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Turkey: Ancient church discovered in underground city
An underground church containing frescoes that may date back to the 12th century has been discovered in the Cappadocia region of Turkey.
Why winning the lottery won't satisfy your soul
As a Worcester woman waits to hear whether she can claim a £33 million prize, Mark Woods asks if a big Lottery win will make you happy â and does it matter?
UN Secretary-General says religion should be a bridge, not a wedge, in Middle East
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon addressed the Muslim-led conference in Morocco.
Hilary Clinton: I am disappointed Christianity has been used to condemn and judge
US Presidential hopeful Hilary Clinton gave an unusual insight into her faith at as she spoke to voters in the crucial state of Iowa on Monday.
Government defeated by bishop's motion on child poverty
Bishop leads charge to keep income related measurements of poverty
China: Church authorities dismiss pastor who protested against cross removals
Megachurch pastor fired after outspoken opposition to China's crackdown on Christianity.
Hundreds of thousands expected to protest against same-sex unions in Italy
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are expected to turn out in support of the 'traditional family' in Italy on Saturday as the government debates legalising same-sex partnerships.
Pope Francis and Tim Cook: Why is the Pontiff meeting tech giants?
Pope Francis has recently met with both Apple's CEO and the chairman of Google's parent company. What is the Pontiff's strategy behind these conversations with tax giants?
'13 Hour' soldiers said God protected them during Benghazi siege
Soldiers, who were the subjects of Michael Bay's latest film "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi," said God protected them during the siege.
EU is 'running out of time' to deal with migrant crisis, says top official
The European Union edged closer on Monday to accepting that its Schengen open-borders area may be suspended for up to two years.
UN launches Syria peace talks, opposition threatens boycott
Opposition groups signalled they would stay away unless the government and its Russian allies halt air strikes and lift sieges on towns.
Pope Francis seeks Protestant forgiveness for past persecution
Francis asked "forgiveness for the un-gospel like behaviour by Catholics towards Christians of other Churches".
Italian evangelical churches help open 'humanitarian corridor' to 1,000 refugees
An Italian ecumenical mission is in Lebanon this week to finalise details of a project that aims to relocate 1000 refugees to Italy on humanitarian visas "to save people from embarking on deadly journeys across the Mediterranean.''
As pro-life Americans march, Obama hails Supreme Court ruling legalising abortion
In a statement to mark the anniversary of the US Supreme Court ruling essentially legalising abortion, Obama said his administration is committed to protect women's rights, including killing their unborn children.
'Life at Conception Act' introduced in U.S. Congress to protect the unborn
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has introduced a bill that would provide equal protection for the unborn child.
FBI probes Kent University professor for alleged ISIS ties, bid to recruit students to join terror group
An Ohio university professor is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for his alleged ties to the Islamic State (ISIS) including recruiting students to join the terror organization.