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Pete Greig: Three books that have changed my life
Pete Greig: Three books that have changed my life

Pete Greig on the importance of reading, and the three books that have most impacted his spiritual life

Pope Francis: Church pastors must spend time with the poor
Pope Francis: Church pastors must spend time with the poor

Pope Francis has spoken out against pastors who self-indulge and distance themselves from the sufferings of the poor, in his traditional midweek address in St Peter's square.

MPs condemn \'scandal\' of UK failure over FGM
MPs condemn 'scandal' of UK failure over FGM

The failure of British authorities to bring one successful prosecution for female genital mutilation in more than 30 years is a "national scandal", MPs said today.

Kenya pressuring refugees to leave against their will, claims human rights group
Kenya pressuring refugees to leave against their will, claims human rights group

Kenya is coercing Somalian refugees out of the Dadaab refugee camp and back to their own country against their will, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.

Trump interrupted by pastor as he uses church address to attack Clinton
Trump interrupted by pastor as he uses church address to attack Clinton

The pastor of a black church in Michigan has interrupted Donald Trump as he railed against Hillary Clinton during an address to the church's faithful.

Merkel wants Germany to get refugees into workforce faster
Merkel wants Germany to get refugees into workforce faster

Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that Germany needed "viable solutions" to integrate refugees into the workforce faster after she met with blue-chip companies, which have hired just over 100 refugees since around a million arrived in the country last year.

Philly Jesus found guilty of trespassing at an Apple Store, sentenced to three months\' probation
Philly Jesus found guilty of trespassing at an Apple Store, sentenced to three months' probation

A 30-year-old man named Michael Grant, known to many as Philly Jesus, was found guilty of trespassing at an Apple Store in Philadelphia earlier this year and sentenced to three months of probation.

3 things Christians should consider when buying new gadgets
3 things Christians should consider when buying new gadgets

Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

U.S. government should end legal troubles of nuns who stood up against contraceptives, bishops say
U.S. government should end legal troubles of nuns who stood up against contraceptives, bishops say

There is a chance for the government to make the nuns' legal worries go away, and American bishops are urging U.S. authorities to "seize that opportunity."

Girl with deformed feet can now walk normally thanks to Christian network\'s help
Girl with deformed feet can now walk normally thanks to Christian network's help

The seemingly unreachable dream of a young girl's mother came true, thanks to the generosity of some Christians.

Next U.S. President urged to put persecuted Christians on agenda
Next U.S. President urged to put persecuted Christians on agenda

As the United States presidential race heats up, the head of a Catholic organization is calling on the candidates to put people who are often neglected high up on their agenda: persecuted Christians in the Middle East.

Brian and Bobbie Houston from Hillsong talk about new movie \'Hillsong: Let Hope Rise\'
Brian and Bobbie Houston from Hillsong talk about new movie 'Hillsong: Let Hope Rise'

Brian and Bobbie Houston from Hillsong Church are excitedly waiting for the release of the new "theatrical worship experience" called "Hillsong: Let Hope Rise," which will hit theatres on Sept. 16.

Is Tim Kaine right about Genesis endorsing homosexual acts?
Is Tim Kaine right about Genesis endorsing homosexual acts?

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine, who is a devout Roman Catholic, raised a lot of eyebrows during the Human Rights Campaign's annual Washington D.C. dinner after he said that the Catholic church might one day change its stance against same-sex marriage.

Indian girl forced into prostitution receives new life after hearing Word of God
Indian girl forced into prostitution receives new life after hearing Word of God

A young girl from southern India named Tehmina had a rough start in life. At the age of four, she was already forced to become a temple prostitute because her own impoverished mother, who also served as a prostitute to service Hindu gods in the northern Karnataka state, did not see any other way for her daughter to make a living to support herself and her family as well.