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Is that an angel, or Jesus Christ Himself, captured in photo of 9/11 lights above World Trade Center site?
Is that an angel, or Jesus Christ Himself, captured in photo of 9/11 lights above World Trade Center site?

A freelance photographer cannot explain how he got this one picture.

Christians in Egypt still being attacked 'with impunity' despite new church law

Egyptian authorities are "sending a message that Christians can be attacked with impunity" despite the passage of a new law that purportedly aims to protect churches.

ISIS \'in panic,\' declares state of emergency in Mosul amid waves of assassinations and airstrikes
ISIS 'in panic,' declares state of emergency in Mosul amid waves of assassinations and airstrikes

The Islamic State (ISIS) appears to be on the ropes amid the intensifying coalition air and ground campaign and the reported "waves of assassinations" of its leaders.

Which country has the fastest-growing church in the world?
Which country has the fastest-growing church in the world?

Despite intense persecution, the church in Iran is thriving.

Lee Abbey, the world-famous Christian retreat centre, celebrates 70 years
Lee Abbey, the world-famous Christian retreat centre, celebrates 70 years

Lee Abbey - a place where Christians can switch off from the world and switch onto God.

Paris teenager arrested over false security alert at church
Paris teenager arrested over false security alert at church

Police in Paris have arrested a teenager believed to have been behind a false security alert at a church over the weekend that triggered a major police operation, a judicial source has said.

Unarmed black pastor shot dead by police despite having hands up
Unarmed black pastor shot dead by police despite having hands up

The sister of a black pastor who was shot dead by a white police officer despite being unarmed and having his hands up has appealed for justice, saying he did "absolutely nothing wrong".

Boat captain goes on trial for murder after six Christian migrants died at sea
Boat captain goes on trial for murder after six Christian migrants died at sea

A boat captain faces a prison sentence of up to 90 years in Spain after being charged with murdering six Christian migrants by allegedly throwing them off a boat.

Archbishop tells UN: You have to fix refugee crisis
Archbishop tells UN: You have to fix refugee crisis

Refugees and migrants deserve "safety, freedom and the opportunity to flourish", according to the Archbishop of Central Africa.

Muslims in CAR \'slaughter 26 Christians in door-to-door village attack\'
Muslims in CAR 'slaughter 26 Christians in door-to-door village attack'

Muslim militants killed 26 civilians in a predominantly Christian village in the Central African Republic (CAR) after going door-to-door seeking out Christians to slaughter, Morning Star News reported.

Syria: Bloody end to ceasefire as airstrikes destroy aid convoy

The United Nations confirmed the convoy was hit but gave no details on who carried out the attack or how many died.

Church officials lead thousands in marching for life in Berlin
Church officials lead thousands in marching for life in Berlin

Led by Church leaders, more than a 7,500 residents from Berlin, the capital city of Germany, took part last Saturday in the annual March For Life.

Christian girls \'systematically\' being abducted, abused in Pakistan — with police covering up crimes, rights activists say
Christian girls 'systematically' being abducted, abused in Pakistan — with police covering up crimes, rights activists say

Christian girls are being "systematically" kidnapped and abuse in Pakistan, according to human rights activists, prompting a Supreme Court justice to express alarm.

Pastor held at gunpoint saved by his wife who shoots robbery suspect in the leg
Pastor held at gunpoint saved by his wife who shoots robbery suspect in the leg

If not for the alertness and quick action taken by his wife, this pastor would most likely have a sadder story to tell.

Catholic Bishop of Aleppo: \'The Lord will bless us and give us his peace\'
Catholic Bishop of Aleppo: 'The Lord will bless us and give us his peace'

The Catholic Bishop of Aleppo has spoken emotionally about how the Christian faith is still being practised strongly in the war-torn Syrian city, despite endless bombardment and a US strike on Saturday which killed dozens of Syrian soldiers.

Amal Clooney and Boris Johnson to launch campaign to collect evidence of ISIS\' \'abhorrent crimes\'
Amal Clooney and Boris Johnson to launch campaign to collect evidence of ISIS' 'abhorrent crimes'

Amal Clooney and Boris Johnson will back a plan to collect evidence of ISIS' "abhorrent crimes" in the hope of one day bringing perpetrators to justice.