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Angelina Jolie discovered the power of prayer on the set of \'Unbroken\'
Angelina Jolie discovered the power of prayer on the set of 'Unbroken'

Angelina Jolie reportedly prayed for--and received--a miracle during the filming of 'Unbroken.'

Charges against Philly Jesus are dropped
Charges against Philly Jesus are dropped

The District Attorney of Philadelphia's Office withdrew the charges against Michael Grant, widely known as Philly Jesus.

Synagogue stabbing suspect killed by police
Synagogue stabbing suspect killed by police

Synagogue stabbing suspect killed by police

\'Hate campaigns\' increasingly launched against atheists
'Hate campaigns' increasingly launched against atheists

There has been a marked increase in the systematic targeting of atheists across the globe, a report released today reveals.

19-year-old woman burned alive: Grieving mother says God\'s punishment will be \'worse than anything that we can do\'
19-year-old woman burned alive: Grieving mother says God's punishment will be 'worse than anything that we can do'

The last words of a woman burned alive may be the key to solving her murder

Atheists fight to end US ban on holding public office
Atheists fight to end US ban on holding public office

Atheists are fighting laws in seven US states that prevent them from holding public office.

Real Housewives of Atlanta's Phaedra Parks is believing in God for the victory after difficult split from Apollo Nida

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks just keeps looking forward and never back after what has been a challenging year.

Despite Syria\'s turmoil, church leaders say new people are coming to the faith
Despite Syria's turmoil, church leaders say new people are coming to the faith

With a civil war that has torn the country apart and the Islamic State taking oppressive control of towns and cities, there is much cause for sorrow in Syria.

Anti-gay pastor Steven Anderson tricks rabbis into making anti-Semitic film
Anti-gay pastor Steven Anderson tricks rabbis into making anti-Semitic film

An Arizona pastor who recently called for the execution of homosexuals has allegedly tricked rabbis into appearing in a documentary which has been described as anti-Jewish.

Shane Claiborne: The power of a name
Shane Claiborne: The power of a name

As we remember Jesus coming to earth at Christmas, his human suffering and struggle leads us to lament the injustice we see today, says Shane Claiborne.

Pope Francis calls for rethink on treatment of divorcees
Pope Francis calls for rethink on treatment of divorcees

The Pope is asking bishops and priests around the world to consider whether Orthodox church practice might be the best way forward to resolve the crisis over divorce and remarriage.

Three Syrian journalists killed in missile attack: CPJ
Three Syrian journalists killed in missile attack: CPJ

Three journalists from the Syrian opposition television channel Orient News were killed in the southwest of the country when a missile hit their vehicle, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said late on Tuesday.

France's last hostage Serge Lazarevic celebrates after release: 'I forgot what freedom is, don't ever forget'

France's last hostage abroad is celebrating his freedom after returning to his country following his release from captivity.

Pakistani family massacred by relatives in honour killing carried out 28 years after parents married
Pakistani family massacred by relatives in honour killing carried out 28 years after parents married

An 18-year-old girl was the sole survivor in the brutal murder of her family in the Pakistani city of Jhang on Tuesday night.

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says tensions between US and Russia are \'extremely dangerous\', calls for summit
Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev says tensions between US and Russia are 'extremely dangerous', calls for summit

The former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev has called upon the US and Russia to hold a summit to improve ties as he warned that the status quo could be detrimental.

Philippines security forces protecting relief workers from Maoist rebel threat
Philippines security forces protecting relief workers from Maoist rebel threat

There are concerns for the safety of relief workers responding to the fallout of Typhoon Hagupit in the Philippines.