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French President defends freedom of speech after anti-Hebdo clashes abroad
French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday that anti-Charlie Hebdo protesters in other countries do not understand France's attachment to freedom of speech.
Pope Francis condemns male chauvinism: 'Women have much to tell us in today's society'
Pope Francis said on Sunday men should listen to women's ideas more, adding that "Women are able to pose questions that we men are not able to understand".
Niger: 10 dead, churches burned and Christian homes looted in Charlie Hebdo protests
At least five people were killed on Saturday in protests in Niger against Charlie Hebdo's cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad, authorities said, bringing the death toll from two days of violence in the country to 10.
Niger: Churches attacked in Charlie Hebdo protests
Demonstrators in Niger attacked the French cultural center, set fire to churches and raided Christian shops on Friday, as protests erupted against Charlie Hebdo's cartoons in several Muslim West African countries.
Philippines: Pope Francis praises faith of Typhoon Haiyan survivors
Storms greeted Pope Francis when he arrived in the central Philippines city of Tacloban on Saturday to pray for the dead and comfort survivors of Typhoon Haiyan, the country's worst natural disaster that killed 6,300 people barely a year ago.
Dozens of Islamist suspects held across Europe
Belgian, French and German police interrogated dozens of Islamist suspects on Friday as much of Europe remained on heightened security alert after last week's killings in Paris and raids in Belgium in which two gunmen were killed.
Obama and Cameron vow to take on 'poisonous ideology' of radical Islam
U.S. President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron vowed on Friday to take on "the poisonous ideology" of Islamic extremists and said intelligence agencies must be allowed to track militants online despite privacy concerns.
A million Catholics will greet Francis in US
The Pope's visit later this year will allow him to mend fences with conservative critics.
Oscars are too white and too male, say critics
Nominations seem to reveal progress for black actors has been halted.
Pope Francis will declare American saint on US autumn visit
Junipero Serra, who brought Christianity to the Western United States, will be canonized.
Belgium: Hail of gunfire as Islamist terrorists killed
Two men died and one was captured by police commandos.
Pope Francis slams Philippines corruption and 'scandalous social inequalities'
The Pope pulled no punches in caring for a just and more caring society.
Pope Francis on Charlie Hebdo: 'You can't make fun of faith'
Pope Francis has defended freedom of expression, but said it was wrong to provoke others by insulting their religion.
Meet the Catholic priest who doesn't believe in celibacy
Father Jess Siva's small flock admire him, but Church leaders in the Philippines consider him persona non grata for failing to adhere to one of the most important tenets of the priesthood - abstaining from sex.
Philippines: Catholic Church struggles as thousands migrate to find work
Almost 5,000 Filipinos left their homes every day between 2010 and 2013 to seek work overseas, and the cost to the Catholic Church is great.
Al Qaeda claims responsibility for Charlie Hebdo attack
Al Qaeda in Yemen has claimed responsibility for the attack on the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, saying it was ordered by the militant group's leadership for insults to the Prophet Mohammad.