David
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Pope Francis blesses actor playing Jesus in 'Ben-Hur' film
Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro received a blessing from Pope Francis on Wednesday while attending the papal audience with fellow actress Nazanin Boniadi.
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Wife of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini says captors want him to denounce Christ
Naghmeh Abedini, wife of imprisoned American pastor Saeed Abedini, described the increased persecution her husband has faced in recent days in a statement released through the ACLJ.
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Thousands attend funeral of Pakistani boy set on fire because he was a Christian
Around 2,000 people attended the funeral yesterday of a 15-year-old Pakistani boy who was set on fire, allegedly because he said he was a Christian.
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American Christians wear orange in solidarity with those persecuted for faith
A number of campaigns to get American Christians to wear orange in solidarity with persecuted Christians are gradually gathering momentum.
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Islamic State withdraws from 'hell hole' Yarmouk refugee camp
Islamic State fighters have largely withdrawn from a Palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus after expelling their main rival, several residents and a Palestinian official said on Wednesday.
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Wanted: Humanity
Growing up I was often to be found with my nose in a book and my mind in another reality. I had the privilege of traversing worlds; meeting people, some who were different from me and some who were startlingly similar to me.
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We are rich, because they are poor
As a casual fashion blogger, I admit I am a bit of a shopaholic. For me, buying clothes is exciting and fun. Especially if the dress I\'ve been eyeing off has just been reduced to half price!
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Train drivers chit chat covers everything from the serious to the witty
The Footplate Padre asked, what does a driver and fireman discuss when they are on the footplate?
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Cancer, a mental break down and a disintegrating house—my month
Four weeks ago my mother arrived home for a visit from England. We had been counting down the days until her return, with plans to walk the beach, enjoy day trips, watch movies and maybe even get chooks for the yard. It was going to be bliss.
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The power of influence
Secretly (or perhaps not so secretly), we all would like to feel we\'ve left our mark on the world when one of life\'s great inevitables comes. Will our mortal mark be through fame, philanthropy, amassing riches or being recognised in an industry?