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Ted Cruz sees Pope Francis as 'proclaimer of truth'; Mike Huckabee has 'great respect'
Republican presidential hopefuls Ted Cruz and Mike Huckabee might not agree on several things, but they do have the same opinion when it comes to Pope Francis.
Religious freedom 'essential part of American spirit'
Religious freedom is a fundamental right and an essential part of the American spirit, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis: Have you heard the one about the mother-in-law?
The Pope surprised observers in the US when he ditched a prepared speech about the challenges of family life to improvise a lively speech full of jokes and laughter as well as a serious message about God and love.
What not to wear: from fig leaves to fast fashion
Faith and fashion
Pete Greig: Why I struggle with prayer but keep coming back for more
Pete Greig talks to Christian Today after 15 years of running 24/7 prayer
Violence in Jerusalem: Police and Palestinians clash at al-Aqsa mosque
Israeli police and Palestinians clashed on Sunday at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, where violence in recent weeks has raised international concern.
Iranian President calls for investigation into haj crush in UN Speech
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani used a major United Nations speech on Saturday to demand an investigation into a crush that killed more than 700 people at the annual haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
ISIS executes teenager, 9 other men, in Syria on charges of being homosexuals
The Islamic State is at it again â brutally killing men accused of being homosexual â only that the latest is just a teenager.
The world waited far too long to help refugees, according to the UN
The United Nations high commissioner for refugees said on Saturday the world waited far too long to respond to the refugee crisis sparked by the wars in Syria and elsewhere, though rich countries now appear to understand the scale of the problem.
Iraqi Christian refugees recall walking on 'road of death' while fleeing from ISIS
Christian refugees who escaped "death'' from the hands of the Islamic State militants shared their stories in an educational fundraising event in the hope to educate people about the workings of the extremist organization.
BREAKING: France launches airstrikes on ISIS in Syria
France has announced that it launched air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria in an effort to stem its growing presence there.
Divine intervention': Pope Francis heals baby with holes in her heart, parents say
Pope Francis reportedly healed a three-month old infant who has a heart ailment during the pontiff's canonization of John Paul II and John XXII in Vatican last year.
Pope Francis tells New Yorkers: 'Share the good news that God walks at our side'
Delivering homily at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Pope Francis reminded the Catholic faithful to remember to care for the poor and all those who go unnoticed in their metropolis, saying 'Jesus still walks our streets' and is part of our everyday lives.
Mainline Protestant and evangelical pastors have contrasting views on Pope Francis
Half of the Protestant pastors interviewed via phone said they do not give weight to the Pope's take on theological matters.
Donald Trump tells Americans: Use 'Merry Christmas' greeting, not 'Happy Holidays'
As the Yuletide season draws near, Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump is encouraging Americans to focus on Jesus Christ, the true essence of Christmas.
In US, companies try to outdo each other in offering sex reassignment to their workers
In survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign covering 780 American companies, 415 firms were found to cover procedures related to sex reassignment, including hormone therapy and sex-reassignment surgeries.