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After dove attack, Pope Francis releases balloons as 'symbol of peace'Â
The last Sunday in January is traditionally when the Pope, along with two children, release doves out of the papal studio window in a symbol of peace.
Southern Baptist leaders call for integration within churches
Southern Baptist leaders are calling for more racial integration in their churches as a means of addressing increased racial tensions in the country.
Australian women enticed by 'false glamour' of ISIS
Officials reported Saturday that an increasing number of Australian women are travelling to Iraq and Syria to fight with the Islamic State (IS).
Congress withdraws anti-abortion bill, bishops are furious
A popular anti-abortion bill that religious conservatives expected Congress to pass was abruptly withdrawn by the law-making body, angering proponents all around the United States.
Pastor who accompanied teenager that ran off to join ISIS says he had nothing to do with 17-year-old's plan
A 45-year-old pastor that allegedly accompanied a teenager to Turkey to join the Islamic State denied having any knowledge of or involvement in the teenager's plan.
There are more Catholic Republican Congressmen than Catholic Democrats for first time
For the first time in five years, Catholic Republicans outnumber Catholic Democrats by a slight margin in the newly convened 114th United States Congress.
Syria and the daily sufferings of its people are forgotten, says Homs priest
A Jesuit priest in war-torn Syria laments the lack of coverage in the media in the wake of a deadly attack that killed 15 people and approximately 50 people injured in Syria.
Princeton professor says he'll take 1,000 lashes for Saudi blogger
The vice chairman of the United States' Commission on International Religious Freedom has offered to take 100 lashes on behalf of Saudi blogger Raif Badawi.
California residents irked by atheist 'Don't Believe in God?' billboards
Residents of Colton in the state of California spoke out against a "Don't Believe in God?" billboard that has been put up by a secular group in their community.
Church suing JP Morgan for millions over alleged mismanagement of funds
The Episcopal Christ Church Cathedral in Indiana is suing financial services giant JPMorgan over an alleged mismanagement that it says resulted in the devaluation of the church's funds.
Man and woman facing charges after trying to smuggle heroin into jail using Bible
A man and a woman are now facing felony charges after they attempted to smuggle heroin into the Hamilton County Justice Center in December last year using a Bible.
Niger Christians growing in faith despite wave of violence
The faith of the Christians in Niger continue to grow despite a series of violent attacks from January 16 to 18 that left more than 70 churches in ruins.
Sheriff's deputy says he was fired for holding Bible study with inmates
A former Sheriff's deputy in Hall County, Georgia claims that his employers fired him from work for holding Bible study sessions with the jail's ex-inmates.
Westminster Abbey criticised for flying flag at half mast for Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah
Westminster Abbey is under fire for its decision to fly its flag at half-mast in an effort to honour the late King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
American Sniper dominates the box office
Clint Eastwood's latest blockbuster based on the life of a prolific US Navy SEAL sniper continued to dominate the box office over the weekend.
Mother goes 'on strike' against 'disrespectful' teenagers
A North Carolina mother has spent nearly a week "on strike" against her teen daughters in protest of their disrespectful behaviour.