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Feds tell employers: Allow your gay workers to use bathroom of their choice
The US federal government has issued a controversial new guideline advising employers to allow their transgender employees access to bathrooms that match the gender with which they identify themselves.
Pope Francis prays for persecuted Christians who can't express faith openly
Christians who were persecuted and who cannot openly express their faith were remembered during the Corpus Christi procession in Rome on Thursday, where Pope Francis asked thousands of attendees to pray in solidarity with them.
Pope didn't approve plan to allow divorced Catholics to receive holy Communion, says German cardinal
German Cardinal Walter Kasper, who single-handedly caused the Church's teaching on Communion, marriage, and divorce, has denied that Pope Francis did not approve his proposal of allowing divorced-and-civilly-remarried Catholics to receive holy Communion after a period of repentance.
Brutal killing of pregnant teen sparks nationwide protests in Argentina
The death of a 14-year-old pregnant schoolgirl and the discovery of her body in the house of her boyfriend's family in northeast Argentina has ignited nationwide protest against femicide.
Charity group grants poor families $1,000 cash aid with no strings attached
A start-up that gives poor people money worth a year's income via mobile banking is on the forefront of a revolution in global aid, handing $1,000 to selected families in Kenya and Uganda with no strings attached.
ISIS can arm itself with nuclear weapons bought from Pakistan, India claims
India has supported claims by the Islamic State that it can purchase nuclear weapons from Pakistan within the year.
Gates couple vows to spend $776 million in worldwide drive against hunger
Melinda Gates on Thursday declared that her and her husband's foundation is set to double their existing commitments to fighting hunger over the next six years from the current $776 million, in their bid to change the continuing lack of funds on malnutrition.
Artificial human legs coming soon? Scientists build first lab-grown rat limb
Scientists have come a step closer to building artificial limbs for human beings after they successful grew a tiny rat's forelimb at a laboratory in the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).
Private emails, trade secrets vulnerable to expanded NSA Internet spying
The US government has the power to gather a vast amount of information from American citizens, including those from private emails, after the National Security Agency (NSA) expanded its Internet surveillance efforts in 2012, without public notice or consultations.
Iran's predominantly Muslim national football team picks first Christian captain
For the first time in history, Iran's predominantly Shia Muslim national football team will be led by a proud Christian.
ABC pulls 'Of Kings and Prophets' from its Fall schedule due to poor ratings
The biblical saga "Of Kings and Prophets" has just been pulled by ABC Network from its Fall schedule, and a major casting change and reboot has been set for the series.
Country star Willie Nelson: 'I've never doubted the genius of Christ's moral message'
Rebellious Christian country singer Willie Nelson is a firm believer of God, and even though there are some people who might question his faith and think that his Christian values lean more towards the unconventional side, the singer maintains that his love for God never wavered.
Benedictine monks believe Georgian chants can help make people's lives better
The Benedictine monks of Norcia truly believe that Gregorian chants will make people's lives better, especially since music can help heal the soul.
Pat Buchanan: US status as Christian nation on the decline, churches becoming irrelevant
American conservative commentator and author Pat Buchanan has lamented that the status of the United States as a "Christian nation" is on the decline, and he sadly noted that churches have become irrelevant to today's youth.
Christian game app 'Buddy Quest' teaches kids how to apply faith-based virtues
A lot of parents are hesitant to let their kids play games on their phones or tablets, and for good reason - there are a lot of games out there that promote violence and inappropriate adult content. In hopes of addressing these concerns, a Colorado-based company called Lifetree Family has developed a game called "Buddy Quest" that aims to instill good Christian values among children.
Lysa TerKeurst encourages Christians to seek God first before making a decision
Bestselling Christian author Lysa TerKeurst is encouraging Christians to seek God first everytime they have an important decision to make.