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US 'mother of all bombs' killed 36 ISIS militants in Afghanistan
As many as 36 suspected Islamic State militants were killed in Afghanistan when the United States dropped 'the mother of all bombs,' its largest non-nuclear device ever unleashed in combat, the Afghan defense ministry said on Friday.
Prostration, veneration and adoration: how Good Friday is observed in an Anglo-Catholic church
In contrast to most 'high church' or Anglo-Catholic affairs, the service on Good Friday is markedly stark and bare.
What were Jesus' final words?
What were Jesus' final words as he hung on the cross? Through them we see Jesus' enduring sacrificial spirit, his compassion for his enemies, and his relationship with his Father.
'What is truth?' Why in an age of fake news Pilate's question matters more than ever
Despite being better connected and having more news outlets within reach than ever before in human history, we seem to be losing the ability to discern lies from truth and spin from reality.
'Big Little Lies' season 2 news, release date: Author open to possibility of season 2
HBO's dark comedy-drama "Big Little Lies" might see a second season. Author Liane Moriarty believes the network is interested in picking up the adaptation for a new season, and she also admits she is open to the possibility.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner take the kids to church as they continue to work on marriage issues
Celebrity parents Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner continue to take their kids to church as they work out their marriage issues.
Simone Biles, Mr. T dance to Christian songs on 'Dancing With the Stars'
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and partner Sasha Farber chose to do their Viennese Waltz to Chris Tomlin's hit song 'Good Good Father', while Mr. T danced to a choir singing 'Amazing Grace'.
Where is Golgotha, the place of Jesus' crucifixion?
The picture of Golgotha is far from beautiful.
Egyptian Coptic bishop on the profound power of martyrdom: 'When you are not afraid, you are able to love'
An Egyptian Coptic bishop has spoken about the profound power of martyrdom in the 21st century, as the Coptic community continues to mourn Egypt's Palm Sunday church bombings that killed at least 45 and injured over 100.
'Good Friday just got better'. Christians condemn shocking Tesco cheap beer advert
The supermarket giant Tesco has offended Christians across Britain with a newspaper ad that completely fails to understand Good Friday.
Security stepped up at churches in Egypt as Easter approaches
Security has been stepped up at churches and cathedrals in Egypt as the country's interior ministry released the name and photographs of the Alexandria suicide bomber who struck on Palm Sunday.
'A new command I give you': How foot-washing can save the world
In Christian tradition, today recalls the story of Jesus stooping to wash the feet of his disciples. To wash another's dirty feet was a radical act of service then, and the Church has imitated it to this day. Through it, we embody Christ's humility, forgetting ourselves and showing the world what true love does.
'The Bachelor's' Nick Viall, Vanessa Grimaldi wedding to be on TV?
Reality TV stars Nick Viall and Vanessa Grimaldi are getting hitched soon. Viall, in a recent interview, admitted that he and his wife-to-be are not really hoping for the ceremony to air on TV.
Maddie Ziegler left 'Dance Moms' one year ago; what has changed?
Abby Lee Miller's former star pupil Maddie Ziegler quit her dance studio, as well as her reality TV show "Dance Moms," a year ago to pursue her passions and seek better opportunities. How is Ziegler doing now?
Watch April the giraffe giving birth to baby on live stream
The much-awaited fourth calf of April the giraffe has yet to arrive, making a few curious followers doubt the pregnancy. Animal Adventure Park assures its followers that the giraffe's pregnancy is real. And despite the delay, April is healthy.
Foot washing and philanthropy: Why is today called 'Maundy Thursday'?
Today is Maundy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy Week in the Christian Easter tradition. It recalls the occasion of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples and sharing the Last Supper before his crucifixion on Good Friday. Why is it called Maundy Thursday?