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Exclusive: Most Catholics do not accept Church doctrine on contraception, divorce or cohabitation - study
Exclusive: Most Catholics do not accept Church doctrine on contraception, divorce or cohabitation - study

Most Catholics do not accept Church doctrine on contraception, divorce and remarriage or cohabitation, a new study shows.

Oregon bakery ordered to pay $135,000 for wedding cake refusal to same-sex couple
Oregon bakery ordered to pay $135,000 for wedding cake refusal to same-sex couple

A bakery in Gresham, Oregon which refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple was ordered to pay $135,000 in damages.

Rapid rise in sharia marriages in Britain, many polygamous
Rapid rise in sharia marriages in Britain, many polygamous

Britain has witnessed a rapid rise in sharia marriages with many of them polygamous, a leading lawyer warns today.

How can people overcome the feeling that God is so far away? Jesus Culture answers
How can people overcome the feeling that God is so far away? Jesus Culture answers

All Christians aspire to be close to God, but there are times when His presence just seems far off, and so people become fearful and disillusioned.

Reflection: When God seems absent, what do you do?
Reflection: When God seems absent, what do you do?

David Baker reflects on the story of Jairus' daughter.

\'I\'ll trust God\': Jeremy Lin \'redefining success\' in inspirational YouTube video
'I'll trust God': Jeremy Lin 'redefining success' in inspirational YouTube video

NBA star Jeremy Lin has had a tough year. The Christian athlete, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers had been benched during after 20 games season 21 and their team also broke the franchise record for the most losses. But despite all of these difficulties, Lin remains committed to improving his game and honoring God in everything he does.

Christian couple beaten by angry mob in Pakistan after blasphemy accusation
Christian couple beaten by angry mob in Pakistan after blasphemy accusation

A Christian couple narrowly escaped with their lives in Pakistan after they were accused of blasphemy by an angry mob.

Darlene Zschech, Andrea Bocelli sing at prayer for persecuted church event hosted by Pope Francis
Darlene Zschech, Andrea Bocelli sing at prayer for persecuted church event hosted by Pope Francis

Australian worship leader Darlene Zschech will join renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli at an ecumenical prayer and worship event for the persecuted church hosted by Pope Francis at the Vatican today.

Sudan: 12 female Christians arrested and forced to strip naked after church
Sudan: 12 female Christians arrested and forced to strip naked after church

Twelve women were arrested by police and forced to strip after leaving a Baptist church in Sudan. Ten of the women were then charged with wearing immoral or indecent clothing.

Boko Haram gunmen storm mosques at evening prayers, kill 145 in brutal attacks on Nigerian villages
Boko Haram gunmen storm mosques at evening prayers, kill 145 in brutal attacks on Nigerian villages

Suspected Boho Haram militants have reportedly killed 145 people in two attacks on villages in northeastern Nigeria.

Imam raises money for vandalised church: \'We have to transcend our differences\'
Imam raises money for vandalised church: 'We have to transcend our differences'

An imam in Canada has raised money for a local church after it was vandalised by a man "upset with the Christian religion".

Death toll from capsized Philippines ferry rises to 41, divers halt search
Death toll from capsized Philippines ferry rises to 41, divers halt search

The death toll after a ferry capsized in the central Philippines rose to 41 on Friday when rescuers recovered three more bodies, but bad weather was hampering the search for another 12 people still missing, the coast guard and police said.

Hillsong\'s Brian Houston overwhelmed by positive response to \'LIVE LOVE LEAD\'
Hillsong's Brian Houston overwhelmed by positive response to 'LIVE LOVE LEAD'

Hillsong Church's Brian Houston is extremely grateful for the positive response he has received over his new book entitled "LIVE LOVE LEAD," which he wrote in hopes of inspiring people during the highs and lows of their lives.

\'The Jim Gaffigan Show\': Mixing faith and personal concerns to produce TV comedy
'The Jim Gaffigan Show': Mixing faith and personal concerns to produce TV comedy

Catholic faith and comedy is not something that normally goes hand in hand, but this is exactly what Jim Gaffigan and his wife Jeannie will tackle in the new television show called "The Jim Gaffigan Show."

\'That\'s not my calling\': Joel Osteen on why he\'s mum on hot issues such as gay union
'That's not my calling': Joel Osteen on why he's mum on hot issues such as gay union

While American evangelists such as Franklin Graham and Rick Warren are not afraid of touching sensitive topics such as same-sex marriage, abortion, or political strife, Joel Osteen has preferred not to discuss those while at the pulpit, saying that those messages often "turn people off."

Will Tom Cruise really leave Scientology to become a better dad to 9-year-old Suri?
Will Tom Cruise really leave Scientology to become a better dad to 9-year-old Suri?

If there is one Hollywood star who has been a strong supporter of the church of Scientology, then it's none other than "Mission: Impossible" star Tom Cruise. But now, it seems like the actor's solid relationship with the church isn't so solid after all, since there have been reports that he will be leaving Scientology for good.