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Revolutionising Roman Catholic Church: How Pope Francis won the hearts of people in 2015
In many ways, Pope Francis revolutionized the Roman Catholic Church and made it possible for people from all walks of life to find an affinity with it.
45% of Democrats believe Christians are bigger threat to U.S. than Muslims; some Protestants and Catholics agree
Two-thirds of the American public believe that Muslims are a greater threat to the country than Christians, the just released results of a WND/Clout poll show. What is surprising though is that not a few Americans believe that Christians pose the greater danger.
31 Christians vs 2,149 Muslims: Just 1% of Syrian refugees accepted by Obama administration in 2015 were Christian (98% were Muslim)
The backlash against President Barack Obama's refugee policies has intesified after it was revealed that only just over 1 percent of Syrian refugees taken in by the Obama administration in 2015 were Christian. According to reports, out of the 2,089 Syrian refugees resettled in the United States in 2015, just 31 identified as Christian.
Iran: Nine Christians arrested in church on Christmas Day
A group of Christians in Iran have been arrested while attending church on Christmas Day in Shiraz.
Video of Catholic priest riding hoverboard during Mass goes viral
A diocese has criticised one of its priests for riding a hoverboard at the end of Mass.
Stratfor 2016 forecast: Global intel expert sees more terror attacks, Islamophobia in West, fragmentation of Europe
In its just released forecast for 2016, the global intelligence company Strategic Forecasting, Inc. â known as Stratfor â says the Islamic State (ISIS) will not be eradicated in the new year but that the intensified military campaign against the jihadist organisation will weaken its conventional capabilities.
Ancient arch targeted by ISIS in Palmyra set to be replicated in London and New York
A 2,000-year-old arch from the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra is set to be replicated in London and New York as a "call to action" against Islamic State, which has overrun the city.
Terror expert warns that ISIS could cripple America, destroy cities with use of weapon of mass destruction
A distinguished terrorism analyst said U.S. President Barack Obama delivered a very disturbing message when he said in an interview before he left for his holiday vacation in Hawaii that the Islamic State (ISIS) "is not an organisation that can destroy the United States."
2015 Most Admirable Men: Donald Trump ties Pope Francis at 2nd place; Obama still at No. 1 for 8th time
For the eighth straight year, U.S. President Barack Obama ranked first in Gallup poll's annual list of most admirable men in the world, the result of which was released on Monday. But that's not the big story.
Pakistan: At least 21 dead in blast at government office
A suicide bomber attacked a government office in Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 21 people and wounding more than 70, officials said.
Five things no one tells you about getting engaged
Phoebe Thompson shares what she's learned since getting engaged. (Hint: It's ok to panic a bit.)
The forgotten Christians who faced persecution in 2015
Christian persecution has dominated the news over the past year. From the escalating chaos in the Middle East, to the crackdown on churches in China's Zhejiang province, it's been a terrible year for some of the world's most persecuted minorities.
ISIS ruling dictates how to treat female slaves
Islamic State theologians have issued an extremely detailed ruling on when "owners" of women enslaved by the extremist group can have sex with them, in an apparent bid to curb what they called violations in the treatment of captured females.
Iraqi army needs Kurds' help to retake Mosul, official says
The Iraqi army will need Kurdish fighters' help to retake Mosul, the largest city under the control of Islamic State, Iraqi Finance Minister Hoshiyar Zebari said, with the planned offensive expected to be very challenging.
Republicans worry that other evangelicals may follow Franklin Graham in pulling out support for GOP
Now that Reverend Franklin Graham has left the Republican Party, there are several repercussions that must be confronted.
Having prayer difficulties? Christian dad discovers one prayer that always works
God always answers prayers, and He either answers with yes, no, or wait. Matt Chambers, a devoted Christian father who founded the non-government organisation Safeworld believes there is great power in prayer, and he always makes it a point to pray with his family.