that his relationship with God is "the most important aspect. It's not really denomination specific."
'Exorcism Live' is 'all for show,' exorcist not a Catholic priest, says D.C. prelate
The Roman Catholic Church is highly critical of a televised exorcism to be conducted at a house in St. Louis, Missouri on the eve of Halloween, and Rev. Thomas Petri, vice president and academic dean at the Dominican House of Studies said that the program to be aired by the Destination America network is "wrong in so many ways."
Kirk Franklin's wife Tammy grateful as she contemplates 'life beyond our children'
It is never easy for any parent to let go of their child. For Christian singer Kirk Franklin's wife Tammy, the day that their daughter went off to college was both painful and enlightening.
Justin Bieber apologises for storming off stage when unruly fans tried to grab him
Canadian Christian singer Justin Bieber had a momentary flare up while performing on stage in Oslo, Norway after over-excited fans tried to grab him while he was trying to wipe off some liquid on the floor.
Candace Cameron-Bure defends virgins: 'This is about wanting to honour God'
When 22-year-old Christian bride Brelyn Bowman gave her father a "certificate of purity" during her wedding day to prove that she maintained her virginity before getting married, Brelyn was lambasted on social media for being "creepy" and "disturbing."