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Pope Francis dances with Hasidic Jews at the Vatican
Pope Francis danced with a group of Hasidic Jews on Monday as he hosted a delegation at the Vatican.
Trump under fire after sacking FBI director James Comey, White House denies political motivation
The Republican president said he fired Comey, the top US law enforcement official, over his handling of an election-year email scandal involving then-Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
Christians in North Sudan forced to stand and watch as church destroyed
Sudanese Christians were forced to stand and watch as their church was demolished despite government promises to stop targeting Christians.
'American Horror Story' season 7 news, spoilers: Showrunner reveals season 7 monster
When the hit horror anthology series "American Horror Story" returns with an all-new season, viewers can expect to be spooked by a new monster. In season 7, the terrifying creature will have a political connotation.
'Halo 6' news: response to 'Halo 5' disappoints 343 Industries, promises improvements next time
Many fans clamored with the apparent lack of MCPON John-117 in the previous "Halo" installment. 343 Industries' Kiki Wolfkill reflects on the feedback they received and interview reveals what to expect for the upcoming "Halo 6."
Archbishop of Canterbury sees rare 'moment of opportunity' for Middle East peace amid meetings with leaders
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that a rare 'moment of opportunity' in the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict could be within reach after speaking to the political leaders of both sides on a trip to the Holy Land.
Martyred for their faith throughout the ages, Coptic Christians continue to die for Christ today
Coptic Pope Tawadros II on the faith of his land that endures, and on how most Egyptians are actually against the rising persecution of Christians
Church of England issues warning against conservative minister consecrated as rebel bishop
A rebel minister consecrated a bishop in a breakaway move could face consequences, as the Church of England insisted no permission had been given.
Were the Pharisees in the New Testament as bad as we think they were?
The Pharisees in the New Testament get a very bad press. We think of them as being Jesus' enemies, relentlessly hostile and critical, determined to oppose and undermine him at every turn.
Indonesia sets out to dismantle Islamist group that advocates Shariah law
Indonesia is expected to disband an Islamist group that calls for state adherence to Shariah law, saying such ideology undermines the notion of a secular state.
Archbishop of Canterbury visits site of baptism of Jesus â surrounded by landmines
In sweltering heat nudging 40 degrees celsius, Justin Welby visited a Christian location with a difference this afternoon â the traditional site of Christ's baptism on the western bank of the River Jordan which is surrounded by thousands of landmines.
Why aren't people singing hymns at funerals any more â and does it matter?
Relatives are more likely to choose popular music they believe says something about the life of the deceased, and that leaves people in more of a feelgood mood.
Kidnapped priest in Yemen pleas for help in video as nation faces 'world's worst humanitarian crisis'
An Indian priest in Yemen kidnapped by gunmen last year has appealed for help in a video released online.
What happened when Donald Trump ditched protocol and gave evangelical leaders a guided tour of the White House
President Donald Trump did away with protocol by taking a large group of evangelical leaders up to the second floor of the White House for a tour the day before signing an executive order on religious liberty.
Donald Trump's Muslim ban grilled in courts
Donald Trump's proposed travel ban faced scrutiny in courts on Monday as judges grilled the President's attempt to ban immigrants from six-Muslim majority countries.
What does Genesis 2 tell us about keeping the Sabbath?
In many ways this day on which God did no work, and on which his people were to do no work, is the most significant of all the creation days in what it tells us about human beings and human flourishing.