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Malaysia priest insists ban on Christian use of 'Allah' limited only to newspaper and excludes church practices
One Catholic priest in Malaysia continues to insist on the use of "Allah" to refer to the Christian God while conducting Catholic worship services.
'Sister Wives' Meri says divorce was not a 'family decision'
While the divorce of "Sister Wives" stars Kody and Meri Brown was presented as a mutual decision, it was revealed this week that Meri was the instigator.
Australian bishop says jail, and not death is appropriate punishment
Bishops in Australia have joined the appeal for the lives of two convicted Australians on death row in Indonesia to be spared, saying that a jail sentence is the appropriate punishment and not death.
Right wing Hindus claim Narendra Modi was suggesting Christians should be more tolerant, not Hindus
Right-wing Hindu nationalist group Vishwa Hindu Parishad spoke out in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent vow of religious freedom during a gathering of Christians in Vigyan Bhawan, claiming that the remark was addressed more towards Christians than Hindus.
Questions raised over death of Chinese bishop
A Hong Kong Cardinal is seeking answers to the fate of a Chinese bishop who has been detained by Beijing for more than 60 years for refusing to denounce his Catholic faith.
India communist party asked not to use images of Catholic saints
An official from the Catholic Church in Alappuzha has asked the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to cease using the pictures of Indian Catholic saints in an apparent bid to gain votes in the Kerala region.
ISIS burns 45 people to death in al-Baghdadi, western Iraq
The Islamic State has reportedly burned 45 people to death in the newly captured western Iraqi town of al-Baghdadi in Iraq's Anbar province.
Six civilians killed by Egyptian air strikes on Derna - Human Rights Watch
Egyptian and Libyan aircraft on Monday hit suspected Islamic State positions in Derna in Libya, reportedly killing at least 50 militants as well as several civilians.
Pope Francis doll to hit shelves in July ahead of US visit
Pennsylvania toy company Bleacher Creatures is known for their sports and entertainment dolls, but have taken on the leader of the Catholic Church as their latest muse.
America's largest Christian bookstore files for bankruptcy
The country's biggest Christian bookstore recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Artwork by Kenji Goto goes on display in Tokyo
Artwork created by executed Japanese journalist Kenji Goto is on display in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward until Wednesday.
Principal sues school after being laid off for turning away 'short' dresses at homecoming
A former Utah high school assistant principal has filed suit against his former employer after being laid off in 2012.
Selena Gomez now optimistic after feeling depressed for 'months'
Pop star Selena Gomez opened up in a recent interview about her first love, healing from emotional scars, and more.
13-yr-old suspect in Slender Man stabbing pleads self-defense
Attorneys for one of the two Wisconsin middle schoolers charged with stabbing their classmate presented a self-defense argument before the court this week.
Denomination pulls support after evangelical pastor accepts LGBT members
A pastor in Oregon has lost the support and funding of the Evangelical Covenant Church because of his acceptance of LGBT persons as church members and leaders.
Court fines TB Joshua for delaying proceedings after church complex collapse
An Ikeja High Court justice has ruled against TB Joshua and the Synagogue, Church of All Nations, in their case against the Lagos Coroner's Court.