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Vatican condemns leak of documents criticizing spending
Vatican condemns leak of documents criticizing spending

The Vatican responded to a leak of confidential correspondence between leaders in a statement issued on Sunday.

Christian who told colleague God doesn\'t condone homosexuality claims unfair dismissal
Christian who told colleague God doesn't condone homosexuality claims unfair dismissal

A Christian dismissed for expressing traditional views on homosexuality is using a European Council declaration to back her case.

Iraqis launch major offensive to reclaim Tikrit from ISIS
Iraqis launch major offensive to reclaim Tikrit from ISIS

Iraqi government forces have launched a massive operation to reclaim a major city from the Islamic State.

Girl pleading for assisted suicide gets visit from Chilean president
Girl pleading for assisted suicide gets visit from Chilean president

A Chilean teen with cystic fibrosis recently posted a desperate video on Facebook asking for physician- assisted suicide, and received a visit from her country's president on Saturday.

Boko Haram is not interested in peace - Nigerian opposition candidate
Boko Haram is not interested in peace - Nigerian opposition candidate

The main opposition candidate in Nigeria's presidential elections has ruled out peace negotiations with terror group Boko Haram.

Soldiers from Chad kill 207 Boko Haram militants in border clash
Soldiers from Chad kill 207 Boko Haram militants in border clash

Soldiers from Chad clashed with elements of Nigerian radical Islamist group Boko Haram in a Nigerian border town.

Jihadi John was our best employee, Kuwaiti IT company says
Jihadi John was our best employee, Kuwaiti IT company says

The man who eventually became an infamous Islamic State executioner was once a high performing IT salesman, a former employer said.

ISIS uses handsome militant fighters to recruit girls
ISIS uses handsome militant fighters to recruit girls

A clinical psychologist in Malaysia warned that the Islamic State is using images of handsome militant fighters to lure young girls to recruitment.

Vatican: \'Pope Francis at risk of attack from ISIS and lone assassins\'
Vatican: 'Pope Francis at risk of attack from ISIS and lone assassins'

ISIS does represent a real threat to Pope Francis but Vatican security officials do not believe an attack is currently being planned.

Lebanon welcomes Assyrian refugees, opens border
Lebanon welcomes Assyrian refugees, opens border

Lebanon has opened its doors to Assyrian Christians who are fleeing the Islamic State in Syria.

Boko Haram terrorists attempt escape by dressing up as women
Boko Haram terrorists attempt escape by dressing up as women

Members of Nigerian Islamist radical group Boko Haram attempted to elude security officials in a northeastern Nigerian town by dressing up as women but were eventually caught.

Offensive against Syrian jihadis timely - Lebanese minister

A Lebanese minister praised the Army for successfully pushing back Islamist jihadists in an offensive last Thursday.

We receive a new nature when we receive Jesus into our lives, says Joyce Meyer
We receive a new nature when we receive Jesus into our lives, says Joyce Meyer

A new beginning is such a wonderful thing and it often seems very unattainable, but popular Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer said that it is exactly what people get when they receive Jesus Christ into their lives.

Happily ever after is not about finding the right person but becoming the right person, says Andy Stanley
Happily ever after is not about finding the right person but becoming the right person, says Andy Stanley

When looking for a new relationship, people normally have a certain criteria for their dream partner. But Pastor Andy Stanley said that this should not be the case and that people should stop focusing on what they want in a partner and instead think of ways they can improve themselves.

Why is Carl Lentz such a hit among NBA stars?
Why is Carl Lentz such a hit among NBA stars?

Why is Pastor Carl Lentz such a hit among NBA stars? The Bleacher Report called the Hillsong Church pastor "the patron saint of NBA stars" for offering spiritual guidance to the likes of Kevin Durant, Tyson Chandler, Carmelo Anthony, Jeremy Lin, Landry Fields and other basketball bigwigs.

Don\'t follow Uncle Si\'s advice about Instagram, jokes Sadie Robertson
Don't follow Uncle Si's advice about Instagram, jokes Sadie Robertson

Duck Dynasty's Uncle Si is probably one of the most beloved and talked about members of the Robertson family, so granddaughter Sadie thought it would be a great idea for him to share some pearls of wisdom to her Instagram followers.