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Freedom of religion is worth fighting for in Europe, says Angela Merkel
'We have realized in the past few months that Europe is more than just bureaucracy and economic regulation, that Europe and living together in the European Union have something to do with war and peace, that the decades of peace after World War Two would have been completely unthinkable without the European Union,' said Merkel
Archaeologist uncovers proof that vineyard recorded in Old Testament actually existed
Archaeologist Dr Norma Franklin says she is not religious but believes that the Bible can be used to help in historical research in Israel.
Shaman who once channeled dark powers is now a follower of Jesus after 'man in white' saves her from brink of death
The spirit-doctor named Ting was a respected and authoritative figure in her community who people turned to for advice regarding practically everything in their lives.
Muslim refugee embraces Jesus on his deathbed after Christian aid worker kept his promise
A staunch defender of Islam never expected Jesus to come to his life, much less transform him into an ardent believerânot in his wildest dreams.
Ex-Marine turned missionary rescues baby boy from clutches of ISIS after parents were gunned down trying to flee Mosul
Thanks to the heroics of a former U.S. Marine turned missionary, a baby boy is alive and well after he was rescued deep in the heart of former ISIS stronghold, Mosul, in Iraq.
As churches shut down summer activities, Berlin 'dismayed and furious' over murder of German women in Egypt
German officials said on Saturday they had been left 'dismayed and furious' by the stabbing of two German women at an Egyptian beach resort, calling it a deliberate attack on foreign tourists.
How a Christian charity is reaching out to thousands in desperate need in Mosul
The military campaign may be over but thousands still need help. Tearfund is asking for prayers and other support
Prominent Christian human rights activist released from jail in China but fears grow for imprisoned pastor
A prominent Christian human rights activist in China has been released from jail after serving his four-year sentence for 'gathering a crowd to disturb public order'. His release comes as fears grow for the life of Christian pastor Zhang Shaojie who remains in prison.
New hope for Charlie Gard as judge invites US doctor to fly to UK to examine him
A doctor from the United States is to fly to the UK this weekend to assess the critically-ill baby Charlie Gard on Monday. Dr Michio Hirano was named in the High Court in London for the first time this morning.
Christian churches face summer activity shutdown in Egypt after new terror threat
Dr Andrea Zaki, president of the Protestant Churches of Egypt, told World Watch Monitor: 'I asked all our churches and conference centres to cancel their trips and events for the next three weeks. There is news they could be targeted by radicals.' Services will continue, however.
Live Aid: the generation-defining event that helped save a people â but left a tainted legacy
22 years to the day since this iconic event, what is its legacy and what can we learn from the good and bad elements of it?
Charlie Gard parents given new hope as judge hints at possible change of mind
The judge in the Charlie Gard case has told the High Court this morning that he is open to a change of mind â but only if there is good evidence to support it.
Controversial French archbishop warns of 'great replacement' by Muslims
A French Archbishop has warned that his country is in the midst of a 'great replacement' by Muslims because of demographic shifts.
'Great pain and dismay': Another priest killed in Mexico
Another priest has been killed in Mexico â the third such incident this year alone.
Putin would have preferred Hillary to be President, Trump tells Pat Robertson
In an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Donald Trump has claimed that the Russian President Vladimir Putin would have preferred Hillary Clinton to have won the US presidency.
The Church of England is in 'grave spiritual danger', warns Archbishop
The leader of the Anglican church in Nigeria has slammed the General Synod of the Church of England for 'false teaching' and is warning that it is in 'grave spiritual danger'.