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French President defends freedom of speech after anti-Hebdo clashes abroad
French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday that anti-Charlie Hebdo protesters in other countries do not understand France's attachment to freedom of speech.
Pope Francis condemns male chauvinism: 'Women have much to tell us in today's society'
Pope Francis said on Sunday men should listen to women's ideas more, adding that "Women are able to pose questions that we men are not able to understand".
Niger: 10 dead, churches burned and Christian homes looted in Charlie Hebdo protests
At least five people were killed on Saturday in protests in Niger against Charlie Hebdo's cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad, authorities said, bringing the death toll from two days of violence in the country to 10.
Duke University reverses decision to allow Muslim call to prayer from chapel bell tower
Duke University reversed its decision to use chapel bell tower for Muslim call to prayer.
Boko Haram abducted hundreds of women and children from Baga
Boko Haram militants reportedly abducted around 500 women and children at a school right after they massacred an estimated 2,000 people from Baga and neighboring town Doron Baga.
Filipinos give Pope Francis a rousing welcome
Filipinos gave Pope Francis a rapturous welcome when he arrived in Manila on Thursday.
Christian woman gives up tight leggings after husband admits it's hard to stop his eyes wandering
A Christian woman has decided to give up leggings in her wardrobe after her husband admitted that it's difficult to keep his eyes away from women wearing thin, form-fitting leggings.
The Netherlands is now home to more atheists than believers
There are more atheists than believers now in the Netherlands for the first time in recent history, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos.
Wild: Review
A story of redemption, individual triumph and a celebration of life, writes Carey Lodge.
Pastor of church that lost 46 members in AirAsia crash: 'We don't attempt to answer the big 'why' question'
Chinese Indonesian Pastor Philip Mantofa said that they are still reeling from the loss of their 46 members from the devastating AirAsia crash, adding that they don't even attempt to answer "why" the crash happened when it did.
Charlie Hebdo's first edition after Paris terror attacks triggers violence against Christians in Niger and Algiers
The front cover showed a sad-faced Prophet Muhammad
Niger: Churches attacked in Charlie Hebdo protests
Demonstrators in Niger attacked the French cultural center, set fire to churches and raided Christian shops on Friday, as protests erupted against Charlie Hebdo's cartoons in several Muslim West African countries.
Colton Burpo stands by Heaven is for Real
Colton Burpo has defended his story just days after Alex Malarkey revealed that his own near-death experience was fake.
Ten amazing Christian rip-offs of Fifty Shades of Grey
I'm all for redeeming culture, but maybe we don't need to be quite so literal about it...
Philippines: Pope Francis praises faith of Typhoon Haiyan survivors
Storms greeted Pope Francis when he arrived in the central Philippines city of Tacloban on Saturday to pray for the dead and comfort survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, the country's worst natural disaster that killed 6,300 people barely a year ago.
Dozens of Islamist suspects held across Europe
Belgian, French and German police interrogated dozens of Islamist suspects on Friday as much of Europe remained on heightened security alert after last week's killings in Paris and raids in Belgium in which two gunmen were killed.