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Harper Lee, author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird', dies aged 89
Harper Lee, who wrote one of America's most enduring literary classics, "To Kill a Mockingbird," has died at the age of 89.
Imam found dead in Rochdale, Muslims told to be cautious
56-year-old Jalal Uddin was found dead after leading prayers at his mosque.
Can Christian men and women really be just good friends?
It's an age-old question, but one worth pondering. What value do relationships with the opposite sex have?
Republican bets back up Trump in dispute with Pope Francis on immigration policy
At least four Republican presidential candidates issued statements on Thursday supporting their rival Donald Trump in his dispute with Pope Francis regarding the GOP front-runner's plan to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border to keep out criminals and possible terrorists.
Pope's comments on Trump not a 'personal attack' â Vatican
Pope Francis's suggestion that Donald Trump was "not Christian" because of his views on immigration was not a personal attack, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said on Friday.
Trump cites respect for Pope Francis but says questioning his faith is 'disgraceful'
U.S. Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump quickly responded on Thursday to Pope Francis' reported statement that his views on immigration were "not Christian," saying it was "disgraceful" for a religious leader to question anyone's faith.
Ted Cruz says 'disastrous' gay marriage ruling helped him build support among Christians
Presidential hopeful Senator Ted Cruz has said the "disastrous" gay marriage ruling in the US last year is helping him build support among conservative Christians.
The real reason atheists are so irritating
Whenever I read another attack on religion, it's with a sense of resigned irritation rather than with outrage or fear.
Every Catholic bishop should watch 'Spotlight', says former Vatican sex abuse prosecutor
Archbishop of Malta Charles Scicluna said: "All bishops and cardinals must see this film, especially those in charge of souls, because they have to understand that it is the complaint that will save the Church, not the conspiracy of silence."
Euthanasia in Holland: Loneliness cited as key motivator in majority of cases
Loneliness is a key motivation behind the majority of those seeking, and receiving, euthanasia in Holland, a new report has found.
Donald Trump and the Religious Right. Is Jesus really into politics?
We miss out on the Gospel's transforming power if we limit its sphere of influence to merely our 'personal lives.' The radical good news of Jesus isn't just for us personally, it's for the whole of the created order.
Manny Pacquiao in new 'death' to gays controversy
Christian boxer Manny Pacquiao has posted then deleted a Bible verse on his Instagram account saying men who have sex with other men should be "put to death".
How can we believe in the God of the Old Testament?
Can we really trust in a God who seems so cruel and merciless? David Robertson continues his apologetics series, tackling the Achilles heel of the Christian faith.
Former trainee vicar and youth leader facing jail after multiple rape conviction
A former youth leader and trainee vicar who preached a gospel of abstinence is facing many years in jail after being convicted of the rape of two women. Police are appealing for anyone with more information about the one-time Wycliffe student to come forward.
'One church building is now a centre of ISIS': Syrian Christian speaks out about life in Raqqa
After ISIS took control of the Syrian city of Raqqa in 2014, John â a Christian in his early 20s using a pseudonym â decided to stay in the city and survived living there for eighteen months.
Does the Pope really think Donald Trump isn't a Christian?
The Pope told reporters on the plane back to Rome after his Mexican trip that Trump was "not Christian" for wanting to build a wall between Mexico and the US.