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Sexual exploitation of nuns is part of 'Christian culture' says Hindu leader
A Hindu leader in India yesterday claimed that the rape of an elderly nun last weekend was part of "Christian culture".

Michael Nazir-Ali: Christians in Pakistan are 'sitting ducks' for terrorist attacks
The former Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali, has called on the Pakistani government to send in the army to root out terrorists and said the United Nations must address the plight of persecuted Christians.

Meriam Ibrahim doesn't support 'I am a Christian' film being made about her life
Meriam's husband told Christian Today that they feel the production company is "taking advantage of them".

Trainee vicars to get science lessons to help them understand the modern world
The Church of England is launching a £700,000 project to improve its relationship with the world of science.

Malaysia under pressure to implement sharia law including impalement and crucifixion
Calls by the Islamist opposition party for strict Islamic law indicate a drift to more conservative Islam.

Food and water are running low in Vanuatu after monster cyclone hits
Aid agencies have ramped up appeals for help in the wake of Cyclone Pam.

Israel election: Netanyahu wins after a sharp shift to the right
The promise of no Palestinian state and more settlements attracted voters.

Pastor under fire for comparing gays to axe murderers
A Michigan pastor caused a firestorm of controversy after audio of a sermon from earlier this month went viral last week.
Father Ray Kelly releases music video for Irish classic, 'Danny Boy'
Internet sensation Father Ray Kelly released the music video for his single, "Danny Boy," on Tuesday â coinciding perfectly with St. Patrick's Day.

2,000 geese fall dead from the sky in Idaho
Thousands of geese fell out of the sky in a matter of days in Idaho in what is suspected to be an outbreak of avian cholera.

Goodbye hug miraculously brings newborn back to life
A premature newborn on the brink of death in Australia was revived after a goodbye hug from his parents, and is now a thriving five-year-old.

Pope Francis escalates case of suspected child abuse by Italian priest
Pope Francis has come to the aid of an Italian man accusing his former priest of abusing him when he was a child in Naples.

Creflo Dollar cancels multi-million dollar fundraiser for new private jet
Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar has cancelled a $60 million fundraiser after a strong backlash online.

ISIS tweets destruction of more Christian sites
The Islamic State (IS) shared photos of the destruction of Christian relics on Twitter on Monday, increasing calls for the terrorist group to be stopped.

What we can learn from Ava the robot
Krish Kandiah looks at what we can learn from the growth of Artificial Intelligence.

DRC priest likely murdered by criminal gang
The murder of a Catholic priest in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been branded "abominable, abhorrent and infernal" by the Bishop of Goma.