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EU reform deal would be \'irreversible\', says Cameron
EU reform deal would be 'irreversible', says Cameron

Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday that any deal agreed with the European Union on reforming Britain's relationship with the bloc would be irreversible.

Waiting and worrying: Refugees in Turkey fear for their families in Syria
Waiting and worrying: Refugees in Turkey fear for their families in Syria

Those who have already made the crossing beg the authorities to let their families in too.

Joey Feek cancer update: She\'s \'so thin and gaunt, more frail than ever,\' says Rory
Joey Feek cancer update: She's 'so thin and gaunt, more frail than ever,' says Rory

Rory revealed that Spring is when Joey feels the most alive, and despite her sickness, this year is no exception. When they finally saw Joey's seedlings sprout "like little arms stretching after a long sleep," the Feek family was overcome with joy and awe.

Natalie Grant thanks God for her daughter\'s miraculous recovery and the many people who prayed for her
Natalie Grant thanks God for her daughter's miraculous recovery and the many people who prayed for her

Christian singer Natalie Grant was in a state of panic when she saw that her 8-year-old daughter Gracie suddenly stopped breathing. She rushed the little girl to the hospital and cried when she learned that her daughter is suffering from a collapsed lung.

Pastor Carl Lentz shares what Hillsong Church does differently to attract people
Pastor Carl Lentz shares what Hillsong Church does differently to attract people

The Christian community has been singling out Hillsong Church for its ability to draw in the popular crowd - from singers Justin Bieber to Selena Gomez, and even reality star Kendall Jenner and actress Vanessa Hudgens - but lead Pastor Carl Lentz is saying that they are simply trying to get people from all walks of life closer to God.

Will \'19 Kids and Counting\' go back on the air this year? Camera crews seen trailing Duggar family members again
Will '19 Kids and Counting' go back on the air this year? Camera crews seen trailing Duggar family members again

There have been several rumours circulating that TLC network is planning to put "19 Kids and Counting" back on the air this year, and the Duggar family has even reportedly been seen having camera crews trailing them again.

Franklin Graham says \'secular\' America has \'only taken place in the last few years\'
Franklin Graham says 'secular' America has 'only taken place in the last few years'

The year 2015 had been a difficult one for Christians, even in America where same-sex marriage is now legal and those who oppose it are either castrated by society or sent to jail.

Christian missionary says abortion is \'not a good answer\' to counter the Zika virus
Christian missionary says abortion is 'not a good answer' to counter the Zika virus

Christian missionary Dr. David Vanderpool is on the ground in Thomazeau, Haiti trying to address the alarming outbreak of the Zika virus. According to him, it is easy for people who are currently safe from the virus to wax philosophical about women refraining from getting pregnant, but it isn't always that easy for the women in Haiti.

Church of Sweden apologises for \'racist\' schooling of indigenous Sami children
Church of Sweden apologises for 'racist' schooling of indigenous Sami children

The Church of Sweden has admitted to running segregated, racist schools for the country's ethnic Sami population.

Church of England attacks government plans to liberalise Sunday trading
Church of England attacks government plans to liberalise Sunday trading

The Bishop of St Albans, Rt Revd Dr Alan Smith says, "changing the law would have a negative effect on community and family life, whilst delivering few, if any, additional benefits for the economy".

Turkish envoy back at Vatican after withdrawal over Pope\'s \'genocide\' comment
Turkish envoy back at Vatican after withdrawal over Pope's 'genocide' comment

Turkey's ambassador has returned to the Vatican nearly 10 months after he was withdrawn in protest against Pope Francis's characterisation of the Armenian massacres as genocide.

When people can\'t admit their faith is complicit in violence
When people can't admit their faith is complicit in violence

Some religious people do not find it easy to acknowledge that their faith could be complicit in violence, according to a leading expert in the field of interfaith dialogue.

European aid luring middle class Christians away from Syria, says Archbishop of Aleppo
European aid luring middle class Christians away from Syria, says Archbishop of Aleppo

European aid to Christians in Syria targets middle class Christians and is equivalent to deportation, according to the Archbishop of Aleppo.

Islamic State atrocities are \'genocide\' says European Parliament
Islamic State atrocities are 'genocide' says European Parliament

The European Parliament has recognised as genocide the mass slaughter and persecution of Christians and others in the Middle East.

Pope\'s commission on sex abuse sits down to watch Spotlight
Pope's commission on sex abuse sits down to watch Spotlight

Members of the Pope's commission on child sex abuse began their latest meeting by sitting down to watch Spotlight, the story of the journalists at the Boston Globe who investigated and exposed Catholic child abuse.

Clinton\'s statements on Christianity don\'t match her views on abortion, author says
Clinton's statements on Christianity don't match her views on abortion, author says

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton may claim that she has studied the Holy Bible, but her actions and political views, especially on the issue of abortion, do not match her Christian statements, according to well-known commentator and author Larry Tomczak.