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Pope \'undoubtedly\' has gay bishops working for him, says gay Anglican bishop
Pope 'undoubtedly' has gay bishops working for him, says gay Anglican bishop

The world's most prominent gay bishop has written an open letter to Pope Francis after the Vatican signalled it was unhappy with some of those invited to a White House party for the Pope.

Five reasons why Paula Gooder is going to influence your theology
Five reasons why Paula Gooder is going to influence your theology

One of Britain's most exciting theologians on bridge building, not listening to the nice things people say about her and Jesus Christ: celebrity.

The Hajj: Islam\'s spiritual high and logistical nightmare
The Hajj: Islam's spiritual high and logistical nightmare

8 interesting facts you didn't know about the Hajj 2015.

Migrants: East Europe divided as thousands pour in
Migrants: East Europe divided as thousands pour in

Hungary and Croatia traded threats on Saturday as thousands of exhausted migrants poured over their borders, deepening the disarray in Europeover how to handle the tide of humanity.

Syria: \'Assad must go\', says US
Syria: 'Assad must go', says US

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has to go but the timing of his departure should be decided through negotiation, said U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Saturday.

Burkina Faso to return to civilian rule after coup
Burkina Faso to return to civilian rule after coup

Burkina Faso will reinstate an interim government led by President Michel Kafando, Benin's leader Thomas Boni Yayi said on Saturday, in what would be a victory for the street over army coup leaders.

Obama act shows he wants to appease gays more than bolster US military — Huckabee
Obama act shows he wants to appease gays more than bolster US military — Huckabee

Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee has slammed United States President Barack Obama for nominating an openly gay man to lead the American Army.

Christian school massacre foiled as FBI nabs angry man who posted online threats
Christian school massacre foiled as FBI nabs angry man who posted online threats

Law enforcement officers arrested a 29-year-old Oregon man for allegedly posting online threats that targeted teachers and students at a Christian school.

Obama set to release $150-billion Iranian assets as US Senate fails to block nuke deal
Obama set to release $150-billion Iranian assets as US Senate fails to block nuke deal

President Barack Obama will implement the Iran deal, aimed at preventing the Islamic Republic from acquiring nuclear weapon, after the US Senate failed to pass the resolution of disapproval to block the measure.

Are we alone in the universe? Scientists  find no sign of alien life in 93 galaxies
Are we alone in the universe? Scientists find no sign of alien life in 93 galaxies

Space exploration took a downhill turn this week, after a study that surveyed 93 galaxies yielded no evidence of advanced alien civilizations.

Amazing Christian conversion: Ex-convict who used to fear cops now prays for them
Amazing Christian conversion: Ex-convict who used to fear cops now prays for them

When he became a Christian, Edward Amey felt that the police officers, who he once feared, can also be instruments in drawing him even closer to God.

8.3-magnitude Chile earthquake: Is this another sign of the coming apocalypse?
8.3-magnitude Chile earthquake: Is this another sign of the coming apocalypse?

The earthquake was so powerful that it sent tsunami waves as far as Japan. The coastal town of Coquimbo, which has been placed under a state of emergency, was hit by tsunami waves almost five metres in height.

Ben Carson ties Donald Trump as top GOP presidential candidate after latest debate
Ben Carson ties Donald Trump as top GOP presidential candidate after latest debate

Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson was able to virtually match Trump's popularity after the debate among possible Republican voters, the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey showed.

Manny Pacquiao doesn\'t mind if he doesn\'t get a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Manny Pacquiao doesn't mind if he doesn't get a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

A lot of boxers would not be content unless they have finally defeated their rivals on the ring, but even after he lost to Floyd Mayweather Jr. a few months ago during the "Fight of the Century," Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao feels quite at peace even if he doesn't get a rematch with Mayweather.

Freedom of expression? Atheist group mocks religions by worshipping bacon
Freedom of expression? Atheist group mocks religions by worshipping bacon

In order to fight discrimination against atheists, John Whiteside founded an organization called the United Church of Bacon back in 2010 in Las Vegas, and the group is gaining popularity especially now that it is offering free weddings and baptisms with the promise of celebrating these milestones before something that is "real."

With Josh Duggar in rehab, his wife Anna  busies herself with homeschooling her kids
With Josh Duggar in rehab, his wife Anna busies herself with homeschooling her kids

While Josh Duggar spends time in rehab after admitting infidelity to his wife as revealed in the Ashley Madison scandal, his wife Anna is keeping her mind off the "indiscretions" of her husband, a former star of the cancelled reality TV show "19 Kids and Counting," by keeping herself busy with homeschooling her children.