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Arizona churches offer refuge for Central Americans facing deportation
Churches across Arizona have united to provide sanctuary for migrants from central America facing deportation.
Vatican to lend ancient Christian relics to Canterbury Cathedral
The ancient relics of murdered archbishop Thomas Becket are to go on display in Canterbury this year, on loan from the Vatican.
Archbishop pleads for prayer as global Anglican leaders prepare to meet
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a plea for prayer as the leaders of his divided church prepare to meet in Canterbury next week in an attempt to avoid schism over gays.
Matt Redman, Darlene Zschech give new life to forgotten hymns by great evangelical writer
Forgotten works by one of the most prolific hymn writers of all time have been given a new lease of life after being recorded by some of today's top Christian writers and singers.
Obama quotes Jesus in powerful gun control speech, but Republicans are unmoved
In his address yesterday Barack Obama wiped away tears as he recalled the Sandy Hook primary school shooting.
Garissa University reopens nine months after massacre, but Christian students too scared to attend
Garissa University has re-opened nine months after al-Shabaab killed 148 people on the campus in Northern Kenya.
Charlie Hebdo front cover disrespects all faiths, says Vatican Newspaper
The Vatican newspaper has condemned the French Satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo's latest front cover, which depicts God as an assassin, saying it disrespects all believers, of whatever faith.
Hearing of Virginia man who stabbed missionary and his wife postponed
Hearing of Song Su Kim who stabbed missionaries, Chung Hwan Park and Ae Suk Ko, was postponed last Jan. 4 to Jan. 19. Both attorneys have agreed to set the date back to allow time to look at the results of Kim's mental health evaluation.
Epiphany: Five things we can learn from the Journey of the Magi
Today is Epiphany, on which in Western churches of a liturgical persuasion the coming of the Wise Men to see Jesus is remembered.
Saudis signal backing for Syria talks despite rift with Iran
There is concern that the new rift between the arch rivals could set back diplomatic efforts to bring peace to Syria.
MPs to debate petition seeking ban on Donald Trump entering UK
The debate, called by the Petitions Committee of the House of Commons, will be held on January 18 but will not be followed by a vote.
Cameron says he will let ministers campaign for EU exit
Cameron wants to keep Britain in the bloc if he can persuade other EU leaders to agree to his demands for reform.
Not so sweet news: High sugar intake may increase risk of breast cancer, says study
Attention all sweet tooth, especially women: a recent study conducted at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center revealed that high intake of sugar may increase risk of breast cancer.
Hillary Clinton thinks aliens already visited Earth, wants investigation if she wins White House
During recent editorial board meeting with The Conway Daily Sun, the former first lady candidly said that she believes mankind has already had close encounters with the third kind.
North Korea tests hydrogen nuclear device which triggered a 5.1 magnitude earthquake
North Korea said it had successfully conducted a test of a miniaturised hydrogen nuclear device on Wednesday morning. The announcement on North Korean state TV followed detection of a 5.1 magnitude earthquake near its known nuclear test site earlier on Wednesday.
Amy Duggar King calls cousin Josh a 'fraud and complete stranger' as she recalls her 'emotional rollercoaster' in 2015
Aspiring country singer Amy Duggar King had an "emotional rollercoaster" back in 2015, and the highs and lows she encountered that year all had something to do with love and marriage.