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Just half of Italians say they are Catholic
While Italy is enjoying one of the most accessible and popular Popes ever in Francis, a new poll has revealed that just half of Italians consider themselves to be Catholic.

Yemen priest kidnap: Church condemns 'unfounded rumours' about Fr Tom Uzhunnalil
The mission order to which kidnapped priest Fr Tom Uzhunnalil belongs has condemned unfounded speculation about his situation.

Why God doesn't want careers to be more important than family
Many people nowadays are so driven by their careers. They work non-stop and put all things aside to make enough room for their work schedules, leaving out family trips, the kid's sports matches and recitals because we're too busy with work.

How to recover when you pursued something that wasn't God's will
Is finding God's will a trivial pursuit or could it be as simple as day? Whatever your take is, there are some people who have lost their way in finding their purpose.

'Batman v Superman': Deep inside every Christian is a struggling 'Clark Kent'
This weekend, Zack Snyder's latest installment from the DC Extended Universe, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," took the box office by storm. Reflecting on the storyline of the film, one can also actually learn a Christian lesson or two from the characters.

Mississippi passes bill allowing armed security in churches
The Mississippi state senate has passed a bill to allow churches to train members to carry guns and act as armed security during services.

Why pastors need to preach a salvation message every week
The prince of preachers Charles Spurgeon once said, "The best sermons are the sermons which are fullest of Christ. A sermon without Christ as its beginning, middle and end is a mistake in conception and a crime in execution."

Former SBC president attacks Kate Bottley's Judas documentary as 'undermining gospel'
A BBC programme on Judas Iscariot has been attacked by a former president of the US Southern Baptist Convention as "an attempt to undermine the Christian gospel".

ISIS claims bomb attack in Russia
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack in Russia on Tuesday night.

Christian leaders urge 'moral revolution' in US politics through 'revival tour'
Church leaders are uniting for a fifteen-state "moral revolution" in America, to champion the Christian values of love, justice and mercy in the country's politics.

Evangelical leader urges Trump to fire campaign manager accused of battery
An evangelical leader has called for Donald Trump to fire his campaign manager, who has been charged with battery in Florida over an incident involving a reporter.

Pakistan: 5,000 arrested after Lahore bombing as Christians call for protection
Pakistan has arrested more than 5,000 suspects since the Lahore bombing, a provincial minister said yesterday.

Iran missile tests were 'in defiance of' UN resolution say US and Europeans
Iran has defied a United Nations Security Council resolution endorsing last year's historic nuclear deal by launching nuclear-capable missiles.

Jessa Duggar's husband Ben Seewald replies to critic telling him not to quote Scripture on Facebook
All "Jill and Jessa: Counting On" star Ben Seewald did on March 10 was post Scripture coming from 1 Timothy 4:12. It says: "Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity."

When we curse someone, we're actually assaulting our Creator â Jefferson Bethke
There are several things that even Christians themselves do not agree on, such as drinking alcohol, observing Halloween, and using curse words. So when asked if Christians should use curse words, evangelical speaker Jefferson Bethke believes that the answer is not as "black and white" as it seems.

Kirk Cameron takes daughters to prom, shares some tips on how to raise kids
It was a huge moment for actor and film producer Kirk Cameron to take his daughters to their high school prom. As happy as he is to see his daughters grow up so well, he cannot help but feel a pang of sadness that their childhood days passed by so quickly.