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Rio 2016: Brazilian archbishop criticises 'serious mismanagement' of Olympic Village
The Anglican Primate of Brazil has criticised "serious mismanagement" of the construction of the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro which he said has caused "additional social concerns" in a country already rife with protests and political crisis.
Threatened Zimbabwe Pastor behind #ThisFlag protest movement to travel to US
The pastor from Zimbabwe behind the #ThisFlag mass protest movement, who was publicly denounced by President Mugabe last month, has said he will travel to the US and consider his "next move".
Evangelical bioethicists warn against 'immoral' human-animal embryo research: 'The end does not justify the means'
Evangelical bioethicists have rung the alarm bells concerning a U.S. government proposal to fund research that could allow the creation of animal-human hybrid embryos.
Bishop tells Senator Pacquiao not to use Bible to justify death penalty: 'Jesus is our criterion'
Neophyte Philippine Senator Manny Pacquiao drew criticism from a leading Bible scholar when he quoted passages from the Bible to justify his call for the reimposition of the death penalty in the Philippines.
Rio 2016: First ever Olympic Gold for Fiji â team gives the glory to God
The island nation of Fiji has won its first ever Olympic medal â a gold â and the players have given the glory to God.
Sudan: Christian pastors may face death sentence over espionage charges
Two pastors have been charged with national security crimes in Sudan, despite little evidence, giving further indication of increased persecution against Christians in the country.
Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot
Using some of his most aggressive rhetoric against Kiev since the height of the war two years ago, Putin has pledged to take counter-measures against Ukraine.
Holy Spirit over Latin America as tens of millions of Catholics embrace Pentecostal Christianity
The Holy Spirit is raining down on Latin America with tens of thousands of people either laying prostrate on the ground or standing with hands raised as tears stream down their faces.
Christian refugees in Germany hiding their Bibles from Muslim extremists in migrant camps
These Christians fled persecution in the Middle East, thinking Germany would be a great country to restart their lives, where they can finally be free to practice their faith.
We need to learn our history â otherwise our country will make the same mistakes again
'Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it," George Santayana is supposed to have said. Though it may be a well-worn cliché we'd do well to pay attention to it now more than ever. In the UK and the USA there are countless examples of historical ignorance affecting the national debate.
Four countries where it's dangerous to criticise religion
The US State Department on Wednesday highlighted concerns about anti-blasphemy and apostasy laws, which it says "conflict with and undermine universally recognized human rights".
Intensifying fight for Aleppo chokes civilian population
An upsurge of intense fighting around Aleppo has killed scores of Syrians in the past weeks, displaced thousands and cut water and power to up to two million people on both sides of the front line.
Trump in fresh controversy after calling Obama and Clinton 'co-founders' of ISIS
Donald Trump today called President Barack Obama and Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton "co-founders" of Islamic State, igniting fresh criticism of his inflammatory campaign style.
Catholic editor flees Bangladesh for US in fear of her life
The Catholic editor of a Bangladeshi newsletter critical of the government has fled to the US in fear of her life, the Catholic News Service (CNS) reported.
Religious freedom severely restricted for 75 per cent of global population
Three-quarters of the world's population suffer from severe restrictions on religious freedom, the US State Department said on Wednesday.
Pope Francis hosts Syrian refugees for lunch at his private residence
Pope Francis today shared lunch at his residence with the group of 21 Syrian refugees now living in Rome.