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Iceland: Iraqi teen dragged out of church by police, now faces deportation
A 16-year-old Iraqi was among the asylum seekers forcibly removed from a church in Iceland by police, and is now facing deportation.
Huge spike in anti-Muslim hate crime across UK
Tell Mama released its annual report today, which showed a 326 per cent increase in public incidents of anti-Muslim hate in 2015, including physical and verbal attacks.
Unchurched will talk about faith but aren't drawn to worship
The survey of 2,000 unchurched Americans was conducted with the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism.
Pope Benedict endorses Pope Francis in rare public appearance
Former Pope Benedict publicly endorsed Pope Francis and his ministry in a Vatican ceremony celebrating the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Tuesday.
US Episcopal Church leadership calls for repeal of North Carolina transgender law
Leaders of The Episopal Church in the United States have spoken out against laws that restrict access of transgender people to public bathrooms and other facilities.
Samaritan's Purse helps West Virginia get back on its feet after deadly floods
West Virginia is reeling from historic flooding that destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least 23 people.
Charles Darwin's deathbed recreated in major restoration project
The room where the famous naturalist and pioneer of evolutionary theory Charles Darwin died has been restored by English Heritage.
French President Hollande reopens Paris Salvation Army centre for urban poor
French President Francois Hollande led the reopening Salvation Army's refurbished City of Refuge in Paris after three years of renovation.
Word of Life: Church beating survivor 'confesses to inappropriate touching of children'
The young man who survived a mass church beating that killed his brother has confessed to having "inappropriately" touched his step-sister's children, CNN reports.
Zimbabwean Bishop calls for Mugabe resignation after torture reports
A senior church leader in Zimbabwe has urged President Robert Mugabe to resign over reported incidents of torture, harassment and abduction of civilians.
Atheist group forces U.S. school district to ban showing of creationist video
A group of atheists has forced a public school district to ban the showing of a creationist movie after it sent a complain to say that it is unlawful.
Obama administration rejects complaints vs. forced abortion coverage in healthcare plans
The Obama administration has dismissed the complaints of religious entities that questioned California's 2014 decision to require health insurance plans to include coverage for elective abortions.
Flood of visitors expected at Ark Encounter opening on July 7 in Williamstown, Kentucky
Ken Ham's gigantic Ark Encounter will open in Williamstown, Kentucky on July 7 and thousands of visitors are expected to see the largest timber frame building in the world.
City orders 'Jesus is Lord' ads removed after receiving one complaint, says it invites hate messaging
With just one complaint, the City of Colorado Springs in Colorado told a church that it is reviewing its advertisements that use the word "Jesus."
At least 36 dead in suspected Islamic State attack at Istanbul airport
One attacker opened fire in the departures hall with an automatic rifle, sending passengers diving for cover and trying to flee, before all three blew themselves up.
Why it's important to understand that we have what Paul called the 'Spirit of adoption'
You are a child of God.