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Manny Pacquiao Files Bill Seeking 'Bible Day' Holiday in the Philippines, Cites Scripture's Big Role in Nation-Building
Manny Pacquiao, iconic Christian boxer and senator from the Philippines, wants a new holiday declared in his own countryâa "National Bible Day."

Japanese Pilot Who Attacked Pearl Harbor Led to Faith by American Prisoner of War
They were sworn enemies but ended up as brothers in Christ spreading the message of love.

Meet The Christian Artist Working In Gaza
Only about 1,200 Christians remain in Gaza -- a tiny fraction of the population in a territory run by Hamas Islamists -- but artist Naser Jeldha is doing what he can to preserve its Christian heritage through art.

Attack On Cairo Cathedral Kills At Least 25
At least 20 people have died and 35 injured after an explosion hit Cairo's Coptic Cathedral on Sunday.

Officials in New Mexico Won't Remove Ten Commandments Monument Despite Court Order
Officials of a city in the United States are standing up for their Christian faith and are poised to defy a local court ruling declaring a Ten Commandments monument on the grounds of their city hall as unconstitutional.

Nigeria Church Collapse: Up To 160 Dead, Says Hospital Director
At least 60 people were killed when a church roof collapsed during a service in southern Nigeria on Saturday.

Dylann Roof Trial: 'I Did It,' Church Gunman Says
Jurors in the federal hate crimes trial of Dylann Roof watched a video on Friday of the avowed white supremacist confessing to killing nine parishioners at a historic black church in South Carolina and saying he felt he "had to do it."

'Jacob Sheep' Return to Israel: 'Precursor' to Third Temple and Second Coming of Christ?
The arrival in Israel this month of an ancient breed of sheep has been called a "prophetic precursor" for the building of the Third Temple in Jerusalem. In turn, the building of this temple is said to be one of the prophesied events leading to the Second Coming of Christ.

CIA Says Russia Intervened To Help Trump Win White House
The CIA has concluded that Russia intervened in the 2016 election to help President-elect Donald Trump win the White House

Hospitals Destroyed And Millions Starving: The Crisis In Yemen Is Worsening
As the worst humanitarian crisis in the world continues to rage in Yemen, Christian aid organisation Tearfund today launched an appeal to help the more than 18 million people continuing to suffer.

Franklin Graham Slams Time Magazine For Comparison Of Hillary Clinton To Moses
Christian evangelist Franklin Graham has condemned Time magazine for comparing Hillary Clinton to Moses.

Donald Trump Chooses Climate Sceptic and Committed Christian Scott Pruitt For Top Environment Job
Southern Baptist leaders have welcomed the choice by President-elect Donald Trump of leading Baptist layman Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency.

Christian Politician Faces Controversial Blasphemy Trial In Indonesia
A Christian politician is to be tried for alleged blasphemy next week in a case that illustrates the growing tensions between Islam and other faiths in Indonesia.

British Government Has Failed The Christians Of Syria And Iraq, Senior Clergy Say
Senior Anglican clergy have accused the British government of failing to take seriously the urgent plight of Christians facing persecution and death in Syria and Iraq.

Christian Charity Compassion International Could Be Forced Out Of India
A deep suspicion of the activity of foreign Christian organisations has led to a crisis for one of the largest and longest-established working in India today.

Orthodox Christians In Russian Town Protest Against New Condom Factory
Christian protestors have demanded a town in Russia cease production of condoms in a new factory because they believe the items damage their community's good name