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There are more Catholic Republican Congressmen than Catholic Democrats for first time
There are more Catholic Republican Congressmen than Catholic Democrats for first time

For the first time in five years, Catholic Republicans outnumber Catholic Democrats by a slight margin in the newly convened 114th United States Congress.

Syria and the daily sufferings of its people are forgotten, says Homs priest
Syria and the daily sufferings of its people are forgotten, says Homs priest

A Jesuit priest in war-torn Syria laments the lack of coverage in the media in the wake of a deadly attack that killed 15 people and approximately 50 people injured in Syria.

Princeton professor says he\'ll take 1,000 lashes for Saudi blogger
Princeton professor says he'll take 1,000 lashes for Saudi blogger

The vice chairman of the United States' Commission on International Religious Freedom has offered to take 100 lashes on behalf of Saudi blogger Raif Badawi.

California residents irked by atheist \'Don\'t Believe in God?\' billboards
California residents irked by atheist 'Don't Believe in God?' billboards

Residents of Colton in the state of California spoke out against a "Don't Believe in God?" billboard that has been put up by a secular group in their community.

Church suing JP Morgan for millions over alleged mismanagement of funds
Church suing JP Morgan for millions over alleged mismanagement of funds

The Episcopal Christ Church Cathedral in Indiana is suing financial services giant JPMorgan over an alleged mismanagement that it says resulted in the devaluation of the church's funds.

Man and woman facing charges after trying to smuggle heroin into jail using Bible
Man and woman facing charges after trying to smuggle heroin into jail using Bible

A man and a woman are now facing felony charges after they attempted to smuggle heroin into the Hamilton County Justice Center in December last year using a Bible.

Niger Christians growing in faith despite wave of violence
Niger Christians growing in faith despite wave of violence

The faith of the Christians in Niger continue to grow despite a series of violent attacks from January 16 to 18 that left more than 70 churches in ruins.

Sheriff\'s deputy says he was fired for holding Bible study with inmates
Sheriff's deputy says he was fired for holding Bible study with inmates

A former Sheriff's deputy in Hall County, Georgia claims that his employers fired him from work for holding Bible study sessions with the jail's ex-inmates.

Westminster Abbey criticised for flying flag at half mast for Saudi Arabia\'s King Abdullah
Westminster Abbey criticised for flying flag at half mast for Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah

Westminster Abbey is under fire for its decision to fly its flag at half-mast in an effort to honour the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

American Sniper dominates the box office
American Sniper dominates the box office

Clint Eastwood's latest blockbuster based on the life of a prolific US Navy SEAL sniper continued to dominate the box office over the weekend.

Mother goes \'on strike\' against \'disrespectful\' teenagers
Mother goes 'on strike' against 'disrespectful' teenagers

A North Carolina mother has spent nearly a week "on strike" against her teen daughters in protest of their disrespectful behaviour.

9-yr-old twins left alone for months while parents travelled abroad

Twin boys were left home alone for months in New Hampshire while their parents travelled to Nigeria with three of their siblings.

Couple finds $2k in Burger King bag but returns it because \'Jehovah sees everything\'
Couple finds $2k in Burger King bag but returns it because 'Jehovah sees everything'

A couple ordered a Burger King Drive-Thru and were shocked to discover the money in the bag instead of their food, but decided to hand it back out of conscience

ISIS hacks Westminster Presbyterian Church\'s website
ISIS hacks Westminster Presbyterian Church's website

"I love Islam and Jihadist," a gruesome video, and some very disturbing language appeared on the website of Westminster Presbyterian Church

Religious freedom worsening in Cuba: \'There is a crackdown happening\'
Religious freedom worsening in Cuba: 'There is a crackdown happening'

Violations of religious freedom are increasing in Cuba, according to a new report released by Christian Solidarity Worldwide today.

Ben Seewald challenges people to remember life is short: \'Is Christ the centre of your life? Or are you?\'
Ben Seewald challenges people to remember life is short: 'Is Christ the centre of your life? Or are you?'

Ben Seewald, the husband of 19 Kids and Counting star Jessa Duggar is challenging people to become more selfless and put Christ in the centre of their lives.