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Muslims protest Christian governor in Jakarta: 'It is forbidden to have an infidel'

The inauguration of Jakarta's first Christian governor in 50 years has been delayed to allow for a presidential decree on his appointment, another setback on his contested journey to power.

Pastors attack Fort Lauderdale mayor on homeless feeding claims

Churches and charities say hungry are not being fed.

First American bishop promoted by Pope Francis is moderate, replaces conservative

Bishop Blase Cupich, Pope Francis' first major appointment in the hierarchy of the US Catholic Church, will knock at the door of Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral on Monday evening.

Justin Bieber says he is turning his life around, vows to stop smoking marijuana

The singer on a spiritual journey says he has stopped smoking pot.

Rick Warren to speak on biblical marriage at Pope's conference today

Popular author and pastor Rick Warren is to speak today on the 'Biblical meaning of marriage' at the Pope's Humanum conference in Rome.

Christian parents of beheaded aid worker Peter Kassig ask for prayer

Peter Kassig's parents asked for prayers for other captives in Syria and Iraq in a brief public statement at their Indianapolis church on Monday.

Sunni tribe massacre fails to unite Iraqis against Islamic State

Baghdad government still not building effective resistance.

Vatican: 'End of Communism was not all good news for churches'

Senior Vatican official says major tensions between Catholic and Orthodox Churches developed after the end of Communism.

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy protestors vow to continue as camp is partially cleared

Hong Kong has cleared part of a protest camp in the heart of the city that has been occupied by pro-democracy demonstrators for nearly two months.

Riots danger prompts state of emergency before Ferguson ruling

Tensions are high in advance of a grand jury decision on whether to indict police officer who shot a black teenager.

Up to five dead in suspected Palestinian attack on Jerusalem synagogue

Incident marks a continuing rise in levels of violence.

Active shooter drill infuriates parents, frightens students: 'I thought he was going to shoot me.'

Active shooter drill infuriates Florida parents, frightens students

Kirk Cameron's message for mothers this Christmas: 'Don't let anything steal your joy' [VIDEO]

Kirk Cameron's message for mothers this Christmas: 'Don't let anything steal your joy'

'Philly Jesus' arrested after accepting tips from fans while iceskating

Father buries daughter's boyfriend alive over premarital relationship

Father kills daughter's boyfriend over premarital relationship

Archbishop of Canterbury on the future of the Anglican Communion: 'We have no strategies beyond prayer and obedience'

The Archbishop of Canterbury today gave the presidential address at the meeting of the General Synod in London, in which he praised the Anglican Communion for its diversity, but warned that it "may be too much to manage".