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Terrorist couple planned bloodier attack; California massacre investigation points to Pakistan connection
The Islamic terrorist couple who slaughtered 14 people in Southern California and wounded 21 others last week would have killed more had the bombs they left at the site of the massacre exploded when the first responders arrived, law enforcement sources revealed.
'I got you': California employee recalls 'amazing selfless man'â her 'friend and hero' who took bullets to save her
An "amazing, selfless" Christian "angel of a man" saved an officemate's life by using his body to shield her from the flying bullets during the San Bernardino mass shooting on Dec. 2, 2015.
Three Bible miracles that teach us how to pray
Sometimes in the Bible, prayer is an action, not expressed in words.
Hanukkah: What exactly are Jews celebrating?
The Festival of Lights recalls an event in ancient Jewish history.
Chinese house church forced to close as government crackdown continues
A house church in China has been branded illegal by local officials and forced to stop holding meetings.
India: Christian-run orphanage accused of housing trafficked girls
The founder of Moses Ministries has denied the allegations, which he says are motivated by anti-Christian feeling.
Family could face daily $500 fine for Zombie-themed Nativity
A zombie-themed Nativity scene in Ohio could cost a family $500 a day in fines after receiving complaints from local officials and religious groups.
Christians shelter from ISIS in ancient monastery near Mosul
One of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world is being used to shelter Christians fleeing persecution by Islamic State in Erbil, Iraq.
Russell Moore: Christians should condemn Trump's 'reckless' attitude to Muslims
Anyone who champions religious freedom should denounce Donald Trump's "reckless, demagogic rhetoric", Russell Moore has said in the wake of yet another controversial statement from the Republican Presidential candidate.
Middle East violence sign of End Times, say US evangelicals
The vast majority of US evangelicals believe that the unfolding violence in the Middle East is a sign that the end times are nearer.
Pope Francis lights Nativity scene made from refugee boat
Pope Francis on Sunday lit the Christmas tree and Nativity scene at the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi, which was built into a boat used by migrants to travel from Tunisia to Lampedusa last year.
Angela Merkel: Immigrants can help Germany learn more about Christianity
Merkel shrugged aside the growing unease in her coalition over the influx of nearly a million migrants this year.
Triumphant Venezuela opposition looks to boost economy, free prisoners
Venezuela's opposition has won control of the legislature for the first time in 16 years of Socialist rule.
Three murdered priests beatified in Peru
Three missionary priests murdered in Peru in 1991 have become the first Catholic martyrs to be beatified in the country.
International backlash against Trump's call to ban Muslims from US
His statement is the most dramatic response by a candidate yet to last week's shooting spree.
What Christmas can teach us about the wisdom of waiting
While modern culture is the antithesis of waiting, Christmas can teach us so much about the benefits of delaying gratification.