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'Francis factor' boosts Catholic Church in US
They called it the "Benedict bounce", when Pope Benedict's visit to the UK prompted an upsurge of goodwill towards the Catholic Church. Now in the United States new research shows a similar result of the Pope's recent visit there. The "Francis factor" has struck again.
Italian former missionary priest kidnapped in Philippines
An Italian man, who was a former missionary priest, has been abducted by armed men from his restaurant in the southern Philippines, security officials said on Thursday.
Pastor wades through fetid South Carolina floodwaters to retrieve floating casket
A South Carolina pastor defied police officer's order to retrieve a casket floating in floodwaters.
Syria: Russia launches missiles and warplanes against rebels
Moscow said its warships fired a barrage of missiles at rebels from the Caspian Sea.
Obama apologises to MSF for Kunduz hospital strike, but offers no explanation
The medical charity has demanded an international commission to investigate what it calls a war crime.
European Union talks tough on deportations amid surge in Syrian refugees
EU governments are set to agree today to step up deportations of illegal immigrants.
US Justice Department to release 6,000 inmates nationwide to decongest jails
The US Justice Department will release about 6,000 inmates early, the largest one-time release of federal prisoners, to ease jail congestion and provide relief to drug offenders.
Ten Commandments monument moved from Oklahoma capitol to private property
The Ten Commandments monument in Oklahoma was removed Monday night from the state capitol to a private property in compliance with the ruling of the state Supreme Court and a county judge.
ISIS seeks baby boom as part of its plan to expand caliphate, ensure future fighters
The Islamic State plans to expand its caliphate 'in the Middle East and into the future' by pushing pregnancies within its territory in Syria and Iraq to ensure the next generation of believers and fighters, according to Fox News.com
Oregon heroes hailed: Shooter hit by police gunfire, stopping his campus killing spree
Two plainclothes detectives, who had no bulletproof vests and "with little regard for their own safety," were hailed on Wednesday as heroes after authorities revealed that they were the ones who stopped Christopher Harper-Mercer from killing more students at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, last week.
Jovial Planned Parenthood abortionist tells how she cuts up babies in latest sting video
A Planned Parenthood abortionist who seemed to delight in cutting up unborn babies was the featured character in the latest video footage released by the Center for Medical Progress (CMP).
Oregonian Christians unlikely to roll out welcome mat when Obama visits on Friday
US President Barack Obama may face a hostile Christian crowd when he visits Roseburg, Oregon, on Friday to condole with the families of the victims of last week's shooting rampage at Umpqua Community College.
Feeling in despair? 10 Bible verses to remind you there is always hope with God
Hope is part of what makes us human. Hope keeps us living.
Tony Blair: Islamic extremist ideology supported by Muslims across the world
The idealogy behind ISIS and other extremist Islamic groups has wide support in mainstream Muslim communities, Tony Blair warned yesterday.
How not to evangelise in the workplace
The disconnect between the church and the office has perhaps never been so great, but former Silicon Valley exec Katherine Leary Alsdorf says we should be careful about how we evangelise in the workplace.
'Do I look good in this?' How Christians can stand for biblical beauty
My daughter is thin, but apparently not as thin as one of her friends. She has some fantastic outfits, but is apparently not as 'fashionable' as that same friend.