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Polygamy a more serious problem than marriage after divorce warns African cardinal
Cardinal admits that in Europe, divorce and remarriage is a real concern but in Africa, polygamy is a much more pressing problem.
Rabbi Sacks: 'Why did God invent atheists? To stop religious leaders from getting big-headed'
Non-believers should challenge us to think about our faith more deeply, the UK's former chief rabbi has said, noting that he enjoys a great relationship with staunch atheists like Richard Dawkins.
US missionary Roberta Edwards killed in Haiti ambush; kid under her care abducted
An American missionary was killed by gunmen while serving in Haiti, and the young child under her care has also been kidnapped.
Catholic divide deepens as traditionalists call for Synod walkout
The Catholic Church moved closer to a split over homosexuality and marriage after divorce today after traditionalists called for a walk out by "faithful" bishops at the Synod on the Family in Rome.
Lesbian couple show 'true colours' in new attack on Christian county clerk Kim Davis
The founder of a law firm representing defiant Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis accused a same-sex couple who filed a suit against her for forcing their beliefs on her.
Ben Carson, using 'slipstream strategy,' now just 1 point behind Donald Trump in Republican race
The poll showed Carson with a 23-percent rating, just one percentage point behind Trump's 24 percent.
Male, female sailors to have same uniforms as US Navy adopts 'gender-blind' policy
The US Navy has introduced unisex uniforms that will be implemented starting next year, according to a new policy ordered by Navy Sec. Ray Mabus.
Thousands visit remains of youngest Catholic saint in Chicago
The skeleton of Maria Goretti, who was stabbed to death during an attempted rape in 1902, was encased in a wax statue lying inside a clear glass coffin.
Billy Graham urges Christians to show love, kindness, understanding even to atheists
Even if Christians and atheists hold opposing religious beliefs, legendary American evangelist Billy Graham believes that Christians should still show them love, kindness, and understanding.
Peace in Myanmar edges closer as eight armed groups sign ceasefire deal
Myanmar's government and eight armed ethnic groups have signed a ceasefire agreement.
Syrian rebels battle Islamic State as Russia-backed regime prepares assault on them all
Islamic State militants battled rival insurgent groups on Wednesday north of Aleppo.
'It's unconstitutional': Religious pregnancy centres file suit vs. California abortion law
Two religious pregnancy centers have filed a lawsuit against a new California law that orders all health facilities in the state to notify clients of the availability of abortion services.
Corbyn suffers first rebellion as Labour MPs abstain in finance vote
The vote exposed divisions over Jeremy Corbyn's economic strategy and policymaking process.
Planned Parenthood tells research firms: You can now get foetal parts for free
Just to quell public uproar over its abortion practices and to soothe "an anti-abortion political agenda," Planned Parenthood has decided not to accept any more money from researches for aborted baby parts from now on.
Iran dealt 'psychological blow' by ISIS with killing of Iranian general â US intelligence
The loss of Iran's senior commander on the ground recently was deemed by the US intelligence as a 'psychological blow' to the elements supporting the Assad regime.
More ISIS horror stories: Women fed, then told they just ate meat of their own children
Islamic State militants have reportedly fed a starving mother the meat of her own three-year old boy whom she had not seen since being kidnapped by the militants some months back.
