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Pope Francis Hugs and Prays With Survivors In Town Devastated By Earthquake
Pope Francis yesterday paid a surprise visit to Amatrice, the Italian town levelled by an earthquake at the end of August with the loss of 297 lives, and the other nearby devastated towns.

Assyrian Christians Caught In Crossfire As Fighting Rages Against ISIS
Kurdish militias have "occupied" parts of the Khabour villages in north-east Syria, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM), as fighting continues to re-take the area from Islamic State (ISIS).

Church Leaders Express Anger Over Image Of Jesus Immersed In Urine
A controversial artwork depicting the image of Jesus Christ submerged in urine is being displayed in the United Kingdom, and Christian leaders are expressing anger, calling the art piece as "disgraceful."

Rebels Fend Off Aleppo Assault As US Scrambles To Renew Peace Process
US Secretary of State John Kerry, who announced on Monday that Washington was suspending talks with Moscow due to Russia's role in the offensive, said peace efforts must carry on.

NASA Killer Asteroid Predictions Match Biblical Account Of End Of The World
The Bible describes how the world will endâand scientists agree.

Donald Trump Backs Football Coach Fired For Praying After Games: 'What They Did To You Was Absolutely Outrageous'
Donald Trump was talking about the fight to protect religious freedom in America when a man who embodies that fight came up â to his surprise.

The Unmistakable Spark Of Christian Fellowship Between The Pope And The Archbishop
Could Anglicans And Catholics Agree To Disagree? Under These Two, Anything Seems Possible

Iraqi Christian fighters on why they are taking on ISIS: 'They are the devil'
"Christian suffering is over," said one member of the Christian militia determined to defend the homes and lives of fellow believers from ISIS.

'Pray That God Keeps Us Safe': Hurricane Matthew Slams Into Haiti With Deadly Waves
The fiercest Caribbean storm in almost a decade ripped into Haiti's southwestern peninsula early on Tuesday.

Evangelicals Launch Prayer Campaign To Raise Votes For Trump
Evangelicals in Florida are launching a drive to mobilise prayer for people to vote for Donald Trump in the US presidential election next month.

Iraqi Archbishop: 'In The Midst Of All This Violence, Jesus Is Needed'
An archbishop in Iraq has appealed for Christians to stay in the Middle East, saying that they have "no choice" but to help bring about peace to the troubled region.

Billy Graham's Grandson Will: 'This Is The Start Of The End Times.'
Billy Graham's grandson Will Graham believes the world is entering the "end times" and that Jesus Christ may well return in his lifetime.

Christian And Muslim Leaders: Religion Is The Solution To Terrorism, Not The Problem
A two-day meeting between the Muslim Council of Elders (MCE) and the World Council of Churches (WCC) last week focussed on the vitality of working for peace and countering violence, especially that which is committed in the name of God.

Iraq Could Lose Its Syriac Christian Population If It Doesn't Amend Its Constitution
Iraq is at risk of losing its Syriac Christian presence if it does not legally recognise the group in its constitution, leading Church figures have warned.

Estonian Christians Angry About Artwork Telling Visitors To Kick Virgin Mary
The opening of Estonia's new National Museum has been overshadowed by protests from Church leaders and politicians over an exhibit they say mocks religion.

Catholics, Especially Latinos And Women, Favour Clinton Over Trump
A new poll has reaffirmed Hillary Clinton's lead over Donald Trump among Catholic voters in the US presidential election.