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Pope Francis will allow all priests to forgive abortion during Holy Year
Pope Francis has declared that all priests can "absolve" women who have had an abortion if they confess and repent during the coming "Year of Jubilee".
Over 1,000 rabbis sign petition rejecting Iran deal, urge US Congress to reject it
More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition asking members of the US Congress to oppose the Iran deal, which aims to prevent the Islamic country to acquire nuclear weapon but critics say would do the opposite.
Kentucky clerk invokes 'God's authority' as she continues to deny marriage licenses to gays in defiance of Supreme Court order
The US Supreme Court on Monday has rejected the emergency request by Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis for a stay pending appeal against a lower court decision directing her to issue marriage license to same-sex couples, which she said violated her religious beliefs.
Assisted Suicide: Jesus came to restore and heal â he expects us to do the same
True compassion is not revealed when we obliterate suffering, but rather when we stand alongside and share with those experiencing it, writes Gillan Scott.
Israeli forces use tear gas and stun grenades on Christian protesters
A rally of Christians against Israel's extension of its Separation Wall in the Bethlehem area has been broken up by Israeli forces using concussion grenades and tear gas.
Gospel for Asia spent thousands on reputation management after negative stories surfaced
Seventy thousand dollars was set aside to pay for the service.
Christian schools in Israel shut over funding row
Thousands of Christian and Muslim pupils in Israel missed the start of the academic year today as the crisis over Christian education deepened.
Chinese lawyer detained for defending churches
A human rights lawyer has been detained for six months after defending Chinese churches in their fight against demolition and cross removal.
President Obama arrives in Alaska to focus on looming disasters due to climate change
When he speaks at a State Department climate change conference in the 49th state, Obama will see first hand how Alaska has changed over the past decades primarily due to global warming.
Leading theologian admits visiting Ashley Madison adultery site
Robert Craig Sproul Jnr has admitted that he visited the adultery website.
20,000 march through Vienna to welcome refugees
Almost 20,000 people marched through Vienna yesterday in protest at the ill-treatment of refugees.
'Blood moon' this September could be biblical sign of Apocalypse, pastors say
Next month, anywhere from September 21 to 28, the Moon is expected to turn red, prompting two Christian preachers to warn that this could be the sign of Jesus Christ's second coming.
Pope Francis: 'There are more martyrs now than in the first centuries'
The Pope has pleaded once again for intervention to put an end to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
US church has change of heart over offering assault rifle as prize for bringing in new members
A church in the US has sparked incredulity by offering an assault rifle as a prize to whoever invites the most new people to its services this month.
Migrant crisis: What does the future hold for central Europe?
Peter Ould reflects on the migrant crisis in Europe, its political repercussions and the Christian response.
Barack Obama to run wild with Bear Grylls
The US President will test his wilderness skills with an appearance on Grylls' television show Running Wild.