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Terrorist who murdered 84 in Nice Riviera truck attack 'could have been influenced by religion,' his ex-lawyer says
The Tunisian who drove a truck through a crowd, killing 84 people on the Nice Riviera in France on Bastille Day (July 14) "could have been influenced by religion," his former lawyer said.
Christians fined in Kazakhstan for meeting to worship Christ
It is thought to be the first case of its kind since the police acquired new powers against unrecognised religions last year.
Pakistan: Christian girl kidnapped, raped and forced into Muslim marriage, father murdered
A girl aged 14 has been abducted, raped and forced into an Islamic marriage in Pakistan. Her father was shot dead when he sold his house in an attempt to buy her freedom.
Guatemala: Army officer who murdered bishop dies in prison riot
The killing of the bishop was one of the most notorious crimes in recent Guatemalan history.
Egypt's Christians protest and pray after Christian murdered and building torched
Christians in Egypt joined in prayers and protests after a Christian man was murdered and three others injured, including one woman.
Internet evangelist tells Christians to carry guns 'to protect police officers'
An internet evangelist has urged Christians to carry guns in order to protect police officers.
Afghan refugee with axe attacks passengers on German train
The incident is likely to deepen worries about so-called "lone wolf" attacks in Europe and could put political pressure on German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Demonic activity running rampant in Christian homes and churches, says healing evangelist
Demons are active in Christian homes and churches, and the problem needs to be tackled openly "so that God's people can be delivered and set free."
Catholic faith shows steep decline in Germany, with over 180,000 leaving church in 2015
The numbers are alarming, but the bishops' conference in Germany insists that the Catholic Church in the most populous member of the European Union remains "a strong force, whose message is heard and accepted."
Archbishop from Africa appeals for help for thousands of displaced people in South Sudan
The armed conflict that has been the result of political tension in South Sudan has displaced thousands of residents, and a Roman Catholic official is desperately calling for aid to help his people stay alive.
Catholic group: 'Build bridges' between UK, Europe despite Brexit
At a time when the preference for separation seems to be strong not only in the United Kingdom but also in the entire European continent, the Roman Catholic aid agency Caritas Europa has called on all sectors of society to unite and act together to make sure that the poor will not bear the brunt of "Brexit."
Italian court orders nuns to pay thousands of euros after no longer hiring employee presumed to be a lesbian
A judge has ordered nuns from the Daughters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus from the northern Italian town of Trento to pay 25,000 euros to a former teacher who was no longer hired for her apparent homosexuality.
US archbishops support bill protecting religious freedom of those who disagree with same-sex unions
Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore came out with a joint statement last week supporting the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA).
Venezuela: Archbishop decries government block on church aid for suffering Venezuelans
Thousands of people in Venezuela are experiencing severe hunger due to the economic meltdown that hit the South American country, yet their own leaders will not allow Roman Catholic organisations to send help.
Fall in Americans who feel churches make a difference to social problems
Four in ten Americans no longer believe that churches and other houses of worship make a difference when it comes to tackling social concerns, according to Pew Research Center findings
Christian Senator James Lankford shares how call of God made him enter politics
In an interview with CBN News, Senator Lankford shared how God's voice prompted him to enter politics.