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Vatican orders external audit to unravel tangled finances
Papal spokesman Federico Lombardi said auditors would start work immediately.

Seth Rogen's Christmas comedy 'The Night Before' offends Christian viewers with its 'blasphemous humour'
Comedian Seth Rogen does not have any problem mocking Christians in his films because he believes that they don't have any issues with his jokes.

Toughest decisions ahead for Paris climate change negotiators
The draft agreement still leaves hundreds of points of dispute for ministers to resolve this week.

Three stabbed in Leytonstone: 'This is for Syria', attacker screams
Police used a stun gun to detain him in what they described as a terrorist incident.

Actress-producer Roma Downey reveals secret to true contentment and happiness
Actress and producer Roma Downey knows that the secret to true contentment and happiness is to be grateful for everything that she already has, and never to dwell on the achievements made by other people.

Sadie Robertson urges people going through rough times not to get a 'temporary fix' but wait on God instead
"Duck Dynasty" teenage star Sadie Robertson is truly wise beyond her years, and her thoughtful posts and inspirational messages are all a testament to the wonderful relationship she has with her Saviour.

U2 all set for Dec. 6-7 concerts in Paris; Bono tells music fans: 'Be vigilant but unafraid'
There is no stopping the band U2 from performing in Paris next week, and lead singer Bono has a key piece of advice to those who would be watching their concert: "Be vigilant, but unafraid."

Pastor Davey Blackburn reads murdered wife's diary, leaving him utterly amazed at her deep love for God
The thought that Amanda Blackburn is now wrapped in the loving arms of God in heaven is what keeps her husband Pastor Davey despite his grief. To ease the pain of missing her, the widower has tried to find comfort in his late wife's diary, and found himself amazed by her deep love for God.

Ben Carson says heaven is real but hell isn't: 'When you die, the next thing you know is the coming of Christ'
Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson believes that people live in an evil world "so bad things will happen to some people;" however, he does not believe that a worse place called hell exists.

Celine Dion prepares for last Christmas with her cancer-stricken husband: 'He wants to die in my arms'
World-renowned singer Celine Dion, 47 is back to work at the Strip in Las Vegas after taking a one-year hiatus to care for her husband René Angélil, 73, who is still up to now battling throat cancer.

Tim Tebow Foundation shares 5 tips on how to fully experience the joy of the holiday season
Even though the Christmas season is all about love and goodwill, sometimes people get overwhelmed with feelings of stress and inadequacy. Because of this, the Tim Tebow Foundation has provided five helpful tips that will guide people in embracing the holidays and make them fully experience the best qualities that it can bring.

European parliament leaders call for end to Western silence on worldwide persecution of Christians
Leaders of the European Parliament (EP) said Wednesday that the persecution of Christians in many parts of the world gets less attention despite blatant attacks hurled against them mostly by Islamic extremists.

Predominantly Catholic Slovakia set to welcome 149 Christian refugees fleeing Islamic extremism in Iraq
Amid the growing refugee crisis in Europe, Slovakia is extending its hand by giving asylum to 149 Christians who live in Iraq and are threatened by extremism.

U.S. Democratic lawmakers pray at mosque with terror ties; California massacre called 'unfortunate data point'
Two days after two Muslim husband-and-wife shooters mercilessly sprayed bullets at a social services centre in San Bernardino, California, killing 14 people, Democratic Party lawmakers inexplicably prayed at a mosque with historical links to terrorism and vowed to fight Islamophobia, WND reported.

California carnage exposes open 'back door' to U.S. where terrorists using fiancé visas can enter freely
The Dec. 2 San Bernardino, California massacre exposed an open "back door" to the United States through which terrorists can enter easily, authorities revealed.

California massacre: It's now a terror probe, says FBI; female shooter posted allegiance to ISIS chief on Facebook
The husband-and-wife attackers who shot and killed 14 people in California on Wednesday had links with the Islamic State (ISIS) and the massacre is now being investigated as an act of terrorism, officials said.