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Canada's Trudeau tells first batch of Syrian refugees: 'You're safe and home now'
At least 163 Syrian refugees who landed recently in Toronto received warm welcome from no less than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who handed them winter coats while assuring of their safety in their "new home,'' CNN reported.
'Satanic' Islam sermon trial: Verdict expected in January
The verdict on Pastor James McConnell, who is accused of making "grossly offensive" remarks about Islam, will not be delivered until next month.
Pop-cultural appropriation: how the church is using Star Wars to spread the gospel
Star Wars. In the build up to the latest episode, The Force Awakens, the world has gone mad for the sci-fi epic. And so has the church.
Young Iraqi girl forgives ISIS: 'God's blessing will be greater for those who forgive'
A powerful Christmas message has been delivered a young Iraqi refugee calling for the forgiveness of ISIS.
Vatican watchdog calls for laundered money to be confiscated
A financial watchdog has praised the Vatican for improving its financial management.
Live ammo found in luggage of Philippines clergy, extortion suspected
The head of the Episcopal Church of the Philippines was the target of a suspected extortion attempt.
Zimbabwean pastor arrested for criticising Mugabe
A Zimbabwean pastor has been arrested and charged after protesting against president Robert Mugabe.
Repent of how Church has treated gay people, top Oxford cleric tells Archbishop
"The Church of England's stance on sexuality is deeply alienating and quite incomprehensible for most young people in the UK. It confirms their view of religion as being backward- looking and bigoted."
Ugandan policeman killed after converting from Islam to Christianity
A policeman has been killed after converting from Islam to Christianity in eastern Uganda.
Baptist college faces backlash against move to ban gay people and unmarried mothers
Carson-Newman University filed for a waiver that would remove the protection students have against discrimination.
Politician's 'black Jesus' Nativity scene labelled 'offensive'
Lizzie Blandthorn, an Australian Labor MP, displayed a black doll as the infant Christ in her office window.
Seven-year-old Yazidi girls bleed to death after multiple rapes, US Congress hears
Yazidis are "being burned alive" simply because they aren't Muslim, the US Congress heard this week.
ISIS beheads three Imams for refusing to recruit jihadis
ISIS has executed three Imams in Mosul after they refused to recruit young people to the jihadists' cause.
Peshawar school attack one year on: Victims feel local government has failed them
Families of children killed or wounded in Pakistan's worst militant attack accuse the local government of breaking its promises of medical treatment and justice, a year after Taliban gunmen massacred 134 students in a Peshawar school.
Tim Peake mission on track after rocket docks with ISS
The otherwise smooth journey ended with a slightly delayed docking.
Britain may vote to leave EU if Cameron's renegotiation fails, says poll
David Cameron has promised to renegotiate Britain's relationship ahead of a referendum by the end of 2017.