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Nun says she has lost everything in legal battle with Katy Perry over historic LA convent
A nun has recounted how she has lost everything after fighting a legal battle over the sale of a historic L.A. convent, which pop singer Katy Perry wanted to buy for $14.5 million.

Pilgrims flock to Bavarian village to see Virgin Mary apparition despite skepticism of Catholic Church
About 300 people gathered at a chapel in the southern German village of Unterflossing on Saturday to see an apparition of the Virgin Mary even though the Catholic Church had treated the event with skepticism.

Algerian government imposes heavy fines on Christians for transporting Bibles
The Algerian government imposed heavy fines on two brothers for carrying over 50 Bibles in their car, just weeks after it denied that it is discriminating against the country's religious minority by ordering the closure of several churches in recent months.

5 Christian songs to teach young children
For toddlers and young children, one of the best ways to introduce Jesus to them is through fun songs. While telling the stories of Jesus is another helpful activity, sing and dance songs are very motivating for kids.

Why Christian parents should put their kids in Sunday school
While you may attend worship service consistently, a child will have a hard time understanding why you need to do so. If you haven't let your kids attend Sunday school yet, you might want to reconsider. Here are a few reasons why Sunday school will be beneficial for your child.

5 Prayers to pray with your children
While young, introduce your child to prayer and take advantage of their quick memorizing skills. This will help them build their own personal relationship with God and understand that they can talk to God whenever they want to.

Bishop of Shrewsbury praised for 'humble' decision to step down
The bishop of Shrewsbury will quit his role and return to being a humble rural priest.

Nick Vujicic says witchcraft is real following fierce reaction to his story about seeing '10-ft tall demons'
"Limbless evangelist" Nick Vujicic has attested that witchcraft is real after he drew some fierce reaction to his story about seeing "10-foot-tall demons" in his hotel room in San Francisco.

Southern Baptist missionary couple die in car crash
IMB missionaries Randy and Kathy Arnett, from Missouri, worked with Congo4Christ and were on their way to conduct a training session when they were involved in the accident.

UK's Cardinal Keith O'Brien dies aged 80 after fall
Cardinal Keith O'Brien, who was formerly the Catholic Church's most senior cleric in the UK, has died at the age of 80.

Abuse inquiry reveals Church's 'stupidity, incompetence and lying', says bishop
A child abuse inquiry into the Church of England dealt has exposed 'stupidity, incompetence [and] lying', a bishop has said.

'A wake up call': One in four churchgoers are suffering from domestic abuse
One in four churchgoers are in abusive relationships, a new survey is suggesting.
Pope Francis pays tribute to saint who wrestled with the Devil
Pope Francis prayed on Saturday before the body of one of Catholicism's most popular saints, Padre Pio, a mystic monk who is said to have wrestled with the Devil.
Vatican 'Lettergate' scandal comes to a head as full text released
The Vatican said there had been 'no intent of censorship'.

Mob attacks 4 Christian families in Vietnam for refusing to renounce their faith
A mob has reportedly attacked four families that recently converted to Christianity after they refused to renounce their faith.

Guam archbishop sacked after being accused of abuse
Anthony Apuron has confirmed he will appeal the ruling.