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Top Muslim cleric praises Pope Francis for saying it is wrong to identify Islam with violence
A top Iranian religious leader has praised Pope Francis for saying it is wrong to identify Islam with violence.
In Iraq, Nigeria and now Turkey, child bombers strike
Islamic State in particular highlights its child recruits for its "Cubs of the Caliphate" brigades.
Manny Pacquiao cites Genesis 9:6, other Bible verses in defending bill to reimpose death penalty in Philippines
World boxing icon and now Philippine Senator Manny Pacquiao defended his proposed legislation reimposing the death penalty during his first privilege speech in the Senate, citing several Bible verses to back up his contention.
The Story of Christ: Feature film shot in virtual reality to be released this Christmas
A new film about the life of Christ is being released as the world's first feature-length virtual reality movie.
Malaysian rap artist arrested for 'insulting Islam'
A popular Malaysian rap artist has been arrested after complaints that he had insulted Islam.
Thousands quit Church of Norway in just a few days
More than 15,000 people have left the Lutheran Church in Norway in under a week after the launch of a new digital membership page on the Church's own website.
Churches can change Zimbabwe, says #ThisFlag pastor Evan Mawarire
Churches are the "game-changing voice" in the future of Zimbabwe, according to the pastor forced to leave the country after criticising the regime of President Robert Mugabe.
London Muslims go to church in solidarity with Christians: 'We will not let hatred win'
Leading members of Britain's Muslim community have attended a London church service to show solidarity with their Christian neighbours.
President of Ireland calls for 'outrages' against Protestants to be remembered
The President of Ireland has called on the people of Ireland to remember the "outrages" perpetrated on Protestants during the long fight for independence, and the "ruthlessness" of many executions performed by the IRA.
Sudan: Christians go on trial for documenting persecution
The trial has begun in Sudan's capital Khartoum of four Christians including a Czech film-maker who documented incidents of persecution.
Gay clergy to appeal to Anglican bishops for 'full equality in the Church'
A Church of England clergyman who married his gay partner is to publish an open letter signed by at least 12 married clergy couples calling on bishops to relax the rules against gay marriage.
Kurdish militia launches assault to evict Syrian army from key city
The Kurdish YPG militia launched a major assault on Monday to seize the last government-controlled parts of the northeastern Syrian city of Hasaka.
Christian Arab man killed by alleged Muslim hater gets 'important' funeral
Christian man Khalid Jabara, a Lebanese-American, was killed earlier this month by a man who might have mistaken him as a Muslim. His fellow faithful in his Church are determined to remember him as a firm believer in God's teachings as they bid him final farewell.
Brother of Syrian boy pictured in Aleppo dies of his wounds
The older brother of a Syrian boy whose image, dazed and bloodied after an air strike, shocked people around the world, has died from his wounds.
Bombing at wedding in southern Turkey kills at least 50
President Tayyip Erdogan said it was likely that Islamic State militants had carried out the late-night attack.
Catholic schools being burned down in Kenya, and officials are already alarmed
We would think that just like churches, schools are generally considered as respected areas since these are where children's minds are honed to be productive members of society. However, in Kenya, educational institutions are being burned down, triggering fear and confusion among officials.