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Convert or we'll behead you, ISIS told abducted priest
Syriac Catholic priest Rev Jacques Mourad was abducted from the Mar Moussa monastery.

Apostle Paul would be 'horrified' by Vatican's position on Judaism, say Jews for Jesus
Jews for Jesus has slammed a document released by the Vatican last week that said Catholics don't need to convert Jewish people.

Gambia declared an 'Islamic Republic'
Gambia has been declared an Islamic Republic by president Yahya Jammeh, who insisted that the West African country will still "respect the rights of all citizens and non-citizens", regardless of their faith.

Gay priest banned from taking services after marrying partner
The Church of England has been accused of "institutional homophobia" over a decision to ban a gay clergyman from taking services after he married his partner.

Kenya speaks out on split from US church over homosexuality
The Anglican Church of Kenya remains in a state of "impaired communion" with The Episcopal Church of the United States.

Evangelical Christian professor dons hijab because 'we worship the same God'
A professor at an evangelical college in America has decided to wear a hijab for advent to show solidarity with Muslim women.

Pope acts again to speed up annulments
The Pope has made good his pledge to improve the marriage annulment process for Catholics. However, the latest changes he made to simplify the legal procedure will affect just the minority of cases that go to appeal.

Smiling cancer-stricken singer Joey Feek out of bed and teaching her daughter Indy: Last Christmas together?
It will be a bittersweet Christmas for country singing duo Joey and Rory Feek this year since they will be able to enjoy the holidays as a family, and yet it might also be their last.

Bear Grylls on praying with Barack Obama: 'That moment was special'
Praying with President Obama while filming in the Alaskan wilderness was "one of the most memorable days" of Bear Grylls' life, the TV adventurer has revealed.

Justin Welby urges UK to respond generously to refugees
The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged the UK government to be generous in its response to the refugee crisis, saying that the UK should demonstrate a "shared humanity".

'The Voice' finalist Jordan Smith: 'My faith is the thing that gives me strength and that I find joy in'
Whether he wins the singing competition "The Voice" or not, Christian contestant Jordan Smith is undoubtedly a star in his own right already.

Pastor James McConnell on trial for 'satanic Islam' sermon
An evangelical pastor will go on trial today after a highly controversial anti-Islamic sermon he preached was deemed grossly offensive.

Mark Driscoll signals launch of new church as comeback continues
He is listed as a director of the recently incorporated The Trinity Church in Phoenix, Arizona.

Franklin Graham on atheists calling for Air Force Academy football team to quit public prayers: 'I call this a foul!'
Reverend Franklin Graham is shocked to find out that an atheist group is now targeting the US Air Force Academy football team, telling them to quit conducting public prayers since it is "a putrid example of Christian supremacy."

Lord's Prayer ad ban 'slippery slope towards censorship' - Equality Commission
The ban on an advert about the Lord's Prayer from being shown in cinemas could be part of a "slippery slope towards increasing censorship", and will be investigated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, it was announced on Friday.

How actress Jane Fonda keeps herself young: 'It all has to do with attitude and how you see life'
Actress Jane Fonda has just earned herself a Golden Globe nod for her brilliant portrayal of Brenda Morel in the new Paolo Sorrentino film called "Youth." It is her first nomination in over 30 years, and many are noticing just how energetic and youthful she appeared in the film.