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"Our Chávez who art in heaven": Venezuelan Church condemns 'idolatrous' prayer
The Catholic Church in Venezuela has condemned the country's Socialist Party for re-writing the Lord's Prayer to honour the late president Hugo Chávez.

Hashtags and humblebrags: 7 social media sins that drive us all mad
Martin Saunders asks what social media sins you need to repent of?

In her own words: Joan Rivers on God, life and death
Celebrating the life and humour of Joan Rivers with some of her funniest lines.

The young nuns: Justin Welby invites young people to live monastic life at Lambeth Palace
Young people in Britain are being invited to become a monk or a nun for a year. Their Abbot will be the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.

Joel Osteen's wife, Victoria, accused of idolatry
Joel Osteen's wife, Victoria, accused of idolatry

'19 Kids and Counting': Michelle Duggar on Jill and Jessa leaving the nest: 'Change is sometimes hard'
"19 Kids and Counting" matriarch Michelle Duggar discussed the emotional experience of her daughters leaving the family home in a blog post published Wednesday.

President Obama, British PM Cameron to propose coalition against ISIS at NATO summit
President Obama, British PM Cameron to propose coalition against ISIS at NATO summit

Justin Ross Harris charged with murder in son's hot car death
Justin Ross Harris charged with murder in son's hot car death

Joan Rivers dead at 81 after week-long hospitalization
Joan Rivers dead at 81
250,000 people flee fighting in Libya as Islamist group takes over
The UN reports that 250,000 people have fled or been displaced by the violence in Libya, as Islamist group Libyan Dawn appoints a rival government.

Angelina Jolie's film on WWII hero Louis Zamperini skips much of his Christian faith
Angelina Jolie's film on WWII hero Louis Zamperini leaves out his Christian faith

Biker Church of the Heartland pastor dies in motorcycle crash
Biker and church pastor dies in motorcycle crash

How do we tackle poverty? Let CSJ count the ways...
The Centre for Social Justice has released a report outlining 192 policy options to tackle the root causes of poverty in Britain.

Brooks Newmark 'way off the mark' in telling charities to 'stick to knitting'
New government minister branded "way off the mark" after urging charities to stay out of politics and stick to knitting.

Scottish independence: opposing politicians in being nice to each other shocker
The moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has praised two leading politicians for the way they conducted themselves while discussing the country's future.

Prince Charles condemns 'diabolic evil' of Iraq persecution
The Prince of Wales has sent a letter condemning the "diabolic evil" behind the "barbaric persecution" of Christians and members of other faiths in Iraq.