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Cardinal George Pell denies abuse cover up, offers to testify
The Vatican's finance chief on Wednesday offered to testify at a child abuse inquiry in his home country of Australia.

Pacific Gold shares their unique approach to old hymns
Christian band Pacific Gold is known for taking on relatively unknown church hymns and then repurposing it into a new sound, and lead guitarist and vocalist Dan Koch is now sharing how their unique approach to music.

'Noble' director says one person can make a difference
If there is one thing "Noble" movie director Stephen Bradley learned while he was making the film, then it is this: One person can make a difference.

Biblical epic movie 'Risen' to provide unique viewpoint of Jesus' resurrection
The upcoming Biblical epic movie "Risen," starring Joseph Fiennes, will present a unique perspective on the death, resurrection, and ascencion of Jesus Christ.

Rick Warren says that everybody needs affirmation
Pastor Rick Warren is sharing a little secret with people: Everybody is looking for affirmation.

Seven ways to broach a hard conversation with a friend
So there's something you've noticed in a friend's life â whether it's an unhelpful attitude, unchecked habit or unhealthy fixation â and you think it's time you talked it over with them. How do you go about it without causing unnecessary offence?

Iraqi Shi'ite militia take charge of campaign to drive Islamic State out of Anbar
Iraq's Shi'ite paramilitaries announced on Tuesday they had taken charge of the campaign to drive Islamic State from the western province of Anbar.

India: How is religious freedom faring after a year of Modi's rule?
The climate for religious minorities has become "more and more uncertain in the last year", an expert told Christian Today, despite promises of protection from the Indian government.

Hundreds of suspected trafficking victims pulled out of shallow graves in Malaysian jungle
Malaysian police reveal grim secrets of jungle trafficking camps.

Boko Haram could be using kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls as suicide bombers
Young girls are increasingly being used as suicide bombers by Nigeria's Boko Haram insurgents.

Bangladesh bans Islamist group linked to atheist blogger killings
Bangladesh has banned an Islamist militant group thought to be behind the brutal murders of three atheist bloggers, a government official has confirmed.

Pope Francis: I haven't watched TV for 25 years
Francis last turned on a television in 1990, he told a newspaper in Argentina.

Ramadi battle looms as Islamic State pours in reinforcements
Iraqi security forces and Shi'ite paramilitaries are preparing to retake the Iraqi city.

Cameron: Britain needs a new Europe deal
The Prime Minister told EC President Jean-Claude Juncker the EU had to be reformed.

The wonderful world of the Christian Resources Exhibition
Ruth Gledhill gets enticed by flashy lecterns, remote control candles, Christian archery... and free pens at the CRE.

Fireproof director Alex Kendrick says Christians need to stand up for what they believe in
War Room director and actor Alex Kendrick believes that now is the time when Christians should take a stand for what they believe in and fight for what is right.