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US government pledges support for persecuted minorities in Middle East
Every human being has equal value and infinite worth and should have the right to practise their faith, a new White House mandate released yesterday says.
Parliamentarians from 67 countries agree to press Iran to free Pastor Saeed Abedini
Pastor Saeed Abedini's wife Naghmeh is not stopping until she gets her husband out of prison in Iran, and one of her latest efforts was to speak before over 100 Parliamentarians from 50 different countries during a gathering hosted by the International Panel of Parliamentarians.
Iran: American pastor Saeed Abedini tortured in prison
Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini was reportedly this week tortured and interrogated in Iran's notorious Rajai Shahr prison, where he is being held on charges of undermining national security.
Pope Francis through Republican eyes: Sound on abortion, dodgy on climate change
While conversatives have lapped up his support for the family and opposition to homosexuality and abortion, they have had a metaphorical choking fit regarding his call for action on climate change.
The Jesus Prayer: Why do millions of Christians use it daily, while others have never heard of it?
The Jesus Prayer is ancient, effective and short. Why are many evangelicals unaware of it?
Miracle in Missouri: Girl who drowned in pool returns to life, thanks to prayer power
The Nipper family are Christians who have strong faith in God, but after their daughter Alise got into a tragic swimming accident and miraculously survived, their faith in Him only grew stronger and deeper.
The Christian storytelling boom: vulnerability, openness and emotional burnout
Hannah Mudge looks at how the trend for harrowing personal essays plays out in the Christian blogosphere.
Hajj stampede leaves hundreds dead and injured
The tragedy has also left up to 719 pilgrims injured.
What are Ben Seewald's career plans now that he's going to be a dad this November?
Ben Seewald, husband of Jessa Duggar from the former reality show "19 Kids and Counting" has always set his heart on working in the seminary, but his dreams have remained on hold especially with Baby Seewald on the way.
Country singer Carrie Underwood says her songs are about 'real people, real stories'
Even though Carrie Underwood's songs are labeled as country music, the Christian singer believes that her songs can be appreciated by people from all walks of life because they are "about real people."
City in Florida bows to Satanist's lawsuit threat, bans prayers at council meetings
A city council in Florida has decided to ban prayers at city council meetings after a threat of a lawsuit from a Satanist who wants to lead the invocation.
Dems foil US Senate bid to end legalised 'brutal' killing of pain-capable unborn kids
The US Senate failed to pass a bill Tuesday that would prohibit abortions at 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Colombia's 50-year war against FARC rebels could end in six months
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and the top FARC rebel commander pledged on Wednesday to end their conflict.
EU leaders pledge aid for Syrians and cooperation to stem migrant flow
The summit was described as less tense than feared after weeks of feuding.
Putin plans air strikes in Syria if no deal is reached with US
Russia has increased its military presence inside Syria and its arms supplies to the Syrian army.
Pope Francis likely to get a mixed welcome from US Congress
Francis is set to become the first pope to address a joint meeting of the Senate and House of Representatives.