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Pastor goes fishing in Alaska â but catches drowning woman instead, credits God for her rescue
As a pastor, Andy Foor has been saving souls by sharing God's Word. Little did he know one early Saturday morning in Alaska that he would also be credited for saving not just a human soul but a human life as wellâwith the use of his fishing rod!
Persecuted pastor thanks God even amid intense suffering, saying 'Jail is a good place to rest'
Being thrown in jail and losing freedom could be the harshest thing next to death that could happen to any person. But not to this Chinese pastor.
Pope Francis: The world is at war but not a religious one
The world is at war but not a religious one, Pope Francis said as he travelled to Poland for a five-day trip in celebration of World Youth Day.
Twitter chorus of approval greets Archbishop of Canterbury's new peace advisor
Women bishops, homosexuality, divisions between the West and the developing world - these are just some of the issues the Archbishop of Canterbury's new reconciliation chief Sarah Snyder must master.
Hillary Clinton victory heralds a new day for women, says Tony Campolo
He prayed God would "Imbue our religious leaders with your love so that they will teach us how to transcend our differences and become one people."
Indian Christian forced to 'reconvert' among Hindu extremists' crackdown
An Indian Christian was forced to reconvert to Hinduism as extremists continue to systematically target Christians and other religious minorities.
World Youth Day: Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics welcome Pope Francis to Poland
Pope Francis can expect a warm welcome from hundreds of thousands of young Catholics when he arrives in Poland for the a five day visit to World Youth Day in Krakow.
Syria: Dozens killed in deadly ISIS blast
Almost 50 people are dead and dozens more wounded after ISIS militants hit the Syrian city of Qamishli with a deadly truck explosion on Wednesday morning.
Pastor buys dozens of tickets to win assault rifle in raffle â now he'll destroy it
Now as soon as he has his gun licence and can take possession, he will melt down the gun and have it remodelled into a symbol of hope.
Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani rearrested and told to find $33,000 to secure freedom
The Iranian Christian pastor who became an international symbol of the fight for religious freedom has now been charged again â with "acting against national security".
French Bishops call for day of fasting in response to Jacques Hamel killing
The French Catholic Bishops have called for a day of fasting on Friday in response to the murder yesterday of the 86-year-old priest Jacques Hamel in Normandy
#ThisFlag campaigner Pastor Evan Mawarire under threat, says Amnesty
Mawarire is currently in South Africa, where he has said he will remain for the foreseeable future after being publicly denounced by Mugabe.
Glass ceiling shattered as Clinton wins Democratic Party nomination
Clinton will become the party's standard-bearer against Republican nominee Donald Trump in the November 8 election when she accepts the nomination on Thursday.
Christian baker asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in same-sex discrimination case
A Colorado Christian baker is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a 2012 ruling that found him guilty of discrimination for refusing to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple because of his religious beliefs.
Catholic priest bans Hillary Clinton's VP bet Tim Kaine from taking Holy Communion in his church
A Catholic priest has banned Democratic vice presidential bet Tim Kaine from showing up at his church and taking the Holy Communion.
Church-state separation is OK, but 'there should never be separation between God and state' â Philippine President Duterte
During his first State of the Nation Address, Duterte pointed out the need for a union between God and state.