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Afghanistan: Taliban suicide attack kills up to 40
Two Taliban suicide bombers killed up to 40 police cadets and civilians and wounded another 40 in an attack on a military convoy outside Kabul.
Duterte vows to promote birth control in the Philippines, says he's a Christian but believes 'in one god Allah'
Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterteâwho is set to begin his six-year term on Thursday, June 30âhas pledged to promote contraception, just a month after downplaying reports that he would pursue an aggressive family planning programme, the Catholic Herald reports.
Joy in the face of suffering: Images of dying nun with radiant smile awaiting her meeting with Jesus Christ go viral
Enduring the pain and suffering from a losing battle with cancer, a nun from Argentina still showed a radiant, smiling face for days until she breathe her last on June 22. She was 43.
Syriac Patriarch gives thanks to God after assassination attempt
The head of the Syriac Orthodox Church has condemned the spread of "hatred" and thanked God for his protection after being targeted for assassination in Syria last week.
Istanbul attack: Pope and Archbishops condemn 'evil of violence' as death toll rises to 41
Senior Church figures have restated their commitment to peace and eradicating terrorism in the wake of a gun and suicide attack in Istanbul that killed 41 and injured more than 200.
Pakistan: Two Christians, one Muslim sentenced to death for blasphemy
Two Christians and a Muslim have been sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan on Monday.
'We will send jihadists straight to hell': Lebanese Christian women take up arms after deadly suicide bombings
Christian women in Lebanon are arming themselves in the wake of a series of devastating suicide attacks on Monday.
US Episcopal Church leadership calls for repeal of North Carolina transgender law
Leaders of The Episopal Church in the United States have spoken out against laws that restrict access of transgender people to public bathrooms and other facilities.
Samaritan's Purse helps West Virginia get back on its feet after deadly floods
West Virginia is reeling from historic flooding that destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least 23 people.
French President Hollande reopens Paris Salvation Army centre for urban poor
French President Francois Hollande led the reopening Salvation Army's refurbished City of Refuge in Paris after three years of renovation.
Zimbabwean Bishop calls for Mugabe resignation after torture reports
A senior church leader in Zimbabwe has urged President Robert Mugabe to resign over reported incidents of torture, harassment and abduction of civilians.
Atheist group forces U.S. school district to ban showing of creationist video
A group of atheists has forced a public school district to ban the showing of a creationist movie after it sent a complain to say that it is unlawful.
Obama administration rejects complaints vs. forced abortion coverage in healthcare plans
The Obama administration has dismissed the complaints of religious entities that questioned California's 2014 decision to require health insurance plans to include coverage for elective abortions.
Flood of visitors expected at Ark Encounter opening on July 7 in Williamstown, Kentucky
Ken Ham's gigantic Ark Encounter will open in Williamstown, Kentucky on July 7 and thousands of visitors are expected to see the largest timber frame building in the world.
City orders 'Jesus is Lord' ads removed after receiving one complaint, says it invites hate messaging
With just one complaint, the City of Colorado Springs in Colorado told a church that it is reviewing its advertisements that use the word "Jesus."
At least 36 dead in suspected Islamic State attack at Istanbul airport
One attacker opened fire in the departures hall with an automatic rifle, sending passengers diving for cover and trying to flee, before all three blew themselves up.