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Pastor disappointed by Disney's 'Christmas' billboard omission - says Christ, not Mickey, is reason for the season
For Eddie DelValle, a pastor of With Love Ministries, a small church in downtown Orlando, that is not the way to go, especially when Disney omitted the word "Christmas" from its billboard to celebrate its annual December event.

Christian churches in Kenya struggle after being targeted by Islamist group
Churches in Kenya are struggling to give its faithful relief in terms of security and trauma counselling after swathes of attacks against Christians and non-Muslims engulfed the country last week.

Sales of Ouija boards spike, but how dangerous are they?
Sales of Ouija boards have spiked on the back of a new film. Mark Woods asks whether we should worry.
Sex lives of Irish priests revealed, some part of 'strong clerical gay scene'
A sociologist and former seminarian has revealed the sexual struggles of Catholic priests in a new book.

Franklin Graham: 'Islam is a religion of war'
The son of Billy Graham tells Ruth Gledhill that his views on Islam remain unchanged.

Hillary Clinton says America should 'empathise' with its enemies, but military officer strongly disagrees
Hillary Clinton says America should 'empathise' with its enemies

Islamic State weapons and fighting positions in Syria and Iraq targeted in 20 air strikes by US-led forces
The United States and partner nations have conducted 20 air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq since Wednesday, the US Central Command said on Friday.

David Cameron tells Pakistan to treat British man imprisoned for blasphemy fairly
Prime Minister David Cameron asked his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday to ensure a British man jailed for blasphemy is treated fairly and that his history of mental health is taken into account.

Prince William to meet Obama at White House during US visit
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are making a flyby visit to the US next week that will include a meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House.

Somali town targeted in suicide bombing, up to 7 dead
Up to seven people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in a town in northwestern Somalia, with the suspicion falling to militant Islamist group al Shabaab.Â

Parents with conjoined twins born sharing a heart are 'confident in God' for their future'
Conjoined twins, sharing a heart, born in Atlanta
Kelly Rowland's fans offer their prayers as she grieves the death of her mother
Kelly Rowland shared a poignant photo of herself and her baby boy Titan on her Instagram page, the first she's posted to the social media site since the death of her beloved mother.Â

Jessa Duggar shares Philippians 2 and encourages her fans to do as Jesus did
Jessa Duggar shares Philippians 2 and encourages her fans to do as Jesus did
Korie Robertson's new Dooney & Bourke handbags keep love close with 'family' written into the lining
Korie Robertson's new Dooney & Bourke handbags have the word 'family' written into the lining

Madonna on prayer: It 'isn't a religious thing'
Pop icon says she believes angels protect her

Chris Rock: Freedom Tower, Boston Marathon jokes weren't any edgier than Sam Kinison's Jesus jokes
Chris Rock says his Freedom Tower, Boston Marathon jokes weren't any edgier than Sam Kinison's Jesus jokes