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Baghdad church leader: Air strikes are not enough to drive out ISIS from Iraq
Baghdad church leader: Air strikes are not enough to drive out ISIS from Iraq

The Patriarch of Baghdad says ground troops are necessary to push back the Islamic State in Iraq.

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald enjoy a fun-filled first Christmas together as husband and wife
Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald enjoy a fun-filled first Christmas together as husband and wife

Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald still look absolutely smitten with each other a little under two months since they married.

Imprisoned Pastor Saeed Abedini says this Christmas season is \'shattering for me\'
Imprisoned Pastor Saeed Abedini says this Christmas season is 'shattering for me'

Saeed Abedini has written a heartbreaking letter to supporters about his painful time in prison.

Sydney cafe siege: Archbishop says Australians \'must not allow it to turn us on each other\'
Sydney cafe siege: Archbishop says Australians 'must not allow it to turn us on each other'

Christians are praying for Australia after the 16-hour siege of a cafe in Sydney's financial district ended in the deaths of two hostages and an Islamist gunman.

\'19 Kids and Counting\' Michelle Duggar\'s advice for new mothers: Don\'t stop having date nights with your husband!
'19 Kids and Counting' Michelle Duggar's advice for new mothers: Don't stop having date nights with your husband!

Michelle Duggar has 19 children so she knows a thing or two about what it is to be a mother and with her own daughter, Jill, expecting a child, she's shared some great advice for new mums.

D\'Angelo explains title of Black Messiah: It\'s \'not about religion\', it\'s about \'all of us\'
D'Angelo explains title of Black Messiah: It's 'not about religion', it's about 'all of us'

D'Angelo is back and just to make sure everyone knows it, he's given his latest musical offering a headline grabbing title.

Jessica Chambers murder triggers outpouring of prayers; vigil planned for this weekend
Jessica Chambers murder triggers outpouring of prayers; vigil planned for this weekend

The parents of a 19-year-old girl who died after being set on fire are struggling to understand who would hurt their daughter and in so horrific a manner.

James \'Tripp\' Battle murder: thousands raised to support his family and the children of main suspect Andy Avalos
James 'Tripp' Battle murder: thousands raised to support his family and the children of main suspect Andy Avalos

Fundraising campaigns have been set up to raise funds for the family of a pastor brutally murdered in Florida, as well as the children of the main suspect and another victim.

Sadie Robertson joins the \'Love is Project\' lifting Kenyan women and their families out of poverty
Sadie Robertson joins the 'Love is Project' lifting Kenyan women and their families out of poverty

Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson shared a picture on her Instagram proudly showing off a 'Love is Project' wristband.

Real Housewives of Atlanta's Phaedra Parks is believing in God for the victory after difficult split from Apollo Nida

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks just keeps looking forward and never back after what has been a challenging year.

Despite Syria\'s turmoil, church leaders say new people are coming to the faith
Despite Syria's turmoil, church leaders say new people are coming to the faith

With a civil war that has torn the country apart and the Islamic State taking oppressive control of towns and cities, there is much cause for sorrow in Syria.

Pastor James \'Tripp\' Battle murder: suspect Andres Avalos arrested
Pastor James 'Tripp' Battle murder: suspect Andres Avalos arrested

The man suspected of murdering his wife, a pastor, and a neighbour in Florida has been arrested.

Kelly Rowland's fans offer their prayers as she grieves the death of her mother

Kelly Rowland shared a poignant photo of herself and her baby boy Titan on her Instagram page, the first she's posted to the social media site since the death of her beloved mother. 

Madonna on prayer: It \'isn\'t a religious thing\'
Madonna on prayer: It 'isn't a religious thing'

Pop icon says she believes angels protect her

Church pastor James Tripp Battle killed in triple murder in Florida; Manhunt underway
Church pastor James Tripp Battle killed in triple murder in Florida; Manhunt underway

According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, the church's nursery and children's director Amber Avalos was found dead at a residence at 1208 67th St NW in Bradenton along with a third victim, identified as Denise Potter.

Tyler Perry\'s girlfriend Gelila Bekele gives birth to baby boy Aman; Perry is thankful to God for becoming a father
Tyler Perry's girlfriend Gelila Bekele gives birth to baby boy Aman; Perry is thankful to God for becoming a father

Tyler Perry and his girlfriend Gelila Bekele have welcomed the arrival of their baby boy over the Thanksgiving weekend.