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Michigan's first blind Supreme Court Justice prepares to take office
Michigan's first blind Supreme Court Justice prepares to take office

Prayer vigil held for California woman stabbed during mugging
Prayer vigil held for California woman stabbed during mugging
Billboard in New York's Times Square thanks God for freedom
The Answers in Genesis billboard defended religious liberty

Presbyterian church's Glee Music Camp challenged by Auburn, New York city council
A Presbyterian church has been accused by the city of Auburn, New York of using one of its buildings for commercial purposes - a violation of city zoning laws

Firefighters lose lawsuit over gay pride parade
Firefighters lose lawsuit over gay pride parade

Facebook apologises after Year in Review feature drags up memories some users would rather forget
Facebook has issued an apology for the grief its Year in Review feature has caused some users.

FBI joins investigation after baby Jesus stolen from Nativity scene and replaced with real pig's head
The FBI is now working with the Haverhill Police Department to find out who stole the baby Jesus figure from a nativity scene outside a local church and replaced it with a real pig's head.

Will and Kate attend church without Prince George - because he's too noisy!
Prince William and Kate apologised to crowds for not bringing Prince George to the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service.

AirAsia Flight QZ8501: Indonesian president offers prayers as debris is found
The Indonesian president today said he was praying for strength for the families of those aboard AirAsia Flight QZ8501, debris from which has now been found.

NFL players give away 500 Bibles over the holiday season
Together with Athletes for Charity, seven NFL players gave away 500 premium Tyndale study Bibles to fans.

Vatican releases Femen activist who stole Baby Jesus while topless on Christmas Day
The Vatican has released Iana Zhdanova after arresting her for stealing a replica of the Baby Jesus from the St. Peter's Square nativity scene while topless on Christmas day.

Ten things to look out for in 2015
Krish Kandiah looks ahead to what might be in store for the next year.
Jessa Duggar thanks sister Jill for being 'great example' of 'what it means to be a loving wife'
Jessa Duggar, star of the TV series, "19 Kids and Counting" posted a photo on Instagram commending her sister Jill for being an amazing example to her on what it is to be a loving wife.

The Theory of Everything: Review
A film of substance and of style, which repeatedly raises questions about success in work, life and love, writes Lucinda Borkett-Jones.

Religious education is key to defeating extremism, says Moderator
Attempts to remove religious education from Scottish schools must be defied, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has said in his New Year message.

Year in review: The biggest church stories of 2014
Mark Woods offers his take on some of the notable events of the last 12 months.