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How Young Muslims In Iraq Celebrated Mass With Christians Over New Year
Iraq over this new year period is witnessing a "grass-roots revolt against terrorism", alongside a renewed commitment to the "defense of life, peace, joy" as Muslims attended Mass and people celebrated the start of 2017, according to the Chaldean Patriarch there, Mar Raphael Louis Sako.

Pope Francis Condemns 'Atrocity' Of Church Child Abuse
Pope Francis has written to bishops around the world saying that they must subscribe to a policy of "zero tolerance" for clergy who sexually abuse children and described abuse as "a sin that shames us".

Christian Woman In China Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Holding Bible Study
Ma Huichao was sentenced on Friday at a court in the western Xinjiang region of China.

Do Not Blame Muslims For De-Christianisation Of Europe, Says Leading Cardinal
Cardinal Schönborn praises Donald Trump, attacks Brexit as 'unfortunate' and says Christians must not blame Muslims for wanting to Islamise Europe.

Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof Is Mentally Competent, Judge Rules
Charleston shooter Dylann Roof is competent to conduct his own defence against being sentenced to death, a US district judge has ruled.

Muslim Leader In Indonesia Faces Blasphemy Charges After 'Offensive' Comment About Jesus
The Muslim leader of a protest against the Christian governor of Jakarta for alleged blasphemy is now facing the same charge after a group of Catholics accused him of making an offensive comment about Jesus.

Christian Pastor Jailed In Turkey Spent Christmas In Prison
Pastor Andrew Brunson has had his appeal denied and remains jailed on charges of "membership in an armed terrorist organisation", campaigners say.

Islamists Threaten Murdered Punjab Governor's Son For Wishing Christians Happy Christmas
A Christmas message calling for prayers for those charged under Pakistan's blasphemy laws has led to death threats against the son of a provincial governor killed five years ago for criticising the same laws.

Stuck? 3 Signs You Might Be Called to Do Something Else
Many of us have been there: We serve God at our best, doing things with all our heart and then we arrive at a point in our lives when we are stuck in a crossroads, not knowing what to do anymore. It feels like a dead end. You've been working hard, even harder, but it seems fruitless. Why?

Why Marriage Is More Important Than Ministry
Doing ministry is a great thing. We serve God, bless people, and feel fulfilled when we do. But if there's one thing that many ministers should learn, it's prioritising their marriage â their overall relationship with their spouses â over their ministry. Why?

3 Faith Goals Every Christian Should Have This Year
Let's set goals that would both require a higher level of faith and accomplish something that God wants.

How to Make Our Desire for God Grow More
Here are four simple ways to grow in our desire for God more.

When Doubt Actually Becomes A Good Thing
There's something wrong with telling Christians to 'Stop doubting and just believe!'

Why We Must All Desire Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual gifts are not something to be afraid of but something to be eagerly desired.

5 Consequences of Making Success an Idol
Here are five consequences of making success an idol, which should compel us to check our hearts and make sure that we haven't turned success into a functional saviour for us.

Are your child's bad choices your fault?
Do you keep blaming yourself whenever your child makes a bad decision? Is it really your fault? Learn how to deal with such a predicament and seek the help of God to empower your heart as a parent.