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Dutch priest shot dead in Syria

A Dutch priest has been shot dead by a gunman in the Syrian city of Homs.

Nigeria: 20 killed in mosque attack

20 people are thought to have died after gunmen opened fire at a mosque in north-eastern Nigeria on 5 April.

Blood Moon April 15, 2014: Upcoming Lunar eclipse has Christians divided on End Times Bible Prophecy

Hitchcock pointed out that while rare astronimical occurrances can often be read about in the Bible, the upcoming lunar eclipses is not one of them.

Atlanta archbishop Wilton Gregory sells his $2.2 mansion after backlash; Proceeds to go to community

The expensive, newly built home spurred backlash, now the archbishop is putting the property up for sale.

US megapastor resigns over 'moral failing'

Bob Coy has stepped down from leadership amid accusations of an extra-marital affair.

Flash flooding kills 19 in Solomon Islands

World Vision is providing an emergency relief effort in the Solomon Islands, where a tropical storm has wreaked havoc and left thousands homeless.

Rwandan genocide: 20 years on

April 7 marks the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide that devastated an entire nation; taking the lives of 800,000 civilians.

Christian couple in Pakistan sentenced to death for 'blasphemy'

A Christian couple in Punjab Province incapable of writing proper Urdu has been sentenced to death for allegedly sending blasphemous text messages, bringing the number of Christians on death row in Pakistan to four.

Christian prisoner in Iran protests harsh treatment with hunger strike

A convert from Islam in Iran sentenced to serve almost four years in prison for Christian activities has gone on a hunger strike to protest the government's refusal to grant his request for release, religious freedom advocates said.

'Pillowcase rapist' Christopher Hubbart to be released near Palmdale

'Pillowcase rapist' Christopher Hubbart to be released from prison.

Elderly Woman miraculously survives after car was submerged in water for 45 minutes [VIDEO]

Officials say the woman was trapped in the car for 45 minutes.

The 'forgotten faithful' of Gaza

Christian charities are undertaking a new project to help understand the lives of believers in Gaza, where the number of Christians has dropped dramatically in recent decades.

Lunar Eclipse April 15, 2014: Four Blood Moons a sign of End Times? [Date, start time, when to watch]

The Universe Today reports that the eclipse will last 1 hour, 17 minutes and 48 seconds.

Iran Christians lose appeal against prison terms

A group of Christians imprisoned after a raid on a prayer meeting in Iran have lost appeals against their sentences.

8-Year-Old Brazilian girl claims to perform miracles: Believes she can cure HIV, cancer [VIDEO]

8-year-old Alani Santos believes that just like Jesus, she too can perform miracles. At her father's church just outside of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Santos believes that God has given her the power to cure the world's worst illneses, from HIV to cancer.

Ivan Lopez: Fort Hood Texas shooter suffered from 'Mental Illness' and was married

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