News

Christian churches in Kenya struggle after being targeted by Islamist group
Christian churches in Kenya struggle after being targeted by Islamist group

Churches in Kenya are struggling to give its faithful relief in terms of security and trauma counselling after swathes of attacks against Christians and non-Muslims engulfed the country last week.

Sales of Ouija boards spike, but how dangerous are they?
Sales of Ouija boards spike, but how dangerous are they?

Sales of Ouija boards have spiked on the back of a new film. Mark Woods asks whether we should worry.

Sex lives of Irish priests revealed, some part of 'strong clerical gay scene'

A sociologist and former seminarian has revealed the sexual struggles of Catholic priests in a new book.

Franklin Graham: \'Islam is a religion of war\'
Franklin Graham: 'Islam is a religion of war'

The son of Billy Graham tells Ruth Gledhill that his views on Islam remain unchanged.

Islamic State weapons and fighting positions in Syria and Iraq targeted in 20 air strikes by US-led forces
Islamic State weapons and fighting positions in Syria and Iraq targeted in 20 air strikes by US-led forces

The United States and partner nations have conducted 20 air strikes against Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq since Wednesday, the US Central Command said on Friday.

David Cameron tells Pakistan to treat British man imprisoned for blasphemy fairly
David Cameron tells Pakistan to treat British man imprisoned for blasphemy fairly

Prime Minister David Cameron asked his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif on Friday to ensure a British man jailed for blasphemy is treated fairly and that his history of mental health is taken into account.

Prince William to meet Obama at White House during US visit
Prince William to meet Obama at White House during US visit

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are making a flyby visit to the US next week that will include a meeting with President Barack Obama at the White House.

Somali town targeted in suicide bombing, up to 7 dead
Somali town targeted in suicide bombing, up to 7 dead

Up to seven people have been killed in a suicide bomb attack in a town in northwestern Somalia, with the suspicion falling to militant Islamist group al Shabaab. 

Kelly Rowland's fans offer their prayers as she grieves the death of her mother

Kelly Rowland shared a poignant photo of herself and her baby boy Titan on her Instagram page, the first she's posted to the social media site since the death of her beloved mother. 

Jessa Duggar shares Philippians 2 and encourages her fans to do as Jesus did
Jessa Duggar shares Philippians 2 and encourages her fans to do as Jesus did

Jessa Duggar shares Philippians 2 and encourages her fans to do as Jesus did

Korie Robertson's new Dooney & Bourke handbags keep love close with 'family' written into the lining

Korie Robertson's new Dooney & Bourke handbags have the word 'family' written into the lining

Madonna on prayer: It \'isn\'t a religious thing\'
Madonna on prayer: It 'isn't a religious thing'

Pop icon says she believes angels protect her

Chris Rock: Freedom Tower, Boston Marathon jokes weren\'t any edgier than Sam Kinison\'s Jesus jokes
Chris Rock: Freedom Tower, Boston Marathon jokes weren't any edgier than Sam Kinison's Jesus jokes

Chris Rock says his Freedom Tower, Boston Marathon jokes weren't any edgier than Sam Kinison's Jesus jokes

International response to Syrian refugees \'truly shocking\', says Amnesty
International response to Syrian refugees 'truly shocking', says Amnesty

A report by Amnesty International today strongly criticises the international response to the Syrian refugee crisis, and has called on Western governments to offer more places for people who have been displaced.