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Vatican Confirms Pope Francis Will Canonize Mother Teresa of Calcutta In Rome On Sept. 4
Pope Francis will officially declare Mother Teresa of Kolkata a saint on Sept. 4, one day before the 19th anniversary of her death, the Vatican has confirmed.

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Video: ISIS Burning Hundreds of Christian Textbooks in Attempt To Erase Religion From Middle East
A disturbing new video has emerged showing Islamic State militants burning Christian textbooks in an attempt to erase all traces of religions other than Islam from the ancient city of Mosul, Iraq - a region thousands of Christians once called home.

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Rick Warren to Launch 'Most Important' Sermon Series to Date, Will Focus on God's Mercy Following Son's Suicide
Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren has announced that he will soon launch the "most important and life-changing" sermon series he's ever preached, as it will focus on the suicide of his son, Matthew, and how God drew near to his family during those dark days.
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Ciara Opens Up About Engagement to Christian NFL Star Russell Wilson: 'He's Heaven Sent'
Pop singer Ciara has opened up about her engagement to NFL star Russell Wilson, referring to her fiance as "Heaven-sent."

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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's Children Open Up About Josh Duggar, Life After Cancellation of '19 Kids and Counting': 'The Devil took His Best Shot'
Ahead of the premiere of their new reality show, "Jill and Jessa: Counting On," the Duggar children opened up about the recent scandals that have surrounded their family and revealed how God has used the troubles for good.

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Biopic ‘Hudson & Maria’ to Begin Filming in Malaysia This August, Recreating Iconic Missionary Faith Story
After 15 years of preparation, the historical biopic Hudson & Maria begins filming in Malaysia this August, telling the story of 19th-century missionaries who crossed cultural barriers to bring the Gospel to China.
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Freed After 266 Days: Zion Church Pastor Ezra Jin Unexpectedly Released to Reunite with Family in US
Pastor Ezra Jin was unexpectedly released after 268 days of detention and flown to the U.S. for a family reunion, following high-level diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and China.
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Pastor Ezra Jin Speaks Out for First Time Since Release: ‘I’m Free. Now Pray for China!’
Released after 266 days of detention, Pastor Ezra Jin uses his Wall Street Journal op-ed to thank international supporters, advocate for imprisoned church members, and call for religious freedom in China.