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Seattle Archdiocese pays out $9 million over priest sex abuse claims
Seattle Archdiocese pays out $9 million over priest sex abuse claims

The Seattle Archdiocese has agreed to pay $9 million to eight women who were allegedly abused by a former priest as children, according to reports on Wednesday.

Surging Cruz closes in on Trump nationally; Clinton seen losing to Cruz and Kasich but beating Trump in 1-on-1 matchups
Surging Cruz closes in on Trump nationally; Clinton seen losing to Cruz and Kasich but beating Trump in 1-on-1 matchups

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is now only three points behind Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump nationally, which is a statistical tie, a new Fox News poll shows. The number is within the poll's five-point margin of error, according to Newsmax.

ISIS has 400 trained terrorists ready to strike various targets in Europe, intel officials reveal
ISIS has 400 trained terrorists ready to strike various targets in Europe, intel officials reveal

The Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group has at least 400 trained militants ready to strike various targets in Europe, intelligence officials have disclosed to the Associated Press.

Obama slammed for doing the tango in Argentina, cosying up with dictator in Cuba as terror fears grip Europe
Obama slammed for doing the tango in Argentina, cosying up with dictator in Cuba as terror fears grip Europe

While America's allies in Europe were mourning the victims of Tuesday's deadly terrorist attacks in Brussels and bracing for a possible follow-up attacks, U.S. President Barack Obama was busy doing the tango and taking in other pleasures on his visits to Cuba and Argentina, observers noted.

\'God\'s Not Dead 2\' producer denies film is \'full of fake Christian persecution\'
'God's Not Dead 2' producer denies film is 'full of fake Christian persecution'

God's Not Dead 2's producer has denied accusations that the film is "full of fake Christian persecution", arguing that if it weren't true, people wouldn't be getting so offended by it.

Lord Bates: Christian faith \'central\' to decision to quit government
Lord Bates: Christian faith 'central' to decision to quit government

Home Office Minister Lord Bates spoke to Christian Today about his decision to quit government

We will not be \'cajoled\' into accepting homosexuality, says African Archbishop
We will not be 'cajoled' into accepting homosexuality, says African Archbishop

A leading conservative Archbishop has accused the worldwide Anglican leadership of trying to "cajole" orthodox churches into accepting homosexuality.

What to do when you are unsure if your profession fits your purpose
What to do when you are unsure if your profession fits your purpose

Have you ever had that tug in your gut that told you that your job just might not be what God is calling you to do? You're not alone.

In a world with so much tragedy, here\'s why we should celebrate Easter
In a world with so much tragedy, here's why we should celebrate Easter

As Christians, we remain an Easter people – even as we journey through the death and desolation of Good Friday.

How to win the battle against hopelessness
How to win the battle against hopelessness

Have you ever experienced such a time where hope wasn't the best solution because you didn't want to be disappointed by God?

Lakewood Church suspends Israel Houghton after divorce announcement
Lakewood Church suspends Israel Houghton after divorce announcement

Joel Olsteen's Lakewood Church has placed Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Israel Houghton on indefinite leave, after he announced his divorce and is now dating Adrienne Bailon.

7 Bible verses to claim in times of great conflict
7 Bible verses to claim in times of great conflict

Here are seven Bible verses that assure us the victory that we have in Christ Jesus even in times of great conflict.

Church officials urge prayer for Yemen priest held by ISIS, deny crucifixion rumours
Church officials urge prayer for Yemen priest held by ISIS, deny crucifixion rumours

Internet rumours that Indian priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil is being tortured by Islamic State and will be crucified on Good Friday are untrue, according to Church officials.

6 wrong thoughts that can negatively influence a Christian\'s sense of self
6 wrong thoughts that can negatively influence a Christian's sense of self

We all know that God defines who we are at best, but sometimes it feels as if things apart from God give better and more sensible definitions to our identity than God's grace.

Pope Francis is more popular than world leaders, new poll reveals
Pope Francis is more popular than world leaders, new poll reveals

Pope Francis is more popular than any political world leader, even among atheists, according to a new opinion poll.

The Last Supper: What can we learn from Jesus\' final meal?
The Last Supper: What can we learn from Jesus' final meal?

Jesus gave us a meal by which to remember Him. It's a meal which brings us together as one family of believers. A physical act in which we partake so that our bodies recognise the Good News – as well as our minds.