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Indonesian rescuers use drones, sniffer dogs as tsunami death toll rises
Indonesian rescuers on Tuesday used drones and sniffer dogs to search for survivors along the devastated west coast of Java.
Remember the poor and shun materialism, pope says on Christmas Eve
Francis, 82 led a solemn service for nearly 10,000 people in St Peter's Basilica for his traditional Christmas Eve Mass.
Tight security at Pakistan's churches this Christmas as Asia Bibi remains in hiding
Security has been ramped up at churches across Pakistan where tensions are still simmering over the recent acquittal of Christian woman Asia Bibi.
Nigeria's president plays down violence against Christians in Christmas message
Nigeria's president gave only a weak nod to the Christian communities being devastated by brutal attacks in his Christmas message to the nation.
Christian Aid partner sends crisis team in aftermath of Indonesia tsunami
Christian Aid's partner in Indonesia is on the ground in Sumatra helping survivors of a deadly tsunami.
Modern-day Marys: How millions of mothers need to hear a message of liberation
Traditional Christmas stories suggest a serene invitation to turn inwards towards the glowing Christ child, to leave the harsh realities outside.
Indonesia searches for survivors after devastating tsunami
'Our thoughts and prayers are with all those whose lives have been thrown into turmoil by this latest disaster, which comes so quickly after September's tsunami and earthquake.'
Jerusalem churches fear Israel is using 'discriminatory' bill to seize their land
Jerusalem church leaders said the 'Tenants' Rights Law' is harmful to Christians
Krakatau-triggered tsunami kills at least 168 in Indonesia, death toll set to rise
A tsunami killed at least 168 people and injured hundreds on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra following an underwater landslide .
Democrat says Trump's border wall would have killed baby Jesus but GoFundMe campaign still raises $15m
Democratic congressman Luis Gutierrez blasted Christians who support Donald Trump's border wall but Pastor Robert Jeffress came to his defence, saying even Heaven is going to have a wall around it.
More people are tired of political correctness but research reveals big political divide
Most Americans do not want to see their country become any more 'politically correct' but research reveals big differences between Republicans and Democrats.
Mob of 300 Hindu extremists attack children's Sunday school, says teacher
A pastor in India said a mob of 300 Hindu extremists terrorize Christian children and threaten to beat them for attending a Sunday school class he was leading.
Child soldier was trained to kill Christians - until he became one
A man who was trained as a child soldier to attack Christians shared what led him to the Bible and Jesus, despite threats to his life.
Useful Idiots? As the UK sings Sudan's praises, the US designates it a country of 'particular concern'
What accounts for the gap between UK and US perceptions of a regime whose leader, Field Marshall Omar Bashir, has been indicted for genocide?
Pope urges predator priests to turn themselves in
Vatican sources believed it was the first time the pope had made such a direct appeal.
Doing good in secret: How George W Bush sponsored a child through Compassion International
An extraordinary story has emerged of former US president George W Bush's anonymous sponsorship of a Filippino child through Christian agency Compassion.