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Dad asks strangers to send birthday cards to his autistic son

A Texas father utilised social media to fulfil a birthday surprise for his son, and his request has gone viral.

Jill Duggar helps deliver baby boy [PHOTO]

Dillard's older sister, Jana, has also worked as a doula, and a 2013 episode of their reality show featured them assisting in a delivery together.

Cuban pastor imprisoned without charge, wife says for holding church services

Rev JesÃºs Noel Carballeda has been held for a month without charge.

Pope Francis: I'm not afraid of assassination, but I don't want to be hurt

Pope Francis says he is a "big coward" when it comes to physical pain.

Eight more glorious Christian book covers of the 1970s and 80s

Eight more terrific examples of the genre, a gift that just keeps on giving...

Japan marks four years since devastating tsunami, still feels aftershocks

Four years after a magnitude 9 earthquake shook northern and eastern Japan, the region is rocked by tremors at more than double the average rate of the decade before the disaster.

Boris Nemtsov killing: Suspects probably tortured says Russian rights activist

Three suspects in the killing of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov have probably been tortured while in detention, a member of the Kremlin's advisory council on human rights said on Wednesday.

Darfur: Peacekeeping force 'expensive' and 'dysfunctional' say UN offcials

One of the world's largest peacekeeping forces is being cut back and revamped as it has been failing to protect civilians in Darfur.

Boko Haram is not one unified organisation - expert

A Boko Haram expert has highlighted one difficulty in curbing the activities of the Nigerian militant group.

Children rescued from Boko Haram are so traumatised they can't remember their own names

80 children rescued from a camp in Cameroon have lost track of who they are, an aid official says.

Southern Baptist giving increases after $911 million five-year fall

Membership and funding declines have challenged the largest Protestant denomination in the US.

Assyrian Christian leaders call for help against renewed ISIS offensive in Hassakeh

Assyrian Christian leaders are calling for help as Islamic State attacks escalate in northern Syria.

Imprisoned Iranian pastor could face additional imprisonment on new charges

A Christian imprisoned in Iran may face additional prison time because of a new complaint.

Foreigners continue to cross Turkey to ISIS despite new measures

Despite efforts from the Turkish government, foreigners continue to cross the border to Syria on their way to fight for the Islamic State.

Survivor tells tale of life in abandoned Iraqi village

Two elderly Christian women tell their tale of survival in Iraq's Teleskof village after the Islamic State captured the town.

God isn't put off by our negative emotions

He longs to be with you, however you are feeling.