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Pope Francis denounces 'evil' mafia, says members are 'excommunicated'
Pope Francis has denounced members of the mafia, declaring that organised crime is an "evil" that "must be fought against".
Iraq and Isis: What you need to know
The Iraq crisis is complex and fast-moving. Jonathan Langley explains the root causes of the latest outbreak of violence.
How to have a great first date (even if you never see them again)
They can be wonderful - your eyes lock and everything clicks into place. Or they can be awkward as anything. Here's how to make the most of a first date.
'God did a real number on me'
Paul Cowley talks to Ruth Gledhill about going from being expelled from school and living in a squat, to being awarded the MBE for his services to ex-offenders.
Afghan girl amputated by grenade returns to U.S. after death threats
Afghan girl wounded by grenade returns to U.S. after death threats.
Megachurches most popular with visitors, microchurches most friendly
Megachurches popular with visitors, 'microchurches' most friendly
Gay marriage fight in Pennsylvania: Over 2,000 demand Governor fight for biblical marriage
The American Family Association of Pennsylvania (AFA of PA) submitted a petition with over 2,300 signatures to Gov. Tom Corbett Wednesday, asking him to fight for biblical marriage.
Secular group wants humanist chaplain for the U.S. Navy
Secular group wants U.S. Navy to hire a humanist chaplain.
Christian North Korea defector shares amazing testimony; Describes rape, slavery and torture
A North Korean defector living in South Korea shared her testimony with Open Doors USA in a blog post published Wednesday.
Creation Ministries to expose holes in evolution theories in new book and documentary
A non-profit creationist organization, Creation Ministries International (CMI), plans to release a book and documentary film to expose the weaknesses in the theory of evolution.
Obama should call for Meriam Ibrahim's release, says Sen. Cruz
Sen. Cruz says Obama should call for Meriam Ibrahim's release.
Three Americans still held prisoner in Iran, Rep. Smith calls for justice
Three Americans still held prisoner in Iran, Rep. Smith calls for justice.
Twitter ends censorship of 'blasphemous' tweets after #TwitterTheocracy campaign
A block on 'blasphemous' tweets was lifted by Twitter this week following a protest by humanists and secularist organisations.
Domestic violence in the church: Pastors 'poorly informed', says Jim Wallis
The church needs to be having a conversation about domestic violence in its midst but at the moment that's just not happening, says social justice veteran Jim Wallis.
US cuts aid to Uganda due to anti-gay laws
Washington has confirmed that the US is cutting aid to Uganda in light of severe anti-gay laws that punish those who engage in homosexual activities.
Top UK judge: 'Law may discriminate against Christians'
Reflecting on the Christian B&B case, the UK's most senior female judge has admitted that the law may be discriminatory against Christians.