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Jessa Duggar and husband Ben thrilled as Baby Seewald makes first appearance

The uproar against the Duggar family from "19 Kids and Counting" due to eldest son Josh's child molestation past is far from over, but that is not stopping the family from placing their focus on things that are worthy of celebration - in particular, Ben and Jessa Seewald's growing baby.

Pope Francis sets up tribunal for bishop child abuse cases

The Pope has set up an unprecedented new tribunal system to examine bishops accused of failing to protect children from paedophile priests.

100-year-old Iowa woman sews over 1,000 dresses for needy children in Africa

Lillian Weber is a dressmaker who wanted to use her skill to help other people, and that is why she planned to sew 1,000 dresses for less fortunate kids before she celebrates her 100th birthday.

Back onstage, Carrie Underwood bags 3 trophies at CMT Music Awards

It has been months since Christian country singer Carrie Underwood last performed, given her pregnancy then birth to firstborn son Isaiah Michael Fisher last February.

Archbishop of Mosul: 'We have sacrificed everything for our faith'

Christians in Iraq have lost everything because of their faith, the Archbishop of Mosul said yesterday, but "God cannot forget us".

Karen Hinkley reconciles with The Village Church: 'I believe it is time for me to move on in peace'

Matt Chandler and Josh Patterson "looked me in the eyes, apologised, and asked for forgiveness".

Severus Snape of 'Harry Potter' fame now working for American Airlines?

It's not everyday you see a wizard working in the muggle world, but it looks like Hogwarts professor Severus Snape has decided to change careers and work at American Airlines.

Emma Watson, J.K. Rowling make it to The Independent's Happy List

Harry Potter alum Emma Watson and author J.K. Rowling are just two of the names that made it to The Independent's eighth annual Happy List, which seeks to celebrate people who do extraordinary things for causes they care about.

Christian radio personality feels for Bruce Jenner, wishes she had been born a man

Bruce Jenner, who now goes by the name Caitlyn Jenner has earned the sympathies of a Christian radio personality named LaVern Vivio, who also struggled with gender identity issues when she was a teenager.

Did the Department of Human Services try to probe the Duggar household?

In light of the Josh Duggar scandal that rocked the Christian family from "19 Kids and Counting," the Arkansas Department of Human Services reportedly went to investigate the Duggar household but were prevented to see the child they were concerned about.

Sportscaster Bob Costas raps ESPN for giving Caitlyn Jenner Courage Award

American sportscaster Bob Costas is not pleased with sports channel ESPN for giving Bruce Jenner, now known as Caitlyn Jenner the ESPY Courage Award, saying that their actions are "a crass exploitation play."

Miley Cyrus criticizes Christian conservatives for believing in 'fairy tales'

Former Disney star Miley Cyrus has just taken a swipe against Christian conservatives for believing in "fairy tales" and refusing to give up on their traditional views of marriage. She further said that they should not be allowed to make laws within the United States, especially now that they are trying to legalise same-sex marriage.