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Thousands of Mourners Gather for Coptic Christian Pope's Funeral

Thousands of people gathered in Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday to mourn the loss of Coptic Christian Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria, whose funeral was held at St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral.

• Egyptian Copts Fear Increased Persecution After Pope Shenouda III's Death
• Egypt's Coptic Pope Dies at 88; Obama Remembers Advocate for Tolerance

Israeli Prime Minister: Jewish State Safest Place for Christians in Middle East (VIDEO)

Israel is the only country in the Middle East where Christians can practice their faith with complete freedom, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday during the Christians United for Israel (CUFI) 2012 conference in Jerusalem.

Mexico Earthquake Followed by Second in Indonesia

CP World Report: Jewish School Shooting, Saudi Arabia, Afghan Shooting Suspect, Kate Middleton

Controversial Egyptian Muslim Cleric Sued for Cursing Dead Coptic Pope

Liberian President Defends Anti-Gay Legislation in Talk With Tony Blair (VIDEO)

Gunmen Kill American Teacher Accused of 'Spreading Christianity' in Yemen

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  Archbishop of Canterbury Faces Condemnation, Praise After Retirement Decision
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  Jewish School Shooting Leaves Four Dead; Terrorism Fears Rise in France
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  Space Jump: Felix Baumgartner Reaches Speeds of 354 MPH

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  Exclusive: Are Evangelical Parents More Likely to Abuse?

  
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  Michael Hyatt Discusses Being Faithful In The Ministry

  
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  Gospel Artist Isaac Simpson's Life Changing Experience

  

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  The body of Pope Shenouda III, the head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church, is displayed for public viewing inside the Abassiya Cathedra in Cairo March 18, 2012.
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  Players gesture for medical help as medical staff attend to Fabrice Muamba after he collapsed on the pitch during their FA Cup quarter-final soccer match against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane in London March 17, 2012.
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  Actor George Clooney is arrested for civil disobedience after protesting at the Sudan Embassy in Washington March 16, 2012. Clooney was protesting the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

Crackdown in Iran Hits Official Churches

Painter Finds Jesus Face on Barn Wall in England

No Bibles With Olympic Logos at London 2012 Games

Top Saudi Religious Official Calls for 'Destruction of All Churches'

'Brother of Jesus' Burial Box Still a Mystery After Court Decision

Youcef Nadarkhani 'Offended Islam' by Preaching Christianity

Palestinian Christians Focus on Peace, Not End Times Prophecy, at 'Checkpoint' Conference

Archaeologist Assembling World's Largest Biblical Artifacts Museum

Jesus Red Bull Commercial Dropped in South Africa Amid Christian Outcry

Gay UK Politician Defends Faith Community in Stance Against Same-Sex Marriage

'KONY 2012' Filmmakers Deny Wrongdoing in New Video Aimed at Critics

Have Crosses Become Mere Decoration? Archbishop of Canterbury Argues 'Yes'

Russian Region Bans 'Homosexual Propaganda,' but Some Details Still Vague

Televangelist Arrested, Accused of Murdering Pregnant Girlfriend

Ministry Witnesses 'Amazing' Transformation in Haitians Turning to Christ