Mark Yapching
Catholics repeat calls to overturn DC reproductive health laws
The Catholic University of America and the Archdiocese of Washington are calling for two recently-passed laws in Washington DC to be overturned because they allegedly violate freedom of religion.
Nigeria's president Goodluck Jonathan calls for help from US in fighting Boko Haram
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is calling on the United States for help in combating the growing threat of the Boko Haram.
Revival of religion in public space a serious concern for Indian secularism, legal expert says
A jurist who is also vice-chancellor of NALSAR University of Law in Hyderbad has called the resurgence of religion in public space represents a "serious concern" for secularism in India.
There is real radical Islamist presence in Libya, retired US intelligence official says
A retired US intelligence official has said there is a real Islamist presence in Libya, and that it could be affiliated with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
Local nun working to find housing for Christians in Syrian city of Nebek
A local nun in the war-torn city of Nebek in Syria is working to find housing for Christian families who were displaced by fierce fighting between jihadists and government forces in December.
Pope Francis urges new cardinals to serve the marginalised
In line with his pastoral commitment to the poor, Pope Francis on Sunday urged 20 new cardinals to turn their attention to the "marginalised" people of society.
Former Nigerian minister says Goodluck Jonathan is still the best candidate
A former Minister of Information of Nigeria who is also running for gubernatorial position in the country's Nasarawa Sâtate expressed support for incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan.
Human Rights Watch tells multi-national force fighting Boko Haram to protect civilian and prisoner rights
As five African countries join forces to defeat extremist group Boko Haram, watchdog Human Rights Watch urged the Chadian-led multi-national task force to protect civilian and prisoner rights or else face a stronger Boko Haram.
Cincinnati Archbishops calls Fifty Shades of Grey an assault on Christian marriage
Adding to the growing clamour and criticism against the controversial film, a Cincinnati Bishop is calling on Americans to boycott the film, describing it as an assault on the sacrament of marriage.
Dinosaurs are bad example for children, Christian mum says
A Christian mum from an unnamed school spoke out against dinosaurs and called them a "bad example" for growing children.
New president should deal issues that destabilise Nigeria - Sokoto bishop
As Nigeria prepares for its presidential elections on March 28, a bishop in Sokoto has called on the next president to address the issues that he says are destabilising the country.
Sudan's soldiers mass-raped women in Darfur, Human Rights Watch says
Soldiers from the Sudanese army committed mass rape against women and girls in a town in Darfur, the Human Rights Watch said.
Californian senator wants to replace Junipero Serra with Sally Ride in the Capitol
A Californian legislator wants to remove the statue of what he calls a "controversial" figure in Californian history in the US Capitol and replace it with the statue of a California-born astronaut.
Richard Dawkins condemns shooting of three Muslim students at University of North Carolina
The 46-year-old man suspected of shooting three Muslim students in North Carolina was a fan of Dawkins' bestselling God Delusion book
Kayla Mueller may have been given as ISIS bride â US Intelligence
Kayla Mueller may have been given to an Islamic State fighter as a bride during her captivity, sources within the US intelligence community say.
Delhi police failed to give results of investigation on attacks on church - Prelate
A priest in New Delhi has criticised local police for their apparent failure in investigating the recent vandalism committed against Christian churches in the city.