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Congo Releases 72 Adopted Children to Families in US, Europe After 2-Year Wait
The Democratic Republic of Congo has finally granted 72 adopted children permission to go live with their adoptive families in Europe and North America after the children were forced to wait two years for clearance to leave the country.
Rick Warren's Saddleback Church Tops '50 Megachurches in America' List
Rick Warren's Saddleback Church, T.D. Jakes' Potter's House and Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church have topped Newsmax's list of "Top 50 Megachurches in America."
13 Christians Who Risked Everything to Defend Biblical Truth
FRC President Tony Perkins highlights 11 instances when men and women risked everything to defend prayer and their religious convictions against intense societal, political and spiritual opposition in his new book, "No Fear."
Hundreds of Christian Fighters Battle to Defend Biblical Syrian Town From ISIS
Hundreds of Christian fighters from across Syria have united to defend a biblical Syrian Christian town from being conquered by ISIS.
Fisherman Lost at Sea for 438 Days Prayed to God Before Being Rescued
An El Salvadoran fisherman who was lost at sea for over a year says that he prayed to God for forgiveness before he eventually washed ashore 438 days after losing radio contact.
Christianity Is Not Declining in America, Baylor University Professors Say
Distinguished scholars from Baylor University on Tuesday decried the myth that religion is on the decline in America and argued that it's actually growing and stronger than ever.
Carson, Cruz Discuss Bible and Taxes at Presidential Debate
The 2016 Republican presidential candidates laid out their tax plans during Tuesday night's Fox Business presidential debate, where retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson reiterated the fairness of his tithing-inspired tax plan and Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, detailed his own fair tax proposal.
US Shouldn't Take Syrian Refugees, Huckabee Argues at GOP Debate
America should not open its doors to Syrian refugees fleeing from the terror of the Islamic State militant organization, Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee asserted during Tuesday night's Fox Business undercard Republican presidential debate.
ISIS Celebrates Killing of 224 Civilians in Russian Plane Crash Video
ISIS has released a video showing militants celebrating the crash of the Russian Metrojet that killed 224 people in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt.
Catholic Students to Congress: Stand With Pope Francis on Climate Change, Immigration Reform
Hundreds of Catholic students from across the United States met Monday with members of Congress and urged them to stand with Pope Francis on climate change, immigration reform, and human rights in Central America.