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Campaigners seek Nobel nomination for Charleston AME church
A campaign has been mounted for the Charleston Church where nine black worshipers were killed by a racist to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for its peaceful response to the act of violence, according to Chicago Sun Times.
Squatter hid in church attic for three years
A man had been living in the attic of a church for three years, before being found by an airconditioning repairman on Tuesday.
Polygamy a more serious problem than marriage after divorce warns African cardinal
Cardinal admits that in Europe, divorce and remarriage is a real concern but in Africa, polygamy is a much more pressing problem.
Catholic divide deepens as traditionalists call for Synod walkout
The Catholic Church moved closer to a split over homosexuality and marriage after divorce today after traditionalists called for a walk out by "faithful" bishops at the Synod on the Family in Rome.
Thousands visit remains of youngest Catholic saint in Chicago
The skeleton of Maria Goretti, who was stabbed to death during an attempted rape in 1902, was encased in a wax statue lying inside a clear glass coffin.
Ohio church 'pays' over $1,000 for $5.99 pizza delivery in random act of kindness
A random act of kindness was just too unbelievable for a pizza driver that she could not help but shed tears of joy.
Christian teenager who escaped Boko Haram witnessed beheadings and forced conversions to Islam
A girl kidnapped by Boko Haram escaped by walking seven hours through forest at night with her mother and five younger brothers.
CAR: Despite renewed violence, Pope Francis will still visit and 'bless every Central African'
Pope Francis still plans to visit the Central African Republic, despite a bout of renewed violence in the capital, Bangui.
Pope Francis asks for forgiveness in unprepared remarks at Vatican
Pope Francis has publicly asked for forgiveness for the scandals that have hit the Vatican recently.
When prayer is hard: 10 Bible verses to help you talk to God
Sometimes we don't feel like praying, sometimes we wonder what it's achieving, and sometimes we just don't know how.
Archbishop of Aleppo: Save Syria from fundamentalist, jihadist mercenaries
The Syrian Archbishop Jeanbart of Aleppo called the West to act to save Syria from the "fundamentalist, jihadist mercenaries who are killing anyone who would speak of freedom, citizenship, religious freedom and democracy."
World Youth Day priest loses job after fathering a child
A prominent Polish priest who was serving as spokesman for next year's World Youth Day in Krakow is to be dismissed from his religious order after he fathered a child.
Rick Warren: Grief is a gift from God
Grief is a gift from God and can at times be the only appropriate response to a situation, according to Rick Warren.
No communion for Catholics in 'invalid' marriages - senior Archbishop
A senior Archbishop has ruled that no Catholics in marriages not recognised as valid can receive communion at Mass.
Former Gospel For Asia employees claim emotional, psychological abuse
Former employee 'Nick' says that he was targeted by the GFA leadership over his feelings for a female staff member.
Synod letter row: Don't believe everything you read, says Vatican
The letter was allegedly signed by 13 cardinals and expressed serious criticisms over the way the synod was being conducted, warning of its potential to split the Church.