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Researchers discover hidden texts in ancient Christian manuscripts in Sinai monastery
Researchers discover hidden texts in ancient Christian manuscripts in Sinai monastery

A team of researchers have found ancient hidden writings in early Christian manuscripts that are currently housed in the world's oldest working monastery in Egypt.

Christian calligraphers cannot turn down orders for same-sex wedding invitations, Arizona court rules
Christian calligraphers cannot turn down orders for same-sex wedding invitations, Arizona court rules

The Arizona Court of Appeals has upheld a city ordinance that requires two Christian business owners to provide services for same-sex weddings despite their religious objections.

Former American Idol finalist shares how he found strength in God in the face of life-threatening illness
Former American Idol finalist shares how he found strength in God in the face of life-threatening illness

Scott MacIntyre, who became the first blind finalist in American Idol in 2009, has shared how his faith in God has helped him while he was battling kidney failure that began in his late teens.

Country singer Coffey Anderson asks fans to pray for his sick wife recovering from surgery
Country singer Coffey Anderson asks fans to pray for his sick wife recovering from surgery

Country singer Coffey Anderson has asked his followers on social media to pray for his wife, Criscilla, who is recovering from surgery and still awaiting some test results.

Trump promises action to improve plight of persecuted Christians in North Korea

US President Donald Trump has revealed that plans are underway to help Christians who are facing persecution in North Korea.

Egypt sees rise in disappearances of Coptic Christian women

The disappearance of a number of Coptic Christian women in Egypt in recent months has sparked fears that they are being targeted for human trafficking.

Parents, coaches complain of 'unfair advantage' after transgender track athletes win state championship
Parents, coaches complain of 'unfair advantage' after transgender track athletes win state championship

Parents, coaches and student-athletes are calling for a policy change on a high school track and field competition in Connecticut after two transgender athletes took the top spots at the state championship for girls.

Too much sleep could trigger diabetes or heart disease but so can too little, say researchers
Too much sleep could trigger diabetes or heart disease but so can too little, say researchers

A new study has found that less than six hours or more than 10 hours of sleep at night increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Ex-LGBTQ activists campaign against California bill seeking to criminalize attempts to change sexual orientation
Ex-LGBTQ activists campaign against California bill seeking to criminalize attempts to change sexual orientation

Former LGBTQ activists and Christian leaders have launched a campaign against a controversial bill that seeks to ban any attempts to change a person's sexual orientation.

Giant Marilyn Monroe statue in front of Connecticut church draws criticism from some parishioners
Giant Marilyn Monroe statue in front of Connecticut church draws criticism from some parishioners

A 26-foot tall statue of Marilyn Monroe has stirred up some residents of Connecticut due to its provocative pose and its placement in front of a church.

This is what the 'face of God' looks like, according to more than 500 American Christians
This is what the 'face of God' looks like, according to more than 500 American Christians

Researchers from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill have asked more than 500 American Christians about their perceptions of God's appearance to construct a composite face that reflects how the study participants imagined God to look like.

Mike Pence making sure Christian and Yazidi victims of ISIS receive US aid
Mike Pence making sure Christian and Yazidi victims of ISIS receive US aid

Vice President Mike Pence has instructed the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to expedite aid to help rebuild Christian and Yazidi communities in Iraq.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey apologizes for eating at Christian fastfood chain Chick-fil-A; Marco Rubio decries 'lunacy'
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey apologizes for eating at Christian fastfood chain Chick-fil-A; Marco Rubio decries 'lunacy'

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has apologized for eating at Chick-fil-A after some users of the social media platform took issue with the restaurant chain's Christian background.

Turkey says mosque closures in Austria may lead to a 'war between the cross and the crescent'
Turkey says mosque closures in Austria may lead to a 'war between the cross and the crescent'

Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has announced that the government will be shutting down a hardline Turkish nationalist mosque in Vienna and six other mosques being operated by the Arab Religious Community.

UK Home Office rejects asylum bid of Christian family fleeing persecution in Pakistan
UK Home Office rejects asylum bid of Christian family fleeing persecution in Pakistan

A Pakistani Christian family that has been living in the UK for six years is being forced to return to their home country after the Home Office turned down their application for asylum.

Bible translators forced to leave their homes amid violent conflict in Cameroon
Bible translators forced to leave their homes amid violent conflict in Cameroon

Local Bible translators in Cameroon have been forced to flee from their homes due to the violent conflicts that have been troubling the Central African country for months.