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Texas churches donate relief goods to tornado victims in Mexico
God's benevolence reigned over churches in Del Rio, Texas as pastors and communities gather stocks for the victims in tornado-hit Ciudad Acuna in Mexico, its sister city.
White House requiring religious groups to hire gays to receive state funds?
The White House will reportedly implement a policy to require charitable humanitarian groups including religious groups to accept LGBT applicants to qualify for government funding, a Catholic institute said.

Christian volunteers join relief effort to help victims of flood-ravaged Texas
A strong legion of volunteers is needed to help those affected by the heavy rains already flooding large parts of Texas, Christian Headlines reported on Wednesday.

'Supernatural' event: Rare rainbow halo appears during Archbishop Oscar Romero's beatification
As if the heavens were rejoicing for the official proclamation of another blessed figure, the clouds in the sky parted to reveal a rare solar rainbow halo during the beatification of Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero in El Salvador.

Father of 2 kids who died in car crash forgives driver who caused accident
A father of two kids who were killed in a car crash in North Carolina said he's already forgiven the driver of the box truck that caused that wreck.

Iran sentences 18 Christian converts to prison for creating house churches
In the last two months, Iranian courts have sentenced 18 Christian converts to time in prison for charges including evangelising and creating house churches.

ISIS militant converts to Christianity after meeting Jesus in a dream
An Islamic State militant converted to Christianity after meeting Jesus in dream, according to a Youth With A Mission (YWAM) missionary in the Middle East.

In quake-struck Nepal, traffickers offer to buy children for $500 each
In a village in earthquake-struck Nepal, traffickers offer to pay as cheap as $500 per child in a bid to take advantage of the disaster that has befallen villagers.

Christians win campaign against LGBT Pride march in South Korea
Seoul has banned an LGBT pride march due to take place later this month following protests from Christian groups in the South Korean capital.

Judge sides with student suspended by his school for sharing Christ with classmates
A federal judge has ordered a Washington school to erase the suspension records of a student who distributed Gospel literature and preached in school.

GOP presidential bet Rick Santorum wants Pope Francis to stop talking about science
American presidential hopeful Rick Santorum does not think Pope Francis should be discussing scientific topics.

North Carolina Senate overrides governor's veto on gay marriage opt-out bill
North Carolina's Senate successfully overrode Gov. Pat McCrory's veto of the bill allowing magistrates and other officials to recuse themselves from performing gay marriages because of their religious beliefs.

Religious 'nones' aren't as anti-church as we might think
Despite studies revealing that Christianity in America is in decline, new research shows that the majority of those who don't identify with any faith are still open to church.

Halt Syrian 'monstrosities' says Archbishop in plea for Western intervention
"What is the West waiting for before it intervenes?" asks Archbishop Jean-Clement Jeanbart.

Wife of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini: 'Jesus hasn't abandoned us'
The wife of a prominent Christian pastor imprisoned in Iran has described how her family has been "torn apart" by their ordeal. But they have kept their faith, she explained, adding: "Jesus hasn't abandoned us."

2,600-year-old 'tomb of prophet Nahum' is under threat from Islamic State
An ancient synagogue in Iraq believed to house the remains of the prophet Nahum is under threat.