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No Christmas In Santa's Birthplace: Turkey Cracks Down On School Celebrations
A diplomatic row has broken out in Turkey after the National Ministry of Education reportedly banned German teachers from encouraging the celebration of Christmas at Istanbul High School.
Parishioners Condemn Hungarian Catholic Priest For Helping Refugees
A Hungarian Catholic priest has been attacked by parishioners after giving a group of Syrian Christian refugees shelter in a parish building.
Turkey Holds 6 After Russian Ambassador Dies In Aleppo Revenge Killing
Andrey Karlov was shot in the back as he gave a speech in Ankara on Monday by an off-duty police officer shouting "Don't forget Aleppo" and "Allahu Akbar".
Terrorist Truck Attack Leaves 12 Dead In Berlin Market Horror
The truck crashed into people gathered around wooden huts serving mulled wine and sausages at the foot of the Kaiser Wilhelm memorial church.
Miracle or Deception? Jesus Statue Appears to Move Its Head During Procession in Mexico
Is it a sign from God, or just a hoax?
After ISIS Threat to Escalate Terror Attacks This Christmas Season, Lorry Ploughs Through Berlin Market, Killing 12
The Islamic State (ISIS) has warned that it will escalate terrorist attacks against Christians in the coming weeks, reports said. It appeared to have carried out the threat on Monday night when a lorry ploughed through a Christmas market in Berlin, Germany, killing at least 12 people and injuring nearly 50 other shoppers, reports said.
Oscar Romero's Aide Guilty Of Child Sex Abuse, Vatican Inquiry Concludes
Two Catholic priests and a bishop from San Salvador have been removed from the priesthood after being found guilty of sexual abuse.
Nigerian Muslim Woman Donates Food To Christian Widows For Christmas
A Nigerian Muslim woman's kindness will help more than 50 Christian widows enjoy Christmas this year.
Scott Pruitt Is 'Not A Climate Change Denier' But Just Wants Ongoing Debate, Say Christian Evangelical Backers
Evangelical leaders stood their ground against scientists with a warm letter sent to President-elect Donald Trump welcoming his choice of climate change skeptic Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency.
Myanmar Accused Of 'Crimes Against Humanity' In Violence To Muslim Minority
Myanmar military have been accused of committing "crimes against humanity" after their treatment of the Rohingya Muslim minority.
Muslim Group Forces Christians to End Christmas Church Service Preparation in Indonesia
Minority Christians in Indonesia may have to celebrate Christmas quietly this year since Muslim hard-liners in the Southeast Asian country remain intolerant of such a celebration.
Jesus, Other Christian Statues Smashed, Defaced in Germany; Police Fail to Arrest Anyone
Jesus Christ â or the way he is depicted in statues â is under relentless attack in Germany.
Christians Mourn As Death Toll From Cairo Church Bombing Rises
The death toll from the Cairo church bombing has risen to 26 after an injured woman died at the weekend.
Syria Evacuation Plans In Chaos As Gunmen Burn Refugee Buses
Armed men burned five buses that were supposed to be used for an evacuation near Idlib in Syria on Sunday, stalling a deal to allow thousands to depart from the last rebel pocket in Aleppo.
Pope, Bishops Called On To Break Stalemate in Democratic Republic Of Congo
Talks in Democratic Republic of Congo between the ruling coalition and the opposition failed to reach a compromise on the political future of President Joseph Kabila, who is set to stay in power when his mandate ends on Monday.
Church Asked To Mediate Between Indigenous People And Chinese Mining Company In Ecuador
Ecuador sent soldiers and police on Thursday to an isolated jungle area after a policeman was killed and several security officials injured in a violent protest against a Chinese copper exploration project amid conflicts between mining companies and indigenous communities.