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Pope leaves Philippines after record crowds attend Mass
Pope Francis left the Philippines on Monday, ending a week-long trip to Asia that culminated with a Mass for about seven million people, the largest-ever crowd for a papal event.
Israeli strike in Syria kills senior Hezbollah figures
An Israeli helicopter strike in Syria killed a commander from Lebanon's Hezbollah and the son of the group's late military leader Imad Moughniyah, Hezbollah said.
Cameroon army frees 24 kidnapped by Boko Haram
Around 80 people were abducted in a cross-border raid, most of them children, and most remain missing.
Churches urged to support British dairy farmers
As British dairy farmers struggle to survive amid a milk pricing crisis, churches are being asked to support and pray for the industry.
Israel lobbies to cut ICC funding ahead of Gaza inquiry
Israel is lobbying member-states of the International Criminal Court to cut funding for the tribunal in response to its launch of an inquiry into possible war crimes in the Palestinian territories, officials said on Sunday.
French President defends freedom of speech after anti-Hebdo clashes abroad
French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday that anti-Charlie Hebdo protesters in other countries do not understand France's attachment to freedom of speech.
Pope Francis condemns male chauvinism: 'Women have much to tell us in today's society'
Pope Francis said on Sunday men should listen to women's ideas more, adding that "Women are able to pose questions that we men are not able to understand".
Niger: 10 dead, churches burned and Christian homes looted in Charlie Hebdo protests
At least five people were killed on Saturday in protests in Niger against Charlie Hebdo's cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad, authorities said, bringing the death toll from two days of violence in the country to 10.
Duke University reverses decision to allow Muslim call to prayer from chapel bell tower
Duke University reversed its decision to use chapel bell tower for Muslim call to prayer.
Boko Haram abducted hundreds of women and children from Baga
Boko Haram militants reportedly abducted around 500 women and children at a school right after they massacred an estimated 2,000 people from Baga and neighboring town Doron Baga.
Filipinos give Pope Francis a rousing welcome
Filipinos gave Pope Francis a rapturous welcome when he arrived in Manila on Thursday.
Christian woman gives up tight leggings after husband admits it's hard to stop his eyes wandering
A Christian woman has decided to give up leggings in her wardrobe after her husband admitted that it's difficult to keep his eyes away from women wearing thin, form-fitting leggings.
The Netherlands is now home to more atheists than believers
There are more atheists than believers now in the Netherlands for the first time in recent history, according to a survey conducted by Ipsos.
Wild: Review
A story of redemption, individual triumph and a celebration of life, writes Carey Lodge.
Pastor of church that lost 46 members in AirAsia crash: 'We don't attempt to answer the big 'why' question'
Chinese Indonesian Pastor Philip Mantofa said that they are still reeling from the loss of their 46 members from the devastating AirAsia crash, adding that they don't even attempt to answer "why" the crash happened when it did.
Charlie Hebdo's first edition after Paris terror attacks triggers violence against Christians in Niger and Algiers
The front cover showed a sad-faced Prophet Muhammad