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Christian Arab man killed by alleged Muslim hater gets 'important' funeral
Christian man Khalid Jabara, a Lebanese-American, was killed earlier this month by a man who might have mistaken him as a Muslim. His fellow faithful in his Church are determined to remember him as a firm believer in God's teachings as they bid him final farewell.
Brother of Syrian boy pictured in Aleppo dies of his wounds
The older brother of a Syrian boy whose image, dazed and bloodied after an air strike, shocked people around the world, has died from his wounds.
Bombing at wedding in southern Turkey kills at least 50
President Tayyip Erdogan said it was likely that Islamic State militants had carried out the late-night attack.
Catholic schools being burned down in Kenya, and officials are already alarmed
We would think that just like churches, schools are generally considered as respected areas since these are where children's minds are honed to be productive members of society. However, in Kenya, educational institutions are being burned down, triggering fear and confusion among officials.
Roman Catholic officials in Malta stand firm against pills that kill babies, euthanasia
Maltese Archbishop Charles Scicluna and Bishop Mario Grech recently issued a joint pastoral letter where they reminded the faithful to "always protect life, everywhere and at every stage."
Video showing Muslim cleric's son chanting 'death to all Christians' sparks outrage in Belgium
Already edgy following a series of terrorist attacks, Christians living in Belgium expressed outrage when a video recording circulated online showing a young Muslim man chanting "Allah, kill the despicable Christians! Allah, kill each and every last one of them!"
Police beat thousands of protesting Christian fisherfolk already suffering from mass fish deaths in Vietnam
Thousands of Christians in Vietnam recently got a double whammy.
Pastor flees Christian persecution in Syria only to face death threats in faraway Norway
This pastor thought he had escaped from the horrors of war in his native land, Syria.
Book to expose religious spies working for U.S. government in World War II
A book by a university professor will expose the secret religious spies during World War II.
Sold as a sex slave and forced to convert to Islam: One Christian woman's extraordinary escape from Islamic State
Ruta Fisehaye, a 24-year-old Eritrean, was taken captive by Islamic State in June 2015 and sold as a sex slave. In May this year she crossed the Mediterranean and is now seeking asylum in Germany. This is her story.
US withdraws staff from Saudi Arabia dedicated to Yemen planning
The US military has withdrawn from Saudi Arabia its personnel who were coordinating with the Saudi-led air campaign in Yemen, and sharply reduced the number of staff elsewhere who were assisting in that planning, US officials told Reuters.
'Compassionate' priest encouraged by Pope Francis to fight cancer dies at 35
A young priest who Pope Francis called by phone and encouraged to fight cancer has died. He was 35.
Nicaragua to implement stricter policies for entry of foreign pastors
The Nicaraguan government is planning to implement stricter policies in allowing foreign missions into the country in a bid to ensure that these missions are not used as a front for illegal activities.
Prayer and religion banned in Chinese hospitals
Hospitals in an eastern province of China have banned all kinds of religious activity, including receiving pastors, praying for the sick and preaching, in the latest crackdown on Christianity.
Christian activists face $104-million lawsuit for teaching dangers of homosexuality in gay parade
Homosexuals have often called for tolerance, freedom and diversity in their attempt to secure more rights, including being married. Curiously, when Christians moved to teach about the dangers of a homosexual lifestyle during a gay pride parade, they dragged them to the court.
Should we gamble on God? Pascal's Wager says it's worth it
Pascal died in 1662, yet one of his arguments for belief in God endures. What is it, and why should we care?