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Catholic bishops in the United States pledge to help refugees of all faiths
Catholic bishops in the United States confronted the growing anti-Islam hostility in the wake of the Paris attacks by pledging to continue to offer shelter to refugees, no matter what their faith.
Hillary Clinton, other Democratic bets refuse to use the term 'radical Islam'
Democrats seem to have an issue using the term "radical Islam," and this was displayed by presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, and former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley during the CBS debate held on Saturday night.
Donald Trump urges authorities to conduct surveillance on mosques, even close them if need be
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has stressed the need for America to "watch and study" mosques in order to fight Islamic State militants, and if he has to, he would even be shutting down these religious institutions.
Chinese Christians express worry over crackdown on evil cults
Chinese Christians are being unjustly targeted by police and other community members as part of a crackdown on "evil cults," according to a report by Chinaaid.com.
Maker of sophisticated explosive vests worn by Paris suicide bombers still on the loose, may still be in France, experts say
The type of suicide vests used to attack a stadium and restaurants in Paris was very complex to make, indicating that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is in touch with an expert bombmaker.
France calls for global coalition against ISIS after overnight airstrikes
France's President Francois Hollande called on the United States and Russia to join a global coalition to destroy Islamic State following the attacks in Paris, and hours later French fighter jets launched fresh strikes on targets in Syria.
Hamas, Hezbollah condemn ISIS terror attacks, but Palestinian Authority blames Israel instead
Several Islamic radical groups have denounced the horrific terror attacks in Paris recently, but the Palestinian Authority (PA) said the bombings and shootings claimed by ISIS should be blamed on Israel.
Russia confirms plane downed by 'terrorist act'
For the first time, Russian security chiefs have admitted a bomb did bring down the passenger plane that crashed over the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt last month.
Vatican probes sex abuse claims made by former missionary in letter to Pope Francis
Allegations of sexual abuse and as well abuse of authority and labor by some church leaders of a religious group in Barcelona have led to an internal investigation by the Vatican, according to the Catholic News Agency (CNA).
ISIS plotting deadly cyber-attacks on UK
Islamic State militants are trying to develop the capability to launch deadly cyber attacks against Britain's infrastructure, finance minister George Osborne will say on Tuesday as he announces a doubling of spending on cyber security.
Cancer-stricken singer Joey Martin Feek shows no resentment as she surrenders her fate to God
Christian country singer Joey Martin Feek might have stopped seeking treatment for cervical cancer and surrendered to her fate here on Earth, but never once did she stop loving and expressing her faith in God.
Franklin Graham sends chaplains to Paris to provide emotional, spiritual support to locals
The locals of Paris, France are now fearful of their physical security because of the terror attacks that occured last Friday, but Reverend Franklin Graham also wants to help them cope with their emotional and turmoil.
Chad declares state of emergency amid wave of Boko Haram attacks and suicide bombings
The Government of Chad has declared a state of emergency after at least six people were killed in recent attacks and suicide bombings by the Nigeria home-grown Islamic extremist Boko Haram.
Evangelical voters now back Ben Carson as Donald Trump sees support slipping away in Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska â poll
Republican presidential aspirant Donald Trump may still be sitting comfortably on top of various popularity surveys, but he is losing ground in two key demographics: church-goers and women.
It's 'blasphemy' to carry out violent acts in name of God; signs of 'end times' are here â Pope Francis
Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis condemned the terror attacks that occured in Paris last Friday as an "affront to human dignity," and he slammed those who carry out heinous acts in the name of God and religion.
Christianity banned in 'Downton Abbey,' that's why Crawley family are never seen saying grace at dinner â historical advisor
For several years, "Downton Abbey" historical advisor Alastair Bruce has tried his best to make sure that all the details incorporated into the show - from house decorations, fashions, and even dialogue - are fitting for a 1912 setting.