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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.
US Navy violated federal law in Navy chaplain case
The US Navy may have violated federal law for relieving a Navy chaplain of duties because he observed his religious beliefs, a religious rights group claims.
One of the Catholic Church's staunchest critics praises Pope Francis
A staunch critic of the Catholic Church is praising Pope Francis' work in what he views as a reformation of the Church.
Teachers' alliance sues Rhode Island school for barring observation of Good Friday
A group of teachers in Rhode Island are suing a city school department for denying their requests for leave on Good Friday.