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Jailed pastor Saeed Abedini faces even more pressure from Iran; extended prison time a possibility
Despite the assurance US President Barack Obama that securing the release of US-Iranian pastor Saeed Abedini from an Iranian prison remains a top priority, the pastor is is still faced with the possibility of extended jail time as he faces pressure to renounce Christianity.
Immigration, the economy and other issues Pope Francis may raise in his address to the US Congress
Pope will not shy away from issues affecting the faithful, top adviser says
Pastor embarks on 200 mile walk to raise awareness on homelessness
A Michigan pastor has embarked on a 200 mile walk from the Mackinac Bridge to the Abundant Life Mission in Menominee, in an effort to raise $100,000 for the benefit of homeless people.
Women use #BreastiesStrong to send message to pastor for anti cleavage message
Women are using the #BreastiesStrong hashtag to respond to a Sussex pastor's Facebook message labelling women who post selfies with their cleavages exposed as insecure.
Migrants are 'exploited, rejected and vulnerable', says Catholic Archbishop
Archbishop Peter Smith urged prayer for migrants and politicians responsible for deciding policy.
Bali Nine case sparks Australian campaign to end capital punishment around the world
The deaths of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have led to calls to ban the death penalty.
Coptic bishop claims Egyptian authorities are behind Christian persecution
Local authorities are behind the persecution and harrassment of Christians in Minya, Bishop Agathon claims.
Boko Haram weakening as Nigerian forces advance
The Nigerian militant group is fracturing as shortages of weapons and fuel foment tensions between its foot soldiers and leaders.
Ben Carson, evangelical Christian and retired neurosurgeon, declares presidential candidacy
The conservative candidate is popular with the right-wing Tea Party.
New Mohammed cartoon shooting: two dead after Texas police return fire
Gunmen who opened fire outside an exhibition of anti-Islam caricatures have been killed.
Hundreds of women and children rescued from Boko Haram arrive at refugee camp
Hundreds of traumatized Nigerian women and children rescued from Boko Haram Islamists have been released into the care of authorities at a refugee camp in the eastern town of Yola, an army spokesman said.
French patrol ship rescues 217 migrants off Libyan coast
A French patrol ship rescued 217 migrants from three small boats that had run into trouble off the coast of Libya on Saturday, the maritime police said in a statement.
Islamic State baby pictured beside gun and hand grenade promises child will grow up to be a 'risk'
The Islamic State has reportedly released a photo of a baby lying beside a gun and a hand grenade, and promised that the child will grow up to be a "threat."
Woman finds giant diamond in the park after saying a prayer
An Arkansas woman is rejoicing after finding a 3.69-carat diamond in Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro last week.
GoFundMe shuts down crowdfunding pages for sued Christian florist Arlene's flowers and Sweet Cakes by Melissa
The GoFundMe page in support of Christian floral shop Arlene's Flowers was taken down by site administrators this week.
Pakistani Christian boy was burned alive by Muslims because of his faith, watchdog confirms
A Christian teen in Pakistan did indeed die earlier this month at the hands of Muslims because he was a Christian, a persecution watchdog has confirmed.