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It's OK for Christians to worry about refugees in U.S., religious freedom activist says
Are you a Christian who is worried about how the government is allowing refugees from Syria and other countries in the Middle East to resettle in the United States? A Christian religious freedom activist says it is perfectly fine to have concerns like this.
Archbishop from Uganda says beating of children, wives at home should stop
In a recent interview with The Catholic News Agency, Archbishop Emmanuel Obbo of Tororoâa district located in the eastern part of the African nation of Ugandaâurged Christians around the world to speak out against domestic violence.
Italy earthquake: State funeral held for 35 victims
Italy marked a day of national mourning on Saturday for 290 people killed in a quake that devastated parts of its mountainous heart, holding a state funeral for 35 of the victims.
Denmark: Friday prayers held at Scandinavia's first female-led mosque
There are very few women-led mosques in the world, and none in Scandinavia apart from the Mariam mosque in Copenhagen.
Scottish police call on help of priest to get rid of 'poltergeist' causing trouble inside a house
When we get in trouble, we usually call the police to ensure our safety. In Scotland, however, police officers themselves have decided to tap an unlikely ally â a Roman Catholic Church priest â to address the complaint of a family who reported bizarre occurrences inside their house.
Foundation backs Christian baker in U.S. Supreme Court case over religious freedom
An Alabama-based foundation dedicated to the defence of the U.S. Constitution and religious freedom has filed an amicus curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to support a Christian baker in Colorado who was ordered to make cakes for same-sex marriage celebrations in violation of his religious beliefs.
Boko Haram leaves 1.4 million children displaced, dozens used as suicide bombers - Unicef
Boko Haram's devastating impact in Nigeria has displaced nearly 1.5 million children, a report released on Thursday found.
Burkini ban suspended by top French court over 'breach of fundamental freedoms'
France's top court has suspended the controversial burkini ban in a test case after a human rights group questioned the rule imposed by a number of seaside towns.
US Christian among first victims of Russia's anti-evangelism law
The first known victims of Russia's new anti-evangelism laws have been convicted and fined, according to the Forum 18 news service.
Devastating earthquake in Italy prompts outpouring of support; Benedictine monks among those affected
Christian groups quickly began mobilising to extend humanitarian assistance to the affected people of Italy following the 6.2 earthquake that struck the central part of their country on Wednesday.
ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller stood up for her Christian faith while in captivity
US aid worker Kayla Mueller stood up for her Christian faith during her horrific ordeal in ISIS captivity despite claims she had converted to Islam, according to an ABC broadcast.
Nuns barred from wearing habits on the beach, says deputy mayor of Nice
Nuns' habits are also banned from some French beaches, the deputy mayor of Nice has confirmed, as the furore over a ban on burkinis continues to rage.
Italy earthquake: Priest hails 'great miracle' after being rescued from collapsed home
A priest pulled from the rubble left by a devastating earthquake in Italy has hailed his survival as a "great miracle".
El Salvador pastor accused of fuelling gang violence
A pastor in El Salvador has been accused of being involved in gang violence and of using his religious duties as a front to meet drug lords in prison.
Sarkozy tells comeback rally he would ban burkini across France
Nicolas Sarkozy said on Thursday he would impose a nationwide ban on burkinis if elected back to the presidency in 2017.
Egypt's Coptic Christians protest exclusion from Olympic and other sports
A charity that campaigns for equal rights in Egypt has filed a formal complaint of discrimination against Coptic Christians in the selection of Egypt's Olympic team.