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Libya bishop: 'I am ready for martyrdom and will not leave'
The Italian Bishop of Tripoli has refused to leave the city in spite of death threats.
Russell Brand: 'I agree with the Church, politics is broken'
Self-styled revolutionary Russell Brand has defended himself against criticism from the Church of England that someone had to counter his "sex appeal".
Obama: 'We are not at war with Islam'
Extremist groups like Islamic State do not represent real people of faith, President Obama said yesterday, insisting that "violent extremism" is not linked to true Islam.
Utah knocks Bible Belt off top spot in US churchgoing (thanks to Mormons)
A Gallup poll shows that more than half of Utah residents go to church.
Pope Francis 'gives LGBT Catholics VIP seats'
An American advocacy group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered Catholics were given front row seats at Pope Francis' address on Ash Wednesday.
UN to investigate Islamic State organ harvesting claims
A key Iraqi diplomat yesterday accused Islamic State militants of harvesting and trafficking organs to help finance its brutal operations in the Middle East.
Ferguson police department to face Department of Justice action over racial discrimination
A CNN report says that the police force responsible for Michael Brown's shooting is facing allegations of discriminatory tactics.
Christian florist who refused to provide flowers for gay wedding is guilty of discrimination, judge rules
Barronelle Stutzman has violated state anti-discrimination laws.
Ukraine president calls for UN peacekeepers as rebels continue advance
Pro-Russian rebels seized another town after a ceasefire was supposed to take effect.
Evangelical Christians much more politically engaged than rest of the UK
New research shows distrust for politicians but continued Christian engagement in politics.
Human rights situation in China last year was the worst since 1989, report says
A human rights group in the People's Republic of China claims that the human rights situation in the country is worsening
Malaysia priest insists ban on Christian use of 'Allah' limited only to newspaper and excludes church practices
One Catholic priest in Malaysia continues to insist on the use of "Allah" to refer to the Christian God while conducting Catholic worship services.
'Sister Wives' Meri says divorce was not a 'family decision'
While the divorce of "Sister Wives" stars Kody and Meri Brown was presented as a mutual decision, it was revealed this week that Meri was the instigator.
Australian bishop says jail, and not death is appropriate punishment
Bishops in Australia have joined the appeal for the lives of two convicted Australians on death row in Indonesia to be spared, saying that a jail sentence is the appropriate punishment and not death.
Right wing Hindus claim Narendra Modi was suggesting Christians should be more tolerant, not Hindus
Right-wing Hindu nationalist group Vishwa Hindu Parishad spoke out in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent vow of religious freedom during a gathering of Christians in Vigyan Bhawan, claiming that the remark was addressed more towards Christians than Hindus.
Questions raised over death of Chinese bishop
A Hong Kong Cardinal is seeking answers to the fate of a Chinese bishop who has been detained by Beijing for more than 60 years for refusing to denounce his Catholic faith.