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Parents monitoring their children's online activity says study
Majority of parents claim to monitor their children online in a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. Some parents also monitor other channels such as texts, television, books, magazines and others.
Montana sued for discriminating against religious schools in state scholarship plan
A family and a group of Christian schools have filed a discrimination suit against Montana over a state scholarship program regulation that excludes religious schools.
New mosque in Wyoming draws protest; Facebook user says 'I don't want jihadis in my neighbourhood'
A Muslim mosque in Gilette, Wyoming, that opened last September is being opposed, with one man setting an anti-Muslim page on Facebook.
Missouri mom says right to carry gun saved her family from knife-wielding attacker
A Missouri mom is crediting the U.S. Constitution's Second Amendment on the right to carry firearms for saving her family from a man who wielded a knife at them.
Virginia pastor blasts gay marriage and abortion, tells flock to hang on to their guns
A Virginia pastor slammed those who support same-sex marriage, gun control and abortion, saying "50 million have been killed by" abortionists.
Pakistan: Man caught burning Bibles as violence against Christians escalates
Pakistani police have refused to arrest a Muslim man caught burning church Bibles in a deeply "unfair" application of the law, according to a local pastor.
Nun who has dedicated life to helping lepers denied visa to stay in India
A 77-year-old Italian nun who has spent the last four decades caring for lepers in India has to fly home to Italy for good next month because India has refused to renew her visa.
Cologne: What the attacks mean for Germany's refugee policy
The whole thing is a gift to the Pegida anti-immigration organisation that campaigns against Germany's policy of welcoming refugees.
Grave crosses desecrated in cemetery near Jerusalem
Six Catholic graves have been vandalised in an act of "desecration' in a cemetery at Beit Jimal near Jerusalem.
Bishops' Middle East tour highlights plight of Iraqi refugees
Bishops on a solidarity tour of the Middle East will highlight the suffering of Iraqi Christians today as they travel the region to raise awareness of "forgotten Christians".
Pope Francis to welcome thousands of migrants in St Peter's Square
Thousands of migrants in Italy are expected to turn up at St Peter's Square next Sunday to listen to the weekly address by Pope Francis before a special Mass for migrants in the basilica in Rome.
Protests against Chile bishop accused of concealing paedophile priest
Protestors in Chile have demanded the resignation of a bishop accused of concealing sex abuse allegations against a priest.
National Anthem: Why we should sing Jerusalem and the story behind the song
In an age when the Union is more fragile than it's been for centuries, unthinking assertions of English hegemony have the potential to do a good deal of harm.
The surprising surge of Christianity in the Middle East
As millions of Christians flee the Middle East and Christianity's original homeland becomes increasingly bereft of Christians, an odd anomaly is occurring.
Disgraced bishop was not charged with sex abuse to avoid embarrassing the Church, documents reveal
A former Anglican bishop and monk was given a caution for sex abuse and not charged to minimise embarrassment to Church, according to newly-released documents.
Irish priest criticises 'unjust and abusive' Church
The founder of Ireland's Association of Catholic Priests has said he has found it hard to maintain faith in the Church after being silenced four years ago.