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Pope Francis to kidnapped Assyrian Christians: 'We don't forget you'
Pope Francis led thousands in silent prayer for those persecuted for their faith in Syria and Iraq.
Jews, Christians and Muslims unite to repair Mount Zion cemeteries
Mount Zion's Christians and Muslims have been targeted by hate crimes, but a group of interfaith volunteers is standing against the intolerance.
Victor Barnard: Fugitive US pastor accused of sexually assaulting young girls arrested in Brazil
Brazilian police have arrested a fugitive self-styled church leader wanted in Minnesota for allegedly sexually assaulting dozens of young girls, a police spokeswoman said on Saturday.
Syria: Islamic State releases 19 Christians, more than 200 still captive
Islamic State released 19 Assyrian Christian captives in Syria on Sunday after processing them through a sharia court, a monitoring group which tracks the conflict said.
Satanist leader: We don't subscribe to the Judeo-Christian concept of evil or Satan
Satanist leader says their group is criticized mainly by those who have preconceived notions about Satan
Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi could face death sentence
The Saudi blogger Raif Badawi who was sentenced to 1,000 lashes over accusations he insulted Islam could now be put on trial for apostasy resulting in a death sentence.
Group slams Bible distribution in Oklahoma public schools as 'unconstituional'
Freedom from Religion Foundation calls Bible distribution in Oklahoma public schools as 'unconstituional'; lodges complaint in 26 school districts
Pastors think faith will become an increasingly online experience in the next decade
According to a survey conducted by the Barna Group, 55 per cent of Protestant pastors believe it will be common practice for people to rely on the internet for their faith experiences in the next decade.
4 in 10 Americans are 'unchurched'; dramatic change needed
Four in 10 Americans are unchurched. At 43 per cent, the number is significantly higher than the 30 per cent of Americans who did not go to church in 1990, according to data published in the book Churchless by George Barna and David Kinnaman.
21 Christians slain by ISIS to be declared martyrs by coptic church
The deaths of 21 Christians to ISIS will not be in vain as they will be declared martyrs by the Coptic Orthodox Church, the equivalent of canonisation in the Catholic Church.
Alabama is the most Bible minded state in US - survey
Alabama beats Tennessee as the most Bible minded area in US
Boko Haram may be wooing ISIS
Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram appear to be adopting the symbolism and methods of the Islamic State (IS), according to some experts.
US-Israel ties fraying over Netanyahu's planned Iran speech
Signs are growing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's planned speech to Congress against a possible nuclear deal with Iran could damage his country's broad alliance with the United States.
Baby that survived landslide continues to bring hope to community
A baby that survived the deadly Oso, Washington landslide last March continues to inspire a community still reeling from the loss.
Christian Assyrian hostages reaches 262: 'We pray all the time,' says one family member
The number of Christian Assyrian hostages taken by the Islamic State (IS) this week has increased to 262.
Teacher donates kidney to 6-year-old student
A Texas teacher is going the extra mile to help one of her students.