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Aggressive Secularism Discriminates Against Christians In The West, Vatican Diplomat Warns
A Holy See diplomat has warned that Christians face insidious discrimination, even in the West and countries where they are not obviously persecuted against, the Catholic Herald has reported.
Berlin Christmas Market Attack: 23-Year-Old Pakistani Asylum Seeker Named As Suspect
A 23-year-old asylum seeker of Pakistani origin named Naved B has been arrested under suspicion of carrying out the truck attack on a Christmas market in Berlin, according to German media reports.
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.