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Mike Pence pressurises Egypt's Sisi over attacks on Christians

Vice President Mike Pence pressured Egypt's leader over religious freedom and attacks on Christians on Saturday as the pair met on the first leg of a three-country tour of the Middle East.

Top Cardinal in rare rebuke of Pope Francis over sex abuse comments

A key US cardinal distanced himself from comments by Pope Francis on sexual abuse, saying they had caused 'great pain,' a remarkable move pointing to divisions in the Roman Catholic Church over how to treat accusers.

President Trump one year on: How Mike Pence's agenda marches on

In a year marked by chaos and infighting in Trump's White House, Pence has been one of the most effective administration officials in advancing his own policy goals.

Donald Trump addresses March for Life: 'Abortion is wrong. It has to change'

President Donald Trump criticized US abortion laws as among the most permissive in the world in a speech to anti-abortion activists at the annual March for Life on Friday, and pledged his administration would always defend 'the right to life'.

Pope Francis attacks 'consumerist greed' harming Amazon rainforest

Pope Francis issued a ringing defence of the people and the environment of the Amazon on Friday, saying big business and 'consumerist greed' could not be allowed to destroy a natural habitat vital for the entire planet.

US government in shutdown after Democrats and Republicans fail to reach a deal

The US government shut down at midnight on Friday after Democrats and Republicans, locked in a bitter dispute over immigration and border security, failed to agree on a last-minute deal to fund its operations.

3 important lessons from the life of Jonah, the prophet who was swallowed by a whale

His life and ministry, recorded in but four chapters, brings so many lessons to Christians old and new.

5 things every Christian family can do to grow in faith together

Family is the smallest, most basic unit of society. It is here that parents are given the opportunity to shower their love on their kids, that children are trained in the ways they will go as they grow, and that all members of the family can grow in the faith.

Who is Nehemiah and what can we learn from him?

The Old Testament gives us many men and women of faith from whom we can learn valuable lessons from. One such man, Nehemiah, was a remarkable man who can teach us very important lessons we need to apply in our own lives.

3 ways to avoid making poor decisions according to the Bible

Every day we are presented with a myriad of choices to make. Knowing that we will make hundreds to thousands of choices with each and every day, wouldn't it be great to have a guide to making the right choices and avoid making poor decisions? Yes, we have that in the Bible.

5 Bible verses for when you feel discouraged after failing so many times

While you're alive, remind yourself that God keeps you alive. He has a purpose for you to fulfill, and that's to glorify Him in all that you do. Because you've got a purpose to live, you can't just be hopeless and quit after failing; you've got to push forward in faith!