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Christian parents have no regrets that they didn\'t abort their son born with clefted eyes
Christian parents have no regrets that they didn't abort their son born with clefted eyes

Christian parents Chris and Lacey Buchanan were thrilled upon hearing that they were going to have a son but they had no idea of the challenges they and their child would have to go through.

Christian couple who lost septuplets graciously accept their loss: It \'wasn\'t God\'s will\'
Christian couple who lost septuplets graciously accept their loss: It 'wasn't God's will'

A Charlotte couple was surprised to hear that they were going to have septuplets but their joy turned to tragedy when all seven died.

Iraq\'s hard-pressed Christians face additional difficulties as winter approaches
Iraq's hard-pressed Christians face additional difficulties as winter approaches

Christians in parts of Iraq have been chased out of their towns and cities by Islamic State militants but winter will bring its own set of challenges, warns Aid to the Church in Need.

World Vision says none of its sponsored children has Ebola but the fear of infection is \'pervasive\'
World Vision says none of its sponsored children has Ebola but the fear of infection is 'pervasive'

While West Africa grapples with one of its worst health crises in recent times, World Vision says the outbreak of Ebola has "infected" people's lives in other ways.

Families of slain hostages David Haines and Alan Henning ask people of faith to take part in \'acts of unity\'
Families of slain hostages David Haines and Alan Henning ask people of faith to take part in 'acts of unity'

The families of murdered hostages David Haines and Alan Henning have appealed to churches, synagogues and mosques to open their doors to everyone.

Further signs of change in the Catholic Church as conservative US archbishop reveals impending transfer
Further signs of change in the Catholic Church as conservative US archbishop reveals impending transfer

Change to Catholic pastoral practice on issues such as marriage and divorce inched closer as a leading conservative confessed he is to be ousted from his position as one of the most powerful prelates in the Church.

Asia Bibi\'s husband distraught after court upholds death sentence: \'How can I tell my children their mother is not free?\'
Asia Bibi's husband distraught after court upholds death sentence: 'How can I tell my children their mother is not free?'

Christians around the world have reacted with dismay to the news this week that the death sentence of a Christian mother in Pakistan still stands.

After Ebola arrives in Texas, the Catholic faithful are being asked to avoid kissing or shaking hands in church
After Ebola arrives in Texas, the Catholic faithful are being asked to avoid kissing or shaking hands in church

The Diocese of Fort Worth in Texas has issued new guidelines for churches following the arrival of Ebola in nearby Dallas.

John Luke Robertson on his engagement to Mary Kate: People say we are too young but \'a lasting marriage does not depend on when you get married\'
John Luke Robertson on his engagement to Mary Kate: People say we are too young but 'a lasting marriage does not depend on when you get married'

John Luke Robertson is chuffed to bits to get his girl, Mary Kate McEacharn, after she accepted his proposal of marriage at the weekend.

Christian Bale says he had \'no idea about Moses at all\' and his Bible knowledge was \'below Sunday school\'
Christian Bale says he had 'no idea about Moses at all' and his Bible knowledge was 'below Sunday school'

Christian Bale plays the starring role as Moses in the forthcoming movie epic Exodus: God and Kings but from recent comments, it sounds like he had to do some homework for the role.

Kidnapped Christian schoolgirls to be freed by Boko Haram in Nigeria
Kidnapped Christian schoolgirls to be freed by Boko Haram in Nigeria

ABUJA - It has been announced on Friday that Nigeria has agreed a ceasefire with Islamist militants Boko Haram and reached a deal for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by the group six months ago.

Bigger Sunday schools aren\'t the way to keep more children in church... so what is?
Bigger Sunday schools aren't the way to keep more children in church... so what is?

Outsourcing the discipleship of children isn't working, says children's ministry expert.

Hopes rising that Asia Bibi\'s death sentence will be lifted
Hopes rising that Asia Bibi's death sentence will be lifted

Christian mother charged with blasphemy could still walk free, despite her death sentence being upheld by the Pakistani courts, campaigners say.

Sen Ted Cruz says Houston sermon subpoenas put religious freedom at stake
Sen Ted Cruz says Houston sermon subpoenas put religious freedom at stake

Pastors ordered to hand over their sermons say it's an infringement of their liberties.

Unchurched America: They pray, own Bibles and are \'spiritual\' but nearly half still see no value in attending church
Unchurched America: They pray, own Bibles and are 'spiritual' but nearly half still see no value in attending church

New research by the Barna group paints an interesting picture of those who are aware of the church and even think positively of the Christian faith, but who, for whatever reason, feel that actively being a part of church is not for them.

15 things you might not know about Ebola
15 things you might not know about Ebola

Mark Woods has some surprising facts about the Ebola virus.