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Saeed Abedini to Obama: \'You have my prayers from inside these walls\'
Saeed Abedini to Obama: 'You have my prayers from inside these walls'

Imprisoned American pastor Saeed Abedini wrote to President Obama from his jail cell in Iran to thank him for standing up for persecuted Christians.

New directors for Vineyard UK, John and Ele Mumford to focus on international
New directors for Vineyard UK, John and Ele Mumford to focus on international

John and Debby Wright will be taking over from John and Eleanor Mumford as national directors of Vineyard UK and Ireland in September.

Spanish judge charges 10 Catholic priests with child sexual abuse
Spanish judge charges 10 Catholic priests with child sexual abuse

Ten Spanish priests were charged with child sexual abuse on Tuesday

Survivors say Iraqi forces watched as Shi\'ite militias executed 72 Sunni Muslims
Survivors say Iraqi forces watched as Shi'ite militias executed 72 Sunni Muslims

Survivors tell the same story: they were taken from their homes by men in uniform; heads down and linked together, then led in small groups to a field, made to kneel, and selected to be shot one by one.

Islamic State \'sets new deadline\' for swap of Christian hostage Kenji Goto
Islamic State 'sets new deadline' for swap of Christian hostage Kenji Goto

An audio message purportedly from a Japanese journalist being held by Islamic State militants said a Jordanian air force pilot also captured by the group would be killed unless an Iraqi female prisoner in Jordan was released by sunset on Thursday.

American Idol finalist Phil Stacey encourages Christians to share their faith in Jesus
American Idol finalist Phil Stacey encourages Christians to share their faith in Jesus

Phil Stacey collaborates with Reach Beyond to spread the gospel

Nick Jonas doesn\'t regret taking off his purity ring
Nick Jonas doesn't regret taking off his purity ring

Nick Jonas is more liberal now than in his teenage years and is open about his relationship with former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo

Ewan McGregor on whether religious people will like his interpretation of Jesus: \'I can\'t imagine any issue with it\'
Ewan McGregor on whether religious people will like his interpretation of Jesus: 'I can't imagine any issue with it'

Actor Ewan McGregor unfazed by possible criticism of Jesus portrayal from Christians

Cat comes back to life five days after it was buried
Cat comes back to life five days after it was buried

Nothing can be more heartbreaking than the death of a beloved pet, but owners of a cat hit by a car in Tampa, Florida were in for a surprise when their cat re-appeared in their neighbourhood alive.

New Integrity Music signing WorshipMob wants to see a \'cultural shift\' in worship
New Integrity Music signing WorshipMob wants to see a 'cultural shift' in worship

Christian record distributor Integrity Music has announced the signing of the non-profit worship ministry, WorshipMob.

Pope Francis meets transsexual and his fiancée
Pope Francis meets transsexual and his fiancée

Pope Francis pushed the boundaries again by agreeing to meet with a transsexual man once called the "devil's daughter" by a local priest, according to media reports on Tuesday.

New Zealand worship act releasing Invader Vol. II EP
New Zealand worship act releasing Invader Vol. II EP

Rapture Ruckus are releasing their album Invader Volume II

Bela, the German Shepherd rescued from her deceased owner\'s death sentence, is put down
Bela, the German Shepherd rescued from her deceased owner's death sentence, is put down

The German Shepherd that was rescued from death last week by the Best Friends Animal Society was put down on Sunday.

Chinese mother prosecuted after selling newborn baby for $7000
Chinese mother prosecuted after selling newborn baby for $7000

Chinese mother prosecuted for child trafficking after selling her newborn baby for $7,000

Mormon Church supports LGBT legal protections
Mormon Church supports LGBT legal protections

The Mormon Church announced Tuesday that it supports anti-discrimination legislation to protect LGBT Americans.

Swiss company promises to create a completely unique baby name - but it\'ll cost $35k
Swiss company promises to create a completely unique baby name - but it'll cost $35k

A Swiss company called Erfolgswelle is offering a unique service for parents-to-be by promising to come up with a one-of-a-kind and never been used baby name.