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North Korea threatens attacks on United States over Sony hack claims
North Korea has described the United States as a 'cesspool of terrorism' after the FBI said North Korea was responsible for hacking Sony Pictures.
Pope Francis faces increasing criticism from conservative Catholics
Senior conservatives have stepped up their criticisms in preparation for key events such as next October's Synod on the Family.
Man protests on ledge of St Peter's in Vatican
An Italian man evaded Vatican security for the fifth time to reach a high ledge on the facade of St. Peter's Basilica to protest against laws he says caused him to lose his business.
Iraqi Kurds and Yazidis fight to take back Sinjar town from Islamic State
Kurdish and Yazidi fighters battled to take the strategic northern Iraqi town of Sinjar back from Islamic State on Sunday after breaking a months-long siege of the mountain above it.
The Rob Bell Show - The First Review
Martin Saunders reviews Rob Bell's TV show which debuted last night.
'19 Kids and Counting' news: Show not cancelled after gay activist backlash; counter-petition helping Duggar family
The issue garnered media attention after the family asked people to submit kissing photos on their Facebook page.
'The Interview' Sony hack: The comedy that is shaking nations as North Korea denies responsibility
In retaliation against "The Interview" â a comedy that features two journalists who are assigned to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un
Justin Welby: 'The only certainty in life is Christ'
The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke about his difficult childhood and the death of his daughter on BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.
'The one who believes in me will live, even though they die...' Do you believe this?
Can we really have confidence in the promise of eternal life? Vince Vitale reminds us of the power of God's forgiveness.
Testimony: How I found faith through the nativity story
While watching a nativity play, Felicity Barkus discovered the best Christmas present of all: Jesus.
Fraud scandal leaves Franciscan order in 'grave financial difficulty'
A branch of the Franciscan religious order says the discovery of financial fraud has left it burdened with debt.
Australian mother charged with murder of eight children
An Australian mother has been charged with the murder of eight children, seven of them hers, two days after their bodies were found in a home in the city of Cairns.
India: Hindu leader vows to continue conversions of Muslims and Christians
A powerful Hindu leader defies Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to continue a campaign to convert Muslims and Christians to Hinduism.
A Christmas Survival Guide
Filled with dread at the thought of managing spats this Christmas time? Sarah Abell looks at how to minimise conflict and maximise fun for all the family.
The stories behind the nation's favourite Christmas carols
How much do we really know about our favourite carols and the people who wrote them?
Israel bombs Hamas base in Gaza after rocket hits southern Israel
Israeli aircraft bombed a Hamas militant base in the Gaza Strip on Friday for the first time since the end of a war in the territory.