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James Foley's siblings say the U.S. could have done more to save their brother

Michael Foley told Katie Couric that the U.S. could have done more to save their brother and the U.S. should reconsider how it deals with terrorists.

'I appeal to you with my heart full of pain' â Pope's plea to Iraqi President

Pope Francis has written to Iraqi President Fouad Massoum, urging him to put an end to the "brutal suffering" of religious minorities at the hands of the Islamic State (IS).

Chinese lawyers demand justice for Christian persecution

A group of lawyers in China are taking action against the demolition of churches, condemning religious persecution by the Government as a "crime" against Chinese Christians.

China warns Pope Francis not to 'interfere' with religion

Though Pope Francis is seemingly eager to build ties with China, the Catholic Church in China is not in favor of the Pope's efforts.

ISIS kidnappers demanded $132 million for James Foley's release

Rebe group ISIS demanded $132 million from Foley's family and the news organization where he worked. The ransom requests were said to have been shared with appropriate government officials. Foley's death is now seen as a result of failure to pay the ransom.

TD Jakes 'deeply troubled' by the 'constant erosion' of young black men in America

As emotions continue to run high in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer, megachurch pastor TD Jakes says it's time for racial profiling to stop.Â

Parents of murdered journalist James Foley sustained by their faith: 'He's in God's hands'

Jim Kelly is cancer-free: Former NFL quarterback's wife thanks supporters for prayers

Former NFL quarterback Jim Kelly is cancer-free.

Against the odds: Brazil's newest Christian presidential candidate

Following the tragic death of the Brazilian Socialist Party's presidential candidate in a plane crash, environmentalist Marina Silva comes to the fore.

RAF planes to look for missing Chibok schoolgirls

Three RAF planes are being deployed to Nigeria to aid the search for the missing schoolgirls abducted in April.

South Sudanese church leaders: 'The West has forgotten us'

South Sudanese church leaders feel that the world has turned its back on their war-torn nation facing a desperate humanitarian crisis.

Ebola survivor Kent Brantly released from hospital

American Christian doctor Kent Brantly will leave hospital today having recovered from Ebola.

Faith leaders unite to condemn ISIS 'gross and systematic' violence

A group of UK faith leaders have united to urge David Cameron to challenge and hold to account the Islamic State (IS) for its violations of humanitarian laws.

ISIS sells T-shirts and memorabilia to spread terror message

Clothing and memorabilia including hoodies and bobble-head dolls are being peddled globally in support of the terrorist group ISIS.

Reports of James Foley execution prompts outpouring of prayer

Reports of James Foley execution prompts outpouring of prayer.