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ISIS advises members to disguise selves as Christians in carrying out terror attacks
A 58-page terror manual published by the ISIS called "Safety and Security Guidelines for Lone Wolf Mujahideen" are advising Islamic State militants to disguise as Christians to carry out more terrorist attacks in Europe.
Church of England weekly attendance falls below one million for first time
The number of people attending Church of England services each week has fallen below one million for the first time, according to new figures published today.
Jesus Christ's image 'appears' in ultrasound image of Argentine woman's unborn child
The face of Jesus Christ appeared in the ultrasound of the unborn child of a 29-year-old pregnant woman from Argentina, who has already suffered miscarriages in the past.
Palestinian Christians in Cremisan Valley 'have lost hope', US bishop says
Palestinian Christians living in Cremisan Valley whose land is being divided by the Israeli separation barrier "have lost hope", according to a U.S. bishop visiting the West Bank.
Cuba: Churches demolished and pastors arrested in latest government crackdown
Two churches have been demolished and several church leaders arrested in the latest state crackdown in Cuba.
Naghmeh Abedini: The US Church is pursuing fame, not God
Naghmeh Abedini, the wife of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini, has warned the Church against pursuing fame and wealth.
ISIS terror manual advises jihadis to 'pretend to be Christian'
ISIS have advised would-be jihadists to pretend to be Christians to avoid detection in a disturbing guide on how to carry out terror attacks.
Taiwanese town builds church shaped like a shoe to attract female worshippers
Church has taken on a new look in Taiwan, where a giant Cinderella-inspired glass slipper has been built as a house of worship, hoping to entice more women to church.
Prince Charles donates to persecuted Christians after meeting Iraqi and Syrian refugees
The Prince of Wales' donation follows a speech he made on persecuted Christians at an advent reception last month.
Demonstrations held in support for Norwegian Christian couple accused of 'indoctrinating' children
The Bodnariu's children were removed in November last year on suspicion of parental child abuse and religious indoctrination.
Pope Francis: All true religion leads to peace
People of God must be men and women of peace, and it's possible for followers of different faiths to co-exist peacefully, Pope Francis said yesterday.
Korean-American detained in North Korea was a Christian pastor, defector claims
Kim Dong Chul, a Korean-American man who says he is being held in North Korea, was a Christian pastor in the US, according to a North Korean defector who met him and traveled with him in 2007.
Istanbul: At least 10 dead as explosion rocks Turkey's largest city
At least 10 people were killed and many more injured after an explosion rocked a central square in Istanbul this morning.
North Korea faked sub-launched missile test footage, analysts claim
The isolated country has said it has ballistic missile technology which would allow it to launch a nuclear warhead from a submarine.
Too late for some, aid convoy reaches starving Syrian town of Madaya
Trucks carrying food and medical supplies reached Madaya near the Lebanese border.
Aung San Suu Kyi gathers Myanmar's insurgents for peace talks
Representatives gathered for talks over a ceasefire to end insurgencies that have plagued the country for decades.