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Iraqi Christian refugees recall walking on 'road of death' while fleeing from ISIS
Christian refugees who escaped "death'' from the hands of the Islamic State militants shared their stories in an educational fundraising event in the hope to educate people about the workings of the extremist organization.
BREAKING: France launches airstrikes on ISIS in Syria
France has announced that it launched air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria in an effort to stem its growing presence there.
Divine intervention': Pope Francis heals baby with holes in her heart, parents say
Pope Francis reportedly healed a three-month old infant who has a heart ailment during the pontiff's canonization of John Paul II and John XXII in Vatican last year.
Mainline Protestant and evangelical pastors have contrasting views on Pope Francis
Half of the Protestant pastors interviewed via phone said they do not give weight to the Pope's take on theological matters.
Donald Trump tells Americans: Use 'Merry Christmas' greeting, not 'Happy Holidays'
As the Yuletide season draws near, Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump is encouraging Americans to focus on Jesus Christ, the true essence of Christmas.
In US, companies try to outdo each other in offering sex reassignment to their workers
In survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign covering 780 American companies, 415 firms were found to cover procedures related to sex reassignment, including hormone therapy and sex-reassignment surgeries.
Megachurch pastor urges Christians to use religious litmus test on bets before voting
As the debate about religion and the 2016 national elections heats up, a megachurch pastor from Texas called on Christians in the United States to select the next American president guided by their faith.
Southern Baptist pastor Wiley Drake seeks US presidency, vows loyalty to God alone
While the media is dominated by controversial statements from and word wars between Republican and Democratic presidential candidates, a pastor from California is trying to pave his own way to the White House, and he is pledging loyalty not to any political party, but to God alone.
Doc serving 3 life terms for killing babies ordered to pay $4M for patient's death
Convicted abortionist Kermit Gosnell was ordered to pay nearly $4 million to the daughter of a 41-year-old woman who died of drug overdose under his care.
Pope Francis is showing the world how to lead
The leadership style of Pope Francis is in contrast to the "privileged and calculating" leadership styles of the past and may turn out to be his lasting legacy, according to a former Ambassador to the Holy See.
Gays crying discrimination find new US target: Bar owner who shooed them away
A bar owner in Portland, Oregon was found guilty of discriminating against a group of transgenders after an appeals court upheld a ruling of the state labor bureau.
Tennessee sheriff rejects atheists' request to remove 'In God We Trust' decals from cars
A Tennessee sheriff has rejected a request from an atheist organization for him to remove "In God We Trust" decals from patrol cars.
US Senate Democrats vote solidly to block GOP move to defund Planned Parenthood
The Republican-controlled US Senate failed to pass legislation that aimed to defund Planned Parenthood Thursday that is part of a bill that would avoid a government shutdown by Oct. 1.
Russian forces 'flowing' into Syria as US, Israel receive assurance from Moscow
Russia has deployed 28 combat aircraft to its base in Syria and has started flying surveillance drones as part of a steady military build-up, the New York Times said, citing US officials.
'Pyrrhic victory' for Obama as 'inevitable' nuclear war seen with Iran agreement
A Republican lawmaker from New Jersey warned of an "inevitable" nuclear war between the United States and Iran days before the US Senate Democrats blocked for the third and final time last Sept. 17 a Republican-sponsored legislation meant to kill the Iran nuclear deal.
Former supermodel converts to Christianity and becomes a pastor: 'It was out of my power and God changed me'
Former supermodel Tracy Trinita converted to Christianity, left the industry to study at Oxford and become a pastor. She now travels the world sharing the gospel.