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Uganda: Pastor 'killed by group of Muslims' for evangelising

A pastor was tied up and killed by a group of Muslims in eastern Uganda reportedly for converting Muslims to Christianity and refusing to sell land for the building of a mosque

Pastor and ex-NFL player Antonio Armstrong and his wife shot dead; teen son charged with murder

"It makes no sense." The statement made by one of the victims' relatives underscores the mystery behind the killing on Friday of Pastor Antonio Armstrong, a former Texas A&M and Miami Dolphins linebacker, and his wife, Dawn, apparently by their own 16-year-old son, who was not identified due to his young age.

Franklin Graham targets Pope Francis over Islamic violence

Outspoken evangelist Franklin Graham has targeted Pope Francis for saying recent terrorist violence was not religiously motivated.

Rio 2016: Will this Olympic Games be the most unjust ever?

Concerns are mounting that the legacy for Rio might be one of increased poverty and crime, sports facilities that will prove to be white elephants, and shocking levels of debt.

Belgium: Priest 'stabbed at home by asylum seeker'

A priest in Belgium was reportedly stabbed in his own home after he let in an asylum seeker in to use the shower. There is no suggestion the incident was terrorism-related

Pope says Cardinal George Pell should not be judged - yet - over child abuse claims

Pope Francis has said that people should withhold judgement and not "gossip" about Cardinal George Pell, who has been accused of sexually abusing children in Australia during the 1970s

France church attack: Two under investigation over murder of priest

Two men are being investigated over the murder of a priest in a church in northern France.

Ticking 'Jedi' on national census makes us seem more religious than we are, say atheist campaigners

Kylie Sturgess, president of the Atheist Foundation of Australia, is leading the 'Don't Mark Yourself as Jedi' campaign

Greece: anarchists raid Cathedral, 26 arrested

Greek police have arrested 26 protesters who yesterday raided the Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the northern city of Thessaloniki during Mass

3 French believers ride bikes for 18 days to join World Youth Day

Three young French pilgrims used the power of their faith and their legs to be able to join the youth event, which happens only every two to three years.

More Christians continue to suffer violence in Egypt, advocacy group says

Incidents of sectarian violence continue to rise in Egypt, with some affecting Christians, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), which fights for the protection of religious freedom, justice and human rights across the globe.

Vatican representative tells U.N.: Church must help prevent conflicts, foster peace in Africa

In his speech during an open debate on peacebuilding in Africa, Archbishop Auza said that the Church can do a lot to elevate the living conditions of residents in conflict-affected areas.