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Pope Francis condemns ISIS beheadings: 'They were killed simply for the fact that they were Christians'
Egyptian jets bombed Islamic State targets in Libya on Monday, a day after the group there released a video showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians, drawing Cairo directly into the conflict across its border.
BJP defeat in polls in people's statement against Modi -- Archbishop
Prime Minister Modi's BJP suffers loss to AAP amid attacks on Christian facilities
Sadie Robertson and Blake Coward enjoyed a sweet Valentine's Day with 'Jesus talks and pancakes'
Duck Dynasty's Sadie Robertson and her boyfriend Blake Coward just spent a cozy Valentine's day together with a simple rooftop date.
Australia's asylum policy is 'barbaric' - priest
A priest in Australia has spoken out against the Australian government's policy towards asylum-seekers, calling it "barbaric" and a sign of the government's failure in its responsibility to provide care for children in its jurisdiction.
Bishop Angaelos on ISIS killings: 'The only way forward is to forgive'
The General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK has said we must pray for and forgive Islamic State militants in the wake of a video purporting to show the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians by the terrorist group.
Catholics repeat calls to overturn DC reproductive health laws
The Catholic University of America and the Archdiocese of Washington are calling for two recently-passed laws in Washington DC to be overturned because they allegedly violate freedom of religion.
Nigeria's president Goodluck Jonathan calls for help from US in fighting Boko Haram
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is calling on the United States for help in combating the growing threat of the Boko Haram.
Revival of religion in public space a serious concern for Indian secularism, legal expert says
A jurist who is also vice-chancellor of NALSAR University of Law in Hyderbad has called the resurgence of religion in public space represents a "serious concern" for secularism in India.
There is real radical Islamist presence in Libya, retired US intelligence official says
A retired US intelligence official has said there is a real Islamist presence in Libya, and that it could be affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
Schools impose harsher penalties on e-cigarettes than regular cigarettes
Some schools in North Carolina, New Jersey, Washington, and Connecticut are imposing harsher penalties on e-cigarette use than for the use of regular cigarettes.
Local nun working to find housing for Christians in Syrian city of Nebek
A local nun in the war-torn city of Nebek in Syria is working to find housing for Christian families who were displaced by fierce fighting between jihadists and government forces in December.
Mother burns down house of daughter's killer and rapist
A mother whose daughter was raped and murdered five years ago was given the opportunity to burn down the house of her daughter's killer.
Richest confectioner in the world Michele Ferrero dies at 89, was loved by community for his generosity
The world's richest candyman Michele Ferrero from Italy said goodbye to the world on Saturday and left his chocolate and confectionery empire to his family at the age of 89.
School bus driver fired over drinking selfie
It can be a thin line between our personal and professional lives, and this is something a lady bus driver learned the hard way recently.
How the Duggar sisters celebrated their husbands on Valentines Day
The Duggar sisters from 19 Kids and Counting Jill and Jessa are both happily married wives now, so come Valentine's day, the two of them celebrated their husbands in their own unique way.
Pope Francis slams married people who choose not to have children as 'selfish'
Pope Francis slammed married couples who choose not to have children as "selfish," adding that people who make excuses not to give birth do it because they are depressed.