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Number of migrants drowning in the Mediterranean has doubled, church calls on EU to act
The plight of thousands of refugees making the dangerous Mediterranean crossing needs a better response, say churches.
China facing 'worst persecution since the Cultural Revolution' says former underground church pastor
Bob Fu fled Beijing in the middle of the night with his wife, after she fell pregnant without permission from the government in 1996.
'See you after the next war' â a child's harrowing goodbye as Gaza struggles to recover
The physical and mental scars of Gaza have not yet healed - and some have little hope that they will.
Former bishop of Hong Kong: 'We must fight now before it's too late'
A former Catholic bishop of Hong Kong has warned of China's growing influence and urged Christians to unite in the "fight" for democracy.
Gay marriage will soon be possible in 30 US states
Surprise decision by the Supreme Court not to intervene over key rulings of lower courts means 30 states now allow gay marriage.
ISIS captures three districts of Syrian border town, continues advance
Islamic State has today continued its advance into Kobane, the Syrian town near the Turkish border, after capturing three eastern districts yesterday.
Indiana State Police Trooper sued after asking motorist whether she accepted Jesus as her savior
An Indiana State Police Trooper is being sued by a woman who claims he pulled her over for an alleged traffic violation and then proceeded to ask her about her faith.
Victim says Brian Houston blamed him for 'tempting' his abusive father
The alleged victim of the man credited with building the movement that became Hillsong, Frank Houston, today told a public hearing that his abuser's son â Brian Houston â blamed him for being a temptation.
14-year-old who simulated sex act with Jesus statue gets probation and community service
A 14-year-old who mimicked a sex act on a Jesus statue has been given probation and community service, as well as a social media ban.Â
Pastor puts 'Muslims welcome here' sign outside his church
As fears about the rise of the Islamic State (IS) increase, an Australian church minister is challenging discrimination against Muslims.
Evangelical Christian Marina Silva out of Brazilian presidential race
While current President Dilma Rousseff gained 42 percent of votes, evangelical Christian Marina Silva failed to get enough votes to go through to the second round.
ISIS hostage Peter Kassig on his Muslim conversion: 'I am at peace with my belief'
A letter written in captivity by American aid worker Peter Kassig, who is being held hostage by the Islamic State (IS) in Syria, has been released by his parents.
Early image of Jesus without a beard discovered in Spain
Archaeologists are excited by the discovery of a plate in Spain decorated with what they believe to be one of the earliest known images of Jesus.
Toll worker sues after claiming boss told her not to say 'God bless you' to drivers
A former New Jersey toll booth worker is taking legal action against her employers after claiming her supervisor told her to stop saying "God bless you" to motorists.
US Ebola victim's girlfriend says she's 'depending on God' to save them
The girlfriend of the first person to be diagnosed with the Ebola virus on US soil has admitted she fears for their lives.
White House condemns ISIS beheading of British citizen Alan Henning
A video has been released purporting to show the beheading of British citizen Alan Henning by Islamic State.