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Week of horror: At least 700 Mediterranean migrants drowned
Week of horror: At least 700 Mediterranean migrants drowned

About 14,000 have been rescued since Monday amid calm seas, and there have been at least three confirmed instances of boats sinking.

Christians cry out for God\'s intervention as Venezuela\'s economic woes take a turn for the worse
Christians cry out for God's intervention as Venezuela's economic woes take a turn for the worse

Christians are crying out for mercy in Venezuela, imploring God to intervene to put their nation back on its feet amid the chaos and confusion following the declaration of a state of emergency by socialist leader President Nicolas Maduro, CBN News reports.

Does the Catholic Church have 2 popes? Controversy is revived as Benedict aide makes stunning remarks
Does the Catholic Church have 2 popes? Controversy is revived as Benedict aide makes stunning remarks

A Vatican controversy was recently reignited when a long-time personal aide to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI suggested that the papacy has been redefined and that there are now two popes in the Roman Catholic Church.

Bacteria able to resist even the most potent antibiotic discovered by Pentagon experts, alarm health officials
Bacteria able to resist even the most potent antibiotic discovered by Pentagon experts, alarm health officials

For the first time in history, researchers from the United States Defense Department have discovered a strain of bacteria that can resist antibiotics, triggering alarm among top public health officials.

Big majority of Americans think state of U.S. moral values is getting worse, Gallup survey shows
Big majority of Americans think state of U.S. moral values is getting worse, Gallup survey shows

Some 73 percent of Americans think the state of moral values in the U.S. is getting worse, according to a recent survey conducted by the research-based consulting company Gallup Inc. This year, only 20 percent of the 1,025 respondents said the US' values are improving.

Candace Cameron Bure gets criticised for singing \'Ice Ice Baby\' on \'The View\'
Candace Cameron Bure gets criticised for singing 'Ice Ice Baby' on 'The View'

"The View" host Candace Cameron Bure is no stranger to criticisms. When she wore a "Jesus Saves, Bro" sweatshirt on the talk show, she was lambasted for pushing her faith on to viewers. When she posted a photo of her swimsuits on social media, she was once again criticised for not being a modest Christian.

\'Fixer Upper\' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines explain why they\'re happily married despite their differences
'Fixer Upper' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines explain why they're happily married despite their differences

Christian reality stars Chip and Joanna Gaines from the HGTV show "Fixer Upper" cannot be more different from one another. However, they managed to set aside their differences and thrive not only in business, but also in parenthood and marriage.

Joyce Meyer says Christians \'can\'t be like the world and be an example to the world\' at the same time
Joyce Meyer says Christians 'can't be like the world and be an example to the world' at the same time

Popular Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer says the church has compromised greatly to fit into the demands of society, but she believes this is wrong because Christians cannot be like the world.

Rick Warren says Christians obey God and do good deeds out of love, not fear
Rick Warren says Christians obey God and do good deeds out of love, not fear

Christians obey God and do good deeds not because they fear Him, but because they love Him, says Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church.

John-David Duggar can\'t understand why his sisters want him to get married: \'It\'s like they want to get rid of me\'
John-David Duggar can't understand why his sisters want him to get married: 'It's like they want to get rid of me'

Duggar twins John-David and Jana, both 26, seem to have a difficult time finding their perfect matches, but their siblings are all keen on seeing them enter into a courtship then get married and start a family of their own.

Joel Osteen says people should not lose their peace over something they cannot change
Joel Osteen says people should not lose their peace over something they cannot change

As much as people try to maintain a semblance of peace in their lives, there will always be bad things happening that will inevitably get them upset or riled up.

Franklin Graham furious after transgender teacher got $60,000 award from school for being \'misgendered\'
Franklin Graham furious after transgender teacher got $60,000 award from school for being 'misgendered'

Rev. Franklin Graham cannot understand why a transgender 5th grade teacher in Oregon was awarded $60,000 by the school district after she complained of being harassed and "misgendered" by her colleagues.

Lawmakers reject bill seeking to protect pastors who refuse to perform same-sex weddings in Louisiana
Lawmakers reject bill seeking to protect pastors who refuse to perform same-sex weddings in Louisiana

A Louisiana Senate committee has rejected a bill that aims to protect pastors who refuse to officiate same-sex weddings.

Vermont becomes 5th U.S. state to ban gay conversion therapy; governor says treatment is \'absurd,\' widely discredited
Vermont becomes 5th U.S. state to ban gay conversion therapy; governor says treatment is 'absurd,' widely discredited

Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed a law Wednesday banning gay conversion therapy aimed at minors who have same-sex attraction.

Canada\'s Trudeau defends assisted suicide bill as deadline nears
Canada's Trudeau defends assisted suicide bill as deadline nears

A bill legalizing medically-assisted suicide in Canada strikes the right balance between defending fundamental freedoms and protecting against abuses, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday, predicting confusion if it is not approved.

Rescued migrants say ship sank off Italy with hundreds aboard - NGO
Rescued migrants say ship sank off Italy with hundreds aboard - NGO

Migrants rescued from two boats in the Mediterranean this week told humanitarian workers in Italy that they saw another vessel carrying some 400 migrants sink, Save the Children says