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Christianity is \'over\' in Iraq, but \'God is not dead despite terrible persecution,\' says \'Vicar of Baghdad\'
Christianity is 'over' in Iraq, but 'God is not dead despite terrible persecution,' says 'Vicar of Baghdad'

An eminent Anglican priest known as the "Vicar of Baghdad" has just presented two contrasting images of Christianity in Iraq.

In Afghanistan, more than 1 in 10 babies die at birth. Here\'s why – and how it can change
In Afghanistan, more than 1 in 10 babies die at birth. Here's why – and how it can change

Afghanistan currently has the worst infant mortality rate in the world, with 112 babies dying in every 1,000 births.

Study shows \'religious\' countries are worse at science. What does this really tell us?
Study shows 'religious' countries are worse at science. What does this really tell us?

The more heavily faith-fuelled a society is, the worse its citizens will perform in maths and science. On the surface this looks like a damning indictment of faith – another feather in the cap of the new atheists who will say, 'We told you so'.

#PrayForLondon is the latest #PrayFor hashtag to trend. Sadly, there have been many others
#PrayForLondon is the latest #PrayFor hashtag to trend. Sadly, there have been many others

The #PrayFor hashtag has become a universal, compassionate response to terror events around the world. It reaches beyond any individual faith, even to atheists, in empowering individuals at times when fear and feelings of powerlessness can become almost overwhelming.

Fortune\'s 50 greatest leaders: Who is the one religious figure?
Fortune's 50 greatest leaders: Who is the one religious figure?

The annual list – on which the Pope has appeared every year since his election five years ago – includes widely-known figures like Melinda Gates and Angel Merkel, but also lower-profile people who have made their mark in their own sphere.

Hillsong has a \'no tolerance\' policy on paedophiles, Brian Houston tells Royal Commission
Hillsong has a 'no tolerance' policy on paedophiles, Brian Houston tells Royal Commission

Houston's own father Frank, a Pentecostal Assenblies of God pastor, who died in 2004, confessed in 1999 and 2000 to sexually abusing boys in New Zealand three decades earlier.

U.S. sees 700% rise in doomsday bunker sales amid talk of coming \'Apocalypse\'
U.S. sees 700% rise in doomsday bunker sales amid talk of coming 'Apocalypse'

If World War III breaks out and nuclear warheads detonate in the sky, obliterating thousands if not millions of people, there will be people who will see the "Apocalypse" unfold before their very eyes in the comfort of their doomsday bunkers.

Archaeologists shed light on Jesus\' life and times with discovery of crucifixion nails, other clues
Archaeologists shed light on Jesus' life and times with discovery of crucifixion nails, other clues

Archaeologists are discovering more clues that are shedding more light on the life and times of Jesus Christ.

Newly restored tomb of Christ may be on the brink of \'catastrophic\' collapse
Newly restored tomb of Christ may be on the brink of 'catastrophic' collapse

In just a few weeks Christians across the world will celebrate the resurrection of Christ, and the miracle of the empty tomb. However, the holy site venerated as Christ's tomb is standing on rocky ground, and may be on the brink of collapse.

Resisting evil: How should Christians respond to the Westminster attack?
Resisting evil: How should Christians respond to the Westminster attack?

Christians will respond to the attack in Westminster by sharing the peace, being in relationship and resisting evil...

\'God\'s not through with you\' – Rex Tillerson took the job as Secretary of State because his wife told him to
'God's not through with you' – Rex Tillerson took the job as Secretary of State because his wife told him to

Donald Trump's inexperienced Secretary of State took the job because his wife told him that God had not finished with him yet.

WATCH: Little girl goes viral when she steals the Pope\'s hat
WATCH: Little girl goes viral when she steals the Pope's hat

It was the perfect crime. A viral video has shown the moment a little girl stole Pope Francis' hat.

Bishop of Leeds on Westminster attack: Abbey represented \'hope amid the worst of human depravity\'
Bishop of Leeds on Westminster attack: Abbey represented 'hope amid the worst of human depravity'

The Bishop of Leeds has spoken of his experience of being in the Palace of Westminster during the attack yesterday afternoon.

\'Hand of God\' appears in the sky; netizens believe it\'s a \'miracle\'
'Hand of God' appears in the sky; netizens believe it's a 'miracle'

Christians are always on the lookout for any signs or messages coming from God. Hence, when a photo circulated online showing what appears to be an image of the hand of God, some people began calling it a "miracle."

#PrayForLondon plead religious leaders after 4 die, 20 injured in terror attack
#PrayForLondon plead religious leaders after 4 die, 20 injured in terror attack

Religious groups reeled in shock on Wednesday as a terror incident hit the Houses of Parliament on the anniversary of the Brussels attacks last year.

Worldwide Catholic Good Friday Collection to go to Christians in the Holy Land
Worldwide Catholic Good Friday Collection to go to Christians in the Holy Land

The Vatican has announced that the Catholic annual Good Friday Collection will this year benefit the beleaguered Christian communities of the Holy Land.