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Christian couple beaten by angry mob in Pakistan after blasphemy accusation

A Christian couple narrowly escaped with their lives in Pakistan after they were accused of blasphemy by an angry mob.

Darlene Zschech, Andrea Bocelli sing at prayer for persecuted church event hosted by Pope Francis

Australian worship leader Darlene Zschech will join renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli at an ecumenical prayer and worship event for the persecuted church hosted by Pope Francis at the Vatican today.

Sudan: 12 female Christians arrested and forced to strip naked after church

Twelve women were arrested by police and forced to strip after leaving a Baptist church in Sudan. Ten of the women were then charged with wearing immoral or indecent clothing.

Boko Haram gunmen storm mosques at evening prayers, kill 145 in brutal attacks on Nigerian villages

Suspected Boho Haram militants have reportedly killed 145 people in two attacks on villages in northeastern Nigeria.

Imam raises money for vandalised church: 'We have to transcend our differences'

An imam in Canada has raised money for a local church after it was vandalised by a man "upset with the Christian religion".

Death toll from capsized Philippines ferry rises to 41, divers halt search

The death toll after a ferry capsized in the central Philippines rose to 41 on Friday when rescuers recovered three more bodies, but bad weather was hampering the search for another 12 people still missing, the coast guard and police said.

Hillsong's Brian Houston overwhelmed by positive response to 'LIVE LOVE LEAD'

Hillsong Church's Brian Houston is extremely grateful for the positive response he has received over his new book entitled "LIVE LOVE LEAD," which he wrote in hopes of inspiring people during the highs and lows of their lives.

'The Jim Gaffigan Show': Mixing faith and personal concerns to produce TV comedy

Catholic faith and comedy is not something that normally goes hand in hand, but this is exactly what Jim Gaffigan and his wife Jeannie will tackle in the new television show called "The Jim Gaffigan Show."

'That's not my calling': Joel Osteen on why he's mum on hot issues such as gay union

While American evangelists such as Franklin Graham and Rick Warren are not afraid of touching sensitive topics such as same-sex marriage, abortion, or political strife, Joel Osteen has preferred not to discuss those while at the pulpit, saying that those messages often "turn people off."

Will Tom Cruise really leave Scientology to become a better dad to 9-year-old Suri?

If there is one Hollywood star who has been a strong supporter of the church of Scientology, then it's none other than "Mission: Impossible" star Tom Cruise. But now, it seems like the actor's solid relationship with the church isn't so solid after all, since there have been reports that he will be leaving Scientology for good.

Bethany Hamilton shares 'Amazing Race' photo of her riding tricycle in Philippines

"Soul Surfer" Bethany Hamilton and her husband Adam Dirks participated in "The Amazing Race" season 25 and managed to come in at third place. The two had such a fantastic time gong all over the world and accomplishing unique feats that Hamilton, who just gave birth to her son Tobias weeks ago just shared a throwback photo of her riding a tricycle in the Philippines.

US, Cuba restoring diplomatic ties, opening embassies to end over 54 years of Cold War