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Germany Rejecting 'Almost All' Applications for Asylum of Christian Refugees, Pastor Reveals
These Christian refugees thought they finally found a safe refuge when they arrived in Germany after fleeing persecution in their homelands.

Pray For Trump's Success, Says Arch-Critic Russell Moore
Russell Moore has been a trenchant critic of Trump and made no secret of his disdain for his moral failures and personal limitations during the election campaign.

Baptism Wish of Terminal Cancer Patient Granted: She Wants to Get Her 'Heart Right With God'
It's never too late to accept Jesus Christ into one's life â even when one is on the brink of death.

Pope Francis: Christians Face Daily Battle With Satan
Christians must every day resist the devil and flee from temptation, Pope Francis said on Thursday.

Girl Blames God After Boyfriend Dumps Her But Later Realises Reason for This and How Much God Loves Her
"Why would you let this hurt happen to me?" Rachel Ashley angrily asked this â not to her boyfriend of two-and-half-years who just broke up with her but to God Himself who, she believed then, caused their breakup to happen.

Conservative Christians Will Gain Influence Under Trump, Poll Says
Conservative Christians will gain influence under Donald Trump's presidency, more than half of Americans believe.

'There's a God Up There': Last Man on the Moon Who Marvelled At 'Majestic' Earth Passes Into Eternity
The last man to have landed and walked on the moon has left Earth againâthis time for good.

Why Are Abortion Numbers Falling In The United States?
Significant falls in the number of abortions and of abortion facilities are revealed in separate surveys â but no-one really knows why.

'Jesus Get Me Out of Here!': Desperate Call for Help of Driver in Burning Dump Truck Leads to His Rescue
Behind the wheels of a burning dump truck, Michael Bridges cried out, "Jesus, get me out of here!"

â¬700 Fine For Artist Who 'Defiled Church' By Doing Press-Ups On The Altar
A German artist has been fined â¬700 after he was accused of defiling a place of worship by doing press-ups on a church altar.

Clergy V Laity 'Power Struggle' Is Blocking Church Growth, Synod Told
Unhealthy relationships between clergy and lay people in the Church of England is blocking progress and fuelling resentment, the C of E's ruling synod will be told next month.

Is The CofE Letting Clergy Down? Report Calls For Military-Style Covenant Pledge
The Church of England is considering a military covenant style pledge to care for its clergy amid mounting concerns about patchy and inadequate support on offer.

Cathedral Removes Clip Of Islamic Call To Prayer From Facebook After Criticism
Gloucester Cathedral has removed a clip of a Muslim call to prayer being recited within its walls from its Facebook page following heavy criticism.

Monster Or Messiah: How Should The Church Respond To Donald Trump?
Trump has sharply divided the Christian community, with some delighting in his victory while others despair.

ISIS Jihadis Destroy Ancient Monument In Palmyra
Islamic State militants have destroyed one of the most famous monuments in the ancient city of Palmyra, the Tetrapylon, and the facade of its Roman Theatre, Syrian antiquities chief Maamoun Abdulkarim told Reuters on Friday.

'Most Importantly, We Will Be Protected By God.' Donald Trump Inauguration
"We will be protected by the great men and women of our military and law enforcement and, most importantly, we will be protected by God."