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Vicar catches burglar stealing late wife's jewellery, tweets picture, then prays for him
Rev Simon Harvey took to Twitter to report the theft and even post a picture of a man he'd disturbed in his house. The man managed to take sentimentally valuable jewelry with him â including several rings given to Mrs Harvey by her husband over their 30-year marriage.
New York bishop defends undocumented workers, decries mass deportation plan
The bishop of Brooklyn in New York is defending undocumented workers in the US and decried any plan of mass deportation, which is being proposed by Republican presidential bet Donald Trump.
Texas pastor and three sons killed in tragic crash
A Texas pastor and his three young sons were killed in a tragic road accident that left his wife and daughter in critical condition.
300 Muslims attack and torch Christian homes in Egypt
Christian homes were attacked and set on fire in Egypt after rumours circulated that a Christian man had an affair with a Muslim woman, according to the Orthodox Coptic Church.
Why it's high time to #ReclaimTheInternet from the trolls
Social media is swimming in a sea of abuse, ranging from mild name calling, through to threats of violence and even worse. Trolling can impact not only the person being abused, but also the person handing out the abuse.
Pope Francis prays for God to 'convert the hearts' of ISIS terrorists
Pope Francis has urged Christians to pray for God to reach the hearts of terrorists and stop them from sowing "death and destruction".
Christian refugees rescued from ISIS...in a private jet
Christian refugees fleeing ISIS were offered a dramatic escape route when a private jet rescued them from Iraq.
Five dead as Christian villages in Turkey attacked by suicide bomber
Five people were killed when a suicide bomber attacked a checkpoint between two Syriac Orthodox villages in south-eastern Turkey on Wednesday.
Pope Francis to address UAE's Islamic Council to improve relations between Christians and Muslims
Pope Francis has been invited to address the United Arab Emirates' Islamic council in efforts to improve relations between Christians and Muslims.
11 US States take on Obama administration over transgender bathroom ruling
The 11 states taking on the government accused the federal government of rewriting laws by "administrative fiat."
Sudanese pastor may face death penalty after five month illegal detention
Fears were raised a Sudanese pastor could face the death penalty after the government reportedly planned to charge him with crimes against the state.
Three Iranian Christians remain behind bars after 'excessive bail' set
Three imprisoned Christians in Iran are effectively being kept in jail as their bail is set unusually high, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Tallest cross in English-speaking world can go ahead after lawsuit is ended
Plans to build the tallest cross in the English-speaking world in Corpus Christi, Texas, can move on after lawsuits around its construction came to an end.
Nun dies after being shot in South Sudan
A Slovak nun and medical doctor has died from her injuries after being shot in Yei, South Sudan.
Samoan church leader calls for ban on Muslims
A prominent Christian leader in Samoa in the South Pacific has called for a ban on Muslims entering the republic.
Jimmy Carter: Donald Trump's success is because of 'inherent racism' in US
"Inherent racism" in the American people has been used by Donald Trump to boost his campaign.