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'I appeal to you with my heart full of pain' â Pope's plea to Iraqi President
Pope Francis has written to Iraqi President Fouad Massoum, urging him to put an end to the "brutal suffering" of religious minorities at the hands of the Islamic State (IS).
Chinese lawyers demand justice for Christian persecution
A group of lawyers in China are taking action against the demolition of churches, condemning religious persecution by the Government as a "crime" against Chinese Christians.
Best of the Ice Bucket Challenge so far
Celebrities have been lining up to take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge - raising money for charities fighting Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Cancer.
China warns Pope Francis not to 'interfere' with religion
Though Pope Francis is seemingly eager to build ties with China, the Catholic Church in China is not in favor of the Pope's efforts.
Ebola patient Dr. Kent Brantly: 'God saved my life, a direct answer to thousands and thousands of prayers'
Dr. Kent Brantly was declared fully recovered Thursday following rigorous treatment at an Atlanta Hospital to treat his contraction of the Ebola virus.
ISIS kidnappers demanded $132 million for James Foley's release
Rebe group ISIS demanded $132 million from Foley's family and the news organization where he worked. The ransom requests were said to have been shared with appropriate government officials. Foley's death is now seen as a result of failure to pay the ransom.
Hackers break into Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 investigators' computers
Hackers break into Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 investigators' computers.
Irish man found dead at parents' house may have contracted the Ebola virus
Ebola may have killed a man in Ireland.
TD Jakes 'deeply troubled' by the 'constant erosion' of young black men in America
As emotions continue to run high in Ferguson, Missouri, following the shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer, megachurch pastor TD Jakes says it's time for racial profiling to stop.Â
Parents of murdered journalist James Foley sustained by their faith: 'He's in God's hands'
Parents of murdered journalist James Foley sustained by their faith: 'He's in God's hands'
Student says 'Bless you' after a sneeze, gets suspended
Student says 'Bless you' after a sneeze, gets suspended.
Same-sex marriage delayed in Virginia
Same-sex marriage delayed in Virginia.
Singing Irish priest Ray Kelly lands record deal after viral 'Hallelujah' video
'Hallelujah' viral video nets singing Irish priest a record deal.
Jim Kelly is cancer-free: Former NFL quarterback's wife thanks supporters for prayers
Former NFL quarterback Jim Kelly is cancer-free.
Religious studies in schools in decline
Fewer English secondary school pupils than ever are studying religious education at GCSE level, statistics show.
Against the odds: Brazil's newest Christian presidential candidate
Following the tragic death of the Brazilian Socialist Party's presidential candidate in a plane crash, environmentalist Marina Silva comes to the fore.