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Religious freedom envoy Sam Brownback says he believes Pastor Andrew Brunson will be brought home from Turkey
Sam Brownback, the ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom, has said he believes that Pastor Andrew Brunson will eventually be released by the Turkish government because there is no basis for the charges against him.
Philippine government extends deadline for Australian nun's leave order
The Philippine Justice Department has extended the deadline for the leave order against an Australian nun, who is facing expulsion from the country over her alleged participation in political demonstrations.
Prayers are keeping Ebby Steppach's family strong as police finds her remains in drain three years after she went missing
"God hears and answers all prayers," parents Laurie and Michael Steppach said.
DRC priest tests positive for Ebola after praying with dying patient
A Catholic priest in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola after he ministered to a dying patient amid a fresh outbreak of the virus.
Laws denying services to same-sex couples increase their mental distress, study says
Michigan, North Carolina and Utah are just some of the states that have established laws that deny services to same-sex couples.
Oldest living American at 113 years old believes God wills for her to live long
Lessie Brown remained active in church until she was 70 and still frequented services until she turned 100.
Arkansas priest competes in 'American Ninja Warrior' after the Papal Ninja encourage him to join
The show will begin its 10th season run on NBC this coming Wednesday, May 30.
Orange juice for breakfast increases risk of childhood obesity, study finds
Should parents cut out fruit juice from their kids' diet? Experts weigh in.
Pope expresses fears of church closures in Europe due to declining number of priests
Pope Francis has warned that some seminaries, churches and monasteries in Europe could be shut down in the future due to the shortage of priests and nuns.
Former gays and lesbians blast California law banning conversion therapy
Eight California residents who were formerly gay and lesbian have appeared in a recent video denouncing pending legislation that would ban any therapy that attempts to change an individual's sexual orientation.
Depression and loud music age brain faster and raise dementia risks, according to two studies
Dementia has no known cure but there are some things that can help to prevent it, according to the experts.
Prosperity preacher Jesse Duplantis asks for donations to purchase $54 million Falcon 7X jet
Televangelist Jesse Duplantis has asked his followers for money to purchase a brand new Falcon 7X jet so that he can "go anywhere in the world in one stop."
Vatican police detain topless feminist protester breastfeeding baby at St. Peter's Square
A member of the radical feminist group FEMEN has reportedly been detained by the Vatican police after showing up in the middle of St. Peter's Square while breastfeeding a baby.
40 ISIS widows sentenced to death in Iraq after a 10-minute hearing
The women claimed that they were victims who had been misled into their marriages to the jihadists.
Candace Cameron Bure explains value of prayers in times of tragedy: 'God's the power'
The "Fuller House" actress answers why she feels sad for people who mock those who offer prayers following mass shootings.
Conservatives boycott Netflix after Barack and Michelle Obama score content deal
One conservative expressed he would rather read the Bible than watch the Obamas' shows on Netflix.