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Catholic Church training more exorcists
Dioceses in Italy, Spain, and Mexico are reporting a growing number of cases of someone being possessed by the devil or some other demonic influence.
Satanists pushing for statue at Oklahoma Capitol
The New York-based Satanic Temple group has submitted plans for a statue to be placed on the steps of Oklahoma City's Capitol Building.

Singing God's praise in Pakistan
In a country where Christians from the highest to the lowest have been killed for their faith, Hallelujah - The Band is continuing to bring a message of hope to Pakistan's persecuted believers

Life as a minister's wife
A former BBC radio producer is to feature in a documentary that explores the role of ministers' wives in Scotland.

House of Lords votes down 'anti-annoyance' law
The House of Lords has dealt a substantial blow to the coalition Government's legislative agenda by voting down a law designed to stop people being "annoying" in public.

Street evangelist arrested after preaching about sexual sin
Police in Dundee yesterday arrested American street evangelist Tony Miano after a woman complained about his talk on sexual sin.

Salvation Army urges government to address gambling addiction
The Salvation Army has described betting shops and gambling machines as "a problem which demands action"

'Christians make better lovers' - dating site's new advertising campaign
UK dating site Christian Connection is launching a new ad campaign on the London Underground from January 13, with one poster featuring the tagline: "Christians make better lovers."

Fighting in South Sudan: An explanation
The current violence in South Sudan is no mere hiccup but a crisis that has been brewing for some time, explains Elizabeth Kendal

Religious people more likely to feel their lives have meaning
New psychological research finds that religion is helpful in the workplace

Education initiative offers Ugandan girls a better future
A new education project in Kampala is providing more than 4,000 vulnerable girls with a hope for the future through innovative Creative Learning Centres.
California teacher says 'Jesus is not allowed in school'
Religious freedom campaigners are pressuring a school in California to apologise for apparently telling a 6-year-old child that "Jesus is not allowed in school".

Cyberbullying on the rise, says ChildLine
ChildLine has reported a significant rise in the number of calls relating to cyberbullying.

Tributes paid to Paul Goggins
Tributes have been paid to Paul Goggins, the Labour Party MP for Wythenshawe and Sale East since 1997, who died on Monday after complications from a brain haemorrhage. He was 60.

Egypt's suffering Christian community praised for restraint despite repeated attacks
'Reconciliation in the incarnation' - Bishop Angaelos' nativity message

North Korea tops Open Doors World Watch List again
The hermit communist country has retained its title as the worst country for the persecution of Christians