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Pope Francis: Catholic Church should not have 'leaders for life'
The Roman Catholic Church should not have "leaders for life" in its ranks, otherwise it would risk being like a country under dictatorship, Pope Francis said on Friday.
President Obama mocks GOP bets: 'They have enough for an actual Hunger Games'
US President Barack Obama has publicly made fun of candidates the Republican Party is fielding for the presidential race in 2016, commenting that some of them say stuff "that makes no sense."
Mass killings involving guns and school shootings are contagious, US study finds
Mass killings involving firearms and school shootings, defined as four or more deaths, are contagious and may occur within almost two weeks after one such incident, according to a study.
US drone strike kills key ISIS leader linked to terrorist attacks in Tunisia and Libya
An air strike led by the US has killed a key Islamic State leader who is in-charge of carrying foreign fighters as well as weapons from Libya to Syria, the Pentagon has revealed.
ISIS prisoners executed by fighters from rival group wearing orange jumpsuits
A rival jihadist group fighting against the Islamic State in Syria has turned the tables against the latter as it executed ISIS fighters while wearing orange jumpsuits-- a trademark attire of the victims of ISIS, according to reports.
Mideast allies say Obama, other Western leaders blocking them from arming Kurds
US president Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron have been accused of blocking attempts by Middle East allies to directly arm the Kurds who are fighting against the Islamic State in Iraq.
Majority of Americans see Confederate flag as symbol of Southern pride, not racism
A total of 57% of Americans see confederate flag as a symbol of Southern pride rather than racism, according to a CNN/ORC poll.
Kentucky clerk sued for refusing same-sex marriage licenses
A Kentucky clerk is being sued by four couples â two heterosexual and two homosexual â for refusing to issue any marriage licenses since the US Supreme Court legalised gay marriage last week.
Old, but not obsolete: what the church can learn from Terminator: Genisys
There are a few lessons and a few laughs in Terminator: Genisys, says Martin Saunders
Mexico: Three elderly nuns tied up, gagged and assaulted
Three elderly nuns have been tied up, gagged and assaulted in a village in Mexico, nine months after the parish priest in the same village was subject to a similar attack.
Exclusive: Most Catholics do not accept Church doctrine on contraception, divorce or cohabitation - study
Most Catholics do not accept Church doctrine on contraception, divorce and remarriage or cohabitation, a new study shows.
Oregon bakery ordered to pay $135,000 for wedding cake refusal to same-sex couple
A bakery in Gresham, Oregon which refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple was ordered to pay $135,000 in damages.
Rapid rise in sharia marriages in Britain, many polygamous
Britain has witnessed a rapid rise in sharia marriages with many of them polygamous, a leading lawyer warns today.
How can people overcome the feeling that God is so far away? Jesus Culture answers
All Christians aspire to be close to God, but there are times when His presence just seems far off, and so people become fearful and disillusioned.
Reflection: When God seems absent, what do you do?
David Baker reflects on the story of Jairus' daughter.
'I'll trust God': Jeremy Lin 'redefining success' in inspirational YouTube video
NBA star Jeremy Lin has had a tough year. The Christian athlete, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers had been benched during after 20 games season 21 and their team also broke the franchise record for the most losses. But despite all of these difficulties, Lin remains committed to improving his game and honoring God in everything he does.