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Hundreds of priests urge Pope Francis to stand firm on marriage
Nearly 500 priests from the province of England and Wales have signed a letter asking the pope to stand firm on traditional Church teaching on marriage and homosexuality.
Writer of BBC's The Ark on making religion work for prime time TV
The writer of the new 90-minute drama The Ark managed to get his top slot on prime time television by telling the BBC it was not about animals.
Benny Hinn admitted to hospital with heart problems
Benn Hinn was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at a hospital in Orange County, California this weekend with heart problems, though is expected to make a good recovery.
China: pastor on trial after protesting removal of church crosses
Huang Yizi could face seven years in jail if he is convicted.
Indiana House passes contentious religious freedom bill
A controversial bill which would allow business owners to refuse services according to their religious beliefs passed the Indiana House on Monday.
Iraqi Church leader: terrorism is a 'factory of death'
Chaldean Patriarch Louis Sako has condemned both terrorists and arms manufacturers.
Germanwings plane crashes in French Alps, 150 dead
An Airbus plane operated by Lufthansa's Germanwings budget airline crashed in the French Alps on Tuesday, leaving no survivors.
Saddleback Church celebrates 35 years
The church founded by Rick and Kay Warren marked its 35th anniversary with a special service at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
China executes three separatists for railway station mass stabbing attack
Three men have been executed for their part in an attack that killed 31 people last year.
Syrians feel 'abandoned' as world focuses on Islamic State, says UN secretary general
Ban Ki-moon has warned of a rise in war crimes and other human rights abuses.
David Cameron: I won't serve a third term as prime minister
If the Conservatives win in May, he will stand down after five years.
Justin Bieber sued for harassment, anti-Semitic remarks
Justin Bieber is in hot water yet again after his Los Angeles neighbours filed a lawsuit against him on Thursday.
Sydney cafe reopens after terrorist attack
A café in Sydney that was the site of a terror attack three months ago reopened on Friday.
Starbucks cancels racial awareness campaign
Coffee giant Starbucks has called off its newest campaign aimed at increasing conversations about race in America.
Wells of Life dedicates first World Water Day walkathon to Pope Francis
Water safety organisation Wells of Life will honour Pope Francis by dedicating the first well funded by its World Water Day walkathon to him.
Pope Francis has lunch with gay, transgender inmates
Pope Francis spent time with about 90 inmates at the Giuseppe Salvia Detention Center in Poggiorale, Italy on Saturday.