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Pope Francis\' US visit boosts Americans\'  favourable view of Catholic Church—poll
Pope Francis' US visit boosts Americans' favourable view of Catholic Church—poll

Americans are feeling quite positive regarding the Roman Catholic Church after Pope Francis' 10-day visit in the United States, the most recent Pew Research Center survey has revealed.

Ben Carson: Obama \'would\'ve had seizure\' if Oregon gunman killed Muslims instead
Ben Carson: Obama 'would've had seizure' if Oregon gunman killed Muslims instead

Surging Republican presidential candidate Dr. Ben Carson once again cast doubt on President Barack Obama's real religion, saying the president would have suffered a "seizure" if the gunman who targeted Christians at a college in Oregon had singled out Muslims instead.

No justification for US attack on Afghan hospital, says Doctors Without Borders
No justification for US attack on Afghan hospital, says Doctors Without Borders

Gen. John Campbell, US commander in Afghanistan has told the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday that the air strike at Kunduz hospital that killed 22 people, including 12 staff members, was a mistake. But Doctors Without Borders said there can be no justification for such horrible attack.

Former Iraqi lawmaker wants ISIS sex slaves rescued before they commit suicide
Former Iraqi lawmaker wants ISIS sex slaves rescued before they commit suicide

A Former Iraqi lawmaker has said she wants women and girls who are attempting to escape slavery forced on them by the Islamic State militants 'to be rescued' before they take their own lives.

Ex-professor of Christian college says she was fired for being pregnant
Ex-professor of Christian college says she was fired for being pregnant

A former assistant professor at a Christian university has accused the school of firing her "for becoming pregnant of wedlock", according to allegations in a lawsuit.

The human face of Syria\'s refugee crisis
The human face of Syria's refugee crisis

I have met people desperate not to get to Europe, but simply to live in peace.

Jill and Derick Dillard: Are they genuine missionaries?
Jill and Derick Dillard: Are they genuine missionaries?

Jill and Derick Dillard have been accused of not being real missionaries.

Demonic State: Why ISIS represents real spiritual evil
Demonic State: Why ISIS represents real spiritual evil

Some acts seem to have a particular quality of evil about them. They aren't just wrong: they're demonic.

25 Christian pick-up lines guaranteed to help you live like St Paul
25 Christian pick-up lines guaranteed to help you live like St Paul

No-one really uses Christian pick-up lines. They're just a well-meaning meme that allow us to laugh at ourselves. Right?

Islamic State executes three more Assyrian Christians in latest video
Islamic State executes three more Assyrian Christians in latest video

A new video released by Islamic State shows militants executing three Assyrian Christians and demanding a $14 million ransom for the release of over 200 other Syrians held hostage by the group.

Vicar finds rare King James Bible in cupboard in Wales
Vicar finds rare King James Bible in cupboard in Wales

A rare first edition of the King James Bible has been found in the largest medieval parish church in Wales.

Senior Jerusalem church leader appeals to Israel and Palestine for calm
Senior Jerusalem church leader appeals to Israel and Palestine for calm

Latin Patriarch urges "prayers by all faithful, for the sake of the Holy Land, its people, and for Jerusalem"

Catholic priest sacked for saying children are to blame for peadophilia
Catholic priest sacked for saying children are to blame for peadophilia

Children are sometimes to blame for paedophilia, a Catholic priest has said while insisting that homosexuality was a sickness.

Hugh Jackman: I'm a Christian, I dedicate every performance to God
Hugh Jackman: I'm a Christian, I dedicate every performance to God

Hugh Jackman has spoken out about his religious faith.

Time to strike lethal blow on ISIS is now, top anti-terror expert tells Western leaders
Time to strike lethal blow on ISIS is now, top anti-terror expert tells Western leaders

A top terror expert is urging Western leaders to act now in a coordinated battle to decimate the Islamic State, saying the group's military muscle has been significantly embellished over the last few months.

Republicans and Democrats are both disasters, says pro-gun pastor: vote for me
Republicans and Democrats are both disasters, says pro-gun pastor: vote for me

Wiley Drake is running as an independent candidate with Blossom Brackman.