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Depressed Muslim about to hang himself hears pastor preaching, leading him to Jesus and saving his life
The voice of God prevented this Muslim man from taking his own life out of sheer desperation.
Bible argument leads wheelchair-bound pastor, 67, to fatally shoot fellow retired pastor, 80
An argument over the Bible between two elderly pastors took a tragic turn when one of them allegedly shot the other in the head twice, killing the victim on the spot.
Most Christians believe pastors should not endorse political candidates
Most Christians believe churches and pastors should not endorse particular politican candidates, according to a survey. Most Americans, Christian and non-Christian, also feel the same.
Leading conservative Christians respond to latest 'gay' letter
Leading conservative Christians in the Church of England have given a surprisingly warm welcome to a new open letter to bishops calling for more support for gay Christians.
Pastor shoots dead retired minister during Bible study
A pastor has shot dead a retired minister in a retirement home.
Christians must not be 'harsh or vilifying' in LGBT debate says Australian Archbishop
The Church "understands the desire of two people to express their commitment of love and self-sacrifice", and must accept a pro same-sex marriage vote should Australia vote for marriage equality in a plebiscite, the head of the Anglican Church has said.
Former Pope Benedict XVI: 'I do not feel a failure.'
Speaking frankly in a new book, former Pope Benedict XVI warns that the "de-Christianisation" of Europe is underway and that Christianity is disappearing from the fabric of society.
Kerry tries again with Russian counterpart on Syria; US patience 'not infinite'
US officials have said they believe a deal is still possible, but warn that the talks could not go on forever.
Israel: Archaeologists restore Temple floor where Jesus walked
Israeli archaeologists have restored geometrically shaped floor tiles they believe originally formed part of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
Hungary sets example for other European nations on caring for persecuted Christians
In different parts of the world such as the Middle East and China, Christians are being abused and persecuted for their faith. The good news is that some countries are beginning to pay more attention to the plight of these persecuted Christians.
Europe close to its limits in accepting Mideast refugees who continue to pour in, says European Council president
Europe is at bursting point as an apparently unending stream of migrants fleeing war and terrorism in the Middle East continues to fill the continent.
Christian missionaries targeted by new government legislation in Nicaragua
Evangelical missionaries are being restricted under new laws in Nicaragua, which has seen hundreds of Christian missionaries affected.
United Methodist pastor keeps job after defying Church rules over same-sex wedding
Rev Val Rosenquist, of the United Methodist Church, will neither lose her job nor face trial after performing a same-sex wedding earlier this year.
Nabeel Qureshi is praying for a miracle: 'I will take refuge in my God'
Nabeel Qureshi, the popular Christian evangelist who revealed eight days ago he has stage-four stomach cancer, is praying for a miracle so he can continue with God's work in the world.
Hajj 2016: 10 things you should know about the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca
On Friday, Hajj begins in Mecca. Each year, more than 3vmillion Muslims visit the desert valley in western Saudi Arabia for what has become one of the world's largest religious pilgrimages.
Cuban churches condemn US threat to Christian humanitarian group
Pastors for Peace has defied Washington's sanctions by travelling to Cuba to deliver aid from the US since 1992.