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At least 56 dead after Russian ship sinks
Dozens were killed early Thursday morning when a Russian fishing trawler sank in the Sea of Okhotsk.

Prayers answered: Mexican man granted visa for heart and liver transplant
A Mexican family is rejoicing after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) approved a visa for 20-year-old Jose Chua Lopez this week.

Cardinal Burke: Gays, remarried Catholics, murderers all live in mortal sin despite being kind and generous
One of the Catholic Church's most outspoken conservatives had strong words for gays and remarried Catholics in an interview published last week.

Arab leaders to form coalition against ISIS
Leaders across the Arab world announced Sunday that they will form a military coalition in opposition of extremist forces such as the Islamic State (IS).

Arizona senator says suggestion to make church attendance mandatory was not meant to be taken seriously
Arizona Senator Sylvia Allen recently proposed that church services be made mandatory in order to launch a "moral rebirth" in the country.

Boston mayor prayerful after cop is shot at point-blank range
The city of Boston is rallying around one of its officers after an "unprovoked" shooting on Friday put him in critical condition.

Sweden adds gender-neutral pronoun to official dictionary
Sweden has added the gender-neutral pronoun "hen" to its official dictionary.Â

'Angels of God' to donate 500 Easter baskets to children in need
A New Jersey student is giving back to her community by distributing Easter baskets to needy children through her Angels of God charity.

Carrie Underwood says God has blessed her with 'amazing gift' of her beautiful baby boy
Underwood also celebrated her 32nd birthday on March 10, and the recent launch of her clothing line, CALIA by Carrie. The fitness apparel line is available exclusively at DICK's Sporting Goods.

Arizona passes bill promoting abortion 'reversal'
A controversial bill regarding abortion passed the Arizona Congress last week.

Jill Dillard volunteers as Baby Dilly due date comes and goes
Jill Dillard is remaining active as she awaits the arrival of her son, nicknamed Baby Dilly.

Southern Baptists confront the past, look to the future
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) discussed its racist past during the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission's Gospel and Racial Reconciliation summit last week.

Unprotected sex suspected in Liberia's latest Ebola death
Unprotected and unadvised sexual activity is suspected in the latest case of Ebola in Liberia, just as the country approached 42 days without a new infection.

Rand Paul says America has a 'moral crisis' when it comes to gay marriage
Presidential hopeful Rand Paul criticised the nation's response to the LGBT rights movement at a prayer breakfast at the Capitol Hill Club on Thursday.

Indiana to clarify religious freedom law, address LGBT discrimination concerns
After widespread backlash, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence had moved to clarify the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

'The Passion of Christ: A Gay Vision' draws controversy
A book and series of paintings depicting Jesus as a gay man in modern society has drawn criticism from Christians.