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'Son of Sam' serial killer skips parole meeting because he is free in Jesus
The man who killed six people in a murder spree that terrorised New York City over the course of a year has reportedly become a Christian behind bars

Kidnapped Christian schoolgirls in Nigeria 'converted' to Islam in video released by Boko Haram
A new video has been released by Nigerian terror group Boko Haram, which seemingly shows over 100 kidnapped girls abducted from a Christian school last month praying to Allah.

Mayor cancels U.S. citizenship ceremony after officials ban opening prayer
Citizenship ceremony cancelled after feds ban opening prayer

Anti-Christian graffiti incidents in Jerusalem leading up to Pope's visit
The number of anti-Christian hate crimes has been on the rise as the Pope's visit to Israel approaches.

Justin Welby: We need 'active negotiation' with Boko Haram
Following his condemnation of the Boko Haram kidnappings in Nigeria last week, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has once again spoken out; urging "active contact" with the abductors
University reverses professor's ban on thanking God during commencement ceremony
East Carolina University reverses ban on thanking God during commencement ceremony

Appeals court rules Texas cheerleaders allowed to display Bible verse banners at football games
An appeals court ruled Thursday that a Texas school district had already corrected itself, and a lawsuit regarding Bible verses on football banners was moot.

Florida woman bulldozes her neighbor's home because she didn't like them
A Florida woman is facing criminal mischief charges after demolishing her neighbor's mobile home.

Texas teen suspended for not standing during Pledge of Allegiance
Texas teen suspended for not standing during Pledge of Allegiance

Landmark moment for South Sudan peace talks
Ongoing peace talks in South Sudan have made break though, as opposing parties have reached a landmark agreement to support humanitarian assistance throughout the war-torn country.

7-year old Pennsylvania boy brings grandmother's heroin to school, gives it to classmates
A Pennsylvania grandmother was arrested Sunday for child endangerment and drug charges after her grandson brought her heroin to school with him.

Satanic black mass planned by Harvard University student group; Archdiocese to combat satanic ritual with holy hour of prayer
Harvard University's Extension Cultural Studies Club will move forward with its plan to host a black mass on May 12, but the ritual will not involve a consecrated host.

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: Boston Marathon bombing suspect's statements to police may be inadmissible
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's statements to police in his hospital room may be inadmissible in court.

Michelle Obama joins campaign to bring back kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls
Fears are mounting around the world as over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls remain missing after having been abducted from their school on April 14, sparking debate about the importance of education.

Who are the real slaves to fashion?
Global advocacy organisation Stop the Traffik is urging consumers to pay more attention to where their clothes are made, and to call for an end to slavery in the fashion industry.

Biblical marriage abandoned in Hawaii after years of defense
Hawaii ends legal defense of biblical marriage