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Outrage at bids to sell free New York Pope tickets

Catholic leaders and New York City condemns sellers attempting to profit from Pope visit by selling free Central Park motorcade tickets online

South African teacher murdered for denying witchcraft will be made a Saint

A South African martyred for refusing to partake in witchraft has been beatified and is on the journey to sainthood.

UK school teacher forces children to write to jihadis calling them 'heroes'

A school teacher has had her pupils send letters of support to Al Qaeda affiliated fighters in Syria.

Release of 3522 Cuban prisoners a 'source of joy and spiritual relief' - bishops

The release of over 3500 prisoners by the Cuban government is a "source of joy and spiritual relief," Catholic bishops in Cuba have said.

Turkey continues push to reopen iconic Hagia Sophia church as a mosque

Istanbul's former cathedral has increasingly become a focus of Turkish Islamist nationalism.

Kidnapped Nigerian bishop has been freed unharmed

Rt Rev Moses Bukpe-Tabwaye was abducted from his car on September 3 in Southern Nigeria.

Gay rights group addresses billboard to Kim Davis

A gay rights group has erected a billboard addressed to Kim Davis in her home town of Morehead, Kentucky.

Christians and other faith leaders condemn plans for extremism register

The Home Office is to make ministers and clergy across the religions join a national register of faith leaders.

Cuba detains Catholic dissidents ahead of Pope Francis visit

Such detentions have become common following regular marches by the Ladies in White.

Germany brings back border controls, says it cannot cope with migrant numbers

Berlin introduced the temporary measure on the southern frontier with Austria.

Labour divisions exposed after Corbyn leadership victory

Left-wing veteran Corbyn won the support of 59.5 per cent of members and supporters.

Oklahoma Ten Commandments monument must be demolished in 30 days, judge rules

The monument of the Ten Commandmentsâconsidered important by Christians and Jews alikeâerected on the Oklahoma state capitol grounds will have to be taken down within 30 days after a state district judge affirmed an earlier ruling stating that public space cannot be used to promote any religious belief.