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Yazidis thank Pope Francis for his support
Pope Francis on Thursday was thanked by a delegation of Yazidi representatives for his love and support during their persecution at the hands of Islamic State.

Luxury hotel cancels booking for homeless people, backs down after protests
A luxury hotel has said that homeless people can stay there after all.

Kay Warren, Donald Miller, TD Jakes and thousands more pay tribute to Andrae Crouch
People across the globe have been offering tributes to Andrae Crouch, the world-renowned gospel singer who passed away on Thursday.

Florida pastor marries 20 gay couples as same-sex marriage ban lifted
A Florida pastor has celebrated the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the state with a flurry of gay weddings.

Secret to long life is faith in God, says 109-year-old
Evelyn Vigor, who celebrates her 109th birthday today, says that reducing stress and trusting in God is the best way to live a full, and long, life.

Atlanta fire chief sacked in anti-gay book row may sue city
Kelvin Cochran's case has been taken up by Alliance Defending Freedom.

#JeSuisAhmed: Separating faith from extremism
The hashtag #JeSuisAhmed has been trending on Twitter as people honour the Muslim police officer who died in the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris on Wednesday.

India: Guru denies ordering 400 castrations
An Indian Guru who allegedly told his followers that they must be castrated in order to "meet god" is being investigated for criminal intimidation and causing grievous bodily hurt.

Qu'ran-burning pastor Terry Jones is running a French fries stand in Florida mall
Terry Jones is number two on an Al Qaeda hit list and locals have raised security concerns.

Angelina Jolie meets Pope Francis at the Vatican
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie met Pope Francis yesterday after a screening at the Vatican of her film 'Unbroken'.

Terror preacher Abu Hamza will be sentenced today
The activist behind British shoe bomber Richard Reid faces life in jail

Shock win for challenger in Sri Lanka election
Corruption and authoritarianism saw a massive swing against the incumbent Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Terror attacks on UK 'likely', warns MI5 boss
The head of Britain's security service has said that mass casualty attacks are being planned.

Man who threw child off Florida bridge refuses lawyer, says he wants to 'leave it in the hands of God'
A father has been charged with first-degree murder after throwing his 5-year-old daughter off a bridge in St Petersburg, Florida.

Andraé Crouch dies aged 72 after bout of ill-health
Gospel music legend Andraé Crouch has passed away at the age of 72 after being hospitalised in the New Year.

Angelina Jolie says it's an 'honour' to screen Unbroken at Vatican; praises Louis Zamperini as a 'man of faith'
Angelina Jolie screens 'Unbroken' in Rome, meets Pope Francis