Pastor disarms, prays for gunman during church service
It was a peaceful night when Larry Wright, pastor of Heal The Land Outreach Ministries in North Carolina, began his New Year's Eve sermon in front of around 60 people in church.
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'God bless America' no longer in school pledge after ACLU deems phrase 'unconstitutional'
A New Jersey Elementary School's decade-long tradition of reciting the phrase "God Bless America" after the Pledge of Allegiance has been challenged by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Shrimp Peeled by Modern-day Slaves Being Sold To Global Markets And Restaurants
Disturbing tales of modern-day slaves forced to peel shrimps for 16 hours a day in Thailand at one of the world's biggest shrimp suppliers have surfaced in an investigation conducted by the Associated Press.
Christmas Full Moon to Appear For First Time Since 1977
Everyone gets a treat this Christmas as the full moon rises on Dec. 25, a rare event that has not occurred since 1977 and will not happen again until 2034.
Pakistan To Demolish Christian-Populated Slums 'To Protect The Beauty Of Islam'
Ten slums in Islamabad have been targeted for demolition, potentially leaving over a hundred thousand Pakistani Christians homeless.
Syrian Refugees connect with Family in Canada for first time ahead of Christmas
For many Canadians who waited eagerly for the arrival of Syrian refugees Saturday, the experience was like receiving a precious gift.
Pope Francis to hold Mass at Mexico-U.S. border
Pope Francis will hold a mass at the border town of Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, during his scheduled trip mid-February next year, the Vatican announced.
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Sight & Sound’s ‘David’ showcases a king's sincere heart to pursue God
LANCASTER, Pa. — Four years in the making, the production “David” opened at Sight & Sound Theatres this year and explores the journey of an unassuming shepherd boy who became a king.
Presbyterian Church in America votes to leave National Association of Evangelicals
The Presbyterian Church in America has voted to leave the National Association of Evangelicals due to the ...
Secular intolerance of Christians' views is leading to self-censorship, report warns
Secular intolerance has a “chilling effect” on Christians who are having to practice “various forms of self-censorship” as they're finding it difficult to express their faith freely in society, according to a new report detailing accounts from four countries.
Over 50 killed in 'vile and satanic' attack at Nigerian church on Pentecost Sunday
Gunmen suspected to be Islamic Fulani herdsmen barged into a Catholic Church in southwestern Nigeria, opened fire and detonated explosives while the congregation was celebrating Mass on Pentecost Sunday, killing at least 50 worshipers, including women and children. It's feared that some Christians were also abducted after the attack.
Leah Sharibu held captive over 1,500 days in Nigeria, but family advocates haven't lost hope
For more than 1,500 days, Nigerian Christian teenager Leah Sharibu has been held captive by the Boko Haram terrorist group as Christians continue to be the target of attacks in the West African nation.