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South Sudan: Hundreds of young Christians forced to flee gun battle
The battle continued until late into the night, forcing them to remain in the church until morning.

Sky News 'I could have killed them all' church report goes viral
Spoofs of a report by Sky News on the risks to English country churches in the wake of the murder of Father Jacques Hamel in France has gone viral after the reporter stated: "I could have killed them all."

Clinton accepts Democratic nomination at a 'moment of reckoning' for America
She contrasted her character with what she described as a dangerous and volatile Donald Trump.

More Egyptians, Saudis becoming atheists after finding out what Islam really is, says Christian convert
More and more Muslims in such countries as Egypt and Saudi Arabia are finding out the reality of Islam and are now embracing Jesus Christ while some have become atheists.

Pastor forgives Muslim extremists who attacked his church, citing Exodus 14:14: 'The Lord shall fight for you'
After his church was attacked and vandalised by a group of Muslim extremists, this pastor responded by following what Exodus 14:14 instructed him to do. That Bible verse states, "The Lord shall fight for you, and you shall hold your peace."

Anglicans to build new centre in Spain for pilgrims on 'The Way' to Santiago de Compostela
A new $5 million "Anglican Centre" is to be built in Spain in Santiago de Compostela, the end of the world-famous Catholic pilgrimage route the Way of St James.

How controversy over a march to celebrate the conversion of Russia highlights divisions in Ukraine
Controversy over a march to mark the anniversary of the conversion of Russia in AD 988 has highlighted the divisions in Ukrainian society following the loss of territory to its giant neighbour.

Church leaders appeal for calm as elections approach in South Africa
Church leaders in South Africa have appealed for calm as violence, intimidation and even assassinations marr the run-up to local elections next week
Pope falls while celebrating Mass in Poland
Francis delivered a long sermon before tens of thousands of faithful gathered at the foot of the Jasna Gora monastery in the southern city of Czestochowa.

Animals have no souls, says Pastor Robert Jeffress
An influential Baptist pastor has declared that animals have no souls and that most people are destined to go to hell when they die.

Muslim doctor forced to flee Pakistan for saving Christian's life
A Muslim doctor was forced to flee Pakistan after he received death threats for saving a Christian's life.

Clinton campaign condemns Israeli flag-burning outside Democratic convention
Sarah Bard, the campaign's director of Jewish outreach, said: "Hillary Clinton has always stood against efforts to marginalise Israel and incitement, and she strongly condemns this kind of hatred."

More Coptic Christians suffer persecution over rumours of church building
Persecution against Christians in Egypt continues to escalate with the latest violence being attacks on eight Christian homes after a Muslim mob went on a "rampage" with gas canisters, rocks and birdshot guns.

Analysis: How Hillary Clinton's abortion platform is the most liberal in Democrat history
Hillary Clinton's policy platform on abortion marks an increasingly liberal departure from that of Barack Obama and, indeed, her own husband's presidency. And it is drawing strong criticism from alienated pro-life Democrats

US rabbi appeals to Pope Francis to shut down Catholic church at Auschwitz
A rabbi from the United States has called on Pope Francis to close down a Catholic church at the Nazi death camp.

Obama takes fight to Trump with barnstorming convention speech
In a speech that electrified the Democratic National Convention Obama urged Democrats to enable Clinton to finish the job he started with his election nearly eight years ago.