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8 major religious groups in US prohibit same-sex marriage, according to study
Eight of the largest religious institutions in the United States oppose same-sex marriage, which has recently been legalised by the Supreme Court across the country.
Fearing intense pain, woman with terminal cancer asks California to allow her to die
Although faith groups oppose doctor-assisted suicide, a 46-year-old Christian woman diagnosed with terminal cancer is asking the state of California to allow her to die.
Pope Francis hints willingness to retire as he talks about 'time limit' for church posts
The Roman Catholic Church should not have leaders who cling to their positions for a long time similar to dictators, Pope Francis told Christians in Vatican City.
US won't attack Iran in case nuclear talks fail, but bunker-buster bombs on standby
Admitting that military solution will not fix the problem, the United States pledged not to launch an attack in case negotiations to curb Iran's nuclear program fails.
9 in 10 Evangelicals not in favour of US Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling
Almost all evangelicals in the United States are against the US Supreme Court ruling that allowed same-sex marriage while 7 of 10 practicing Christians also oppose it.
Princess Charlotte's Christening: Justin Welby says the 'beauty of character begins with baptism'
The Archbishop of Canterbury used the christening of Princess Charlotte to warn against "pushy" people ambitious to advance up the ladders of society.
Derick and Jill looking like on honeymoon as they celebrate first wedding anniversary
Derick and Jill Dillard of "19 Kids and Counting" have just celebrated their first year wedding anniversary with their firstborn son Israel David, but the way they are acting, it feels like they are still enjoying the honeymoon stage of their marriage.
'Best is yet to come!' Justin Bieber shares lessons learned on his journey to stardom
A lot of people might think that Canadian singer Justin Bieber has already reached the peak of wealth and fame, but the reformed bad boy believes that those two things aren't all they're cracked up to be.
Atheist? No such thing, says 'Duck Dynasty' and 'Faith of Our Fathers' star Si Robertson
The Robertson men from the "Duck Dynasty" show expresses no fear in sharing their faith and beliefs, and while he was out promoting the faith-based movie "Faith of Our Fathers," which he stars in, Si Robertson said that there is no such thing as an atheist.
2 Christian pastors may face death penalty in Sudan for openly practising their faith
Two Christian pastors are facing trumped-up charges punishable by death penalty in Sudan for openly practising their faith in the country known for persecuting Christians.
Egypt claims 25 Islamist militants killed in air strikes
Egyptian warplanes killed 25 Islamist militants in North Sinai on Saturday, security sources said, as the Egyptian president visited the province after a major escalation of the conflict there.
'The solution, with God's help, is close,' Iraqi army tells Mosul residents
Iraqi jets dropped leaflets over Mosul telling residents that Islamic State fighters would soon be driven from the northern city, saying details of the operation would be broadcast on a new radio station.
Pope heads to South America to champion the poor and the planet
Pope Francis leaves Rome on Sunday for his first trip to Spanish-speaking Latin America, a "homecoming" to a continent where he will champion the rights of the poor and of the planet.
Mid-air crisis tests Christian family's faith: 'God's there saying, It's gonna be alright'
Bishop Kim Brown of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Chesapeake, Virginia and his family are feeling blessed to still be alive after the twin engine Cessna plane they were riding blew its engine mid-air.
Franklin Graham: 'Today everything related to God and His Word is coming under fire'
When he was just a young boy, Reverend Franklin Graham recalled that God's Ten Commandments were posted in the classroom and his teacher led them in the Lord's Prayer right before they have their lunch.
Manny Pacquiao responds in Christ-like fashion after Mayweather pokes fun at him
Instead of responding in hate and anger after Floyd Mayweather Jr. poked fun at him in a video, Filipino boxing champ Manny Pacquiao offered him some word of love and understanding.