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Dying words: GOP senator apologises to Muslims for Donald Trump's remarks on his deathbed

His life ebbing away, a former U.S. Republican senator had Donald Trump in mindâand it was not a thought the presumptive Republican presidential nominee would cherish.

Senator-elect Manny Pacquiao backs death penalty for drug crimes: 'In the eyes of God, it is not unlawful'

On the day he was officially proclaimed as one of 12 senators-elect in the Philippines, world boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao said Thursday he favours restoring the death penalty in his country for drug-related and other serious crimes.

Jesus in the sky miracle recalled: 168 years ago, before a quake, Mexicans saw image of crucified Christ in the clouds

From out of the blue, in a sort of "throwback Thursday" feature, the Catholic News Agency (CNA) website came up with an article on the "Miracle of OcotlÃ¡n," a phenomenon that took place on a Sunday, Oct. 3, 1847, when more than 2,000 people in OcotlÃ¡n, Mexico reportedly saw a clear image of Jesus Christ crucified that appeared in the sky for more than 30 minutes.

Boko Haram: The rescue of two chibok girls is a 'miracle', 'we just need 211 more'

More than two years after the 276 Chibok schoolgirls were abducted by Boko Haram, 219 of whom were believed to remain in captivity until the last two days, when two girls have been recovered.

Trinity Sunday: Why we celebrate the dance of Father, Son and Holy Spirit

In a way it's a relatively simple concept. One God, three persons. Yet it is impossible to fully understand. Instead, we are called to enter into the life of the Trinity and then we will experience it.

Why we have to stop talking ABOUT Muslims and start talking TO Muslims

Muslims now represent a significant minority. There are 3.3 million Muslims in the US, with the expectation that figure will rise to 8.1 million people by 2050. In the UK there are currently 2.8 million Muslims, and projections suggest that one in ten of all Europeans will be Muslim by 2050.

Egypt: Human rights activist working with Coptic Christians arrested, charged with terrorism

A human rights defender who worked with the coptic community has been arrested and charged with belonging to a terrorist group in Egypt, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

Filipino archbishop willing to die in place of death row convicts: 'Didn't Christ do that?'

A Filipino archbishop has said he is willing to take the place of death row prisoners if the country brings back capital punishment.

Controversial megachurch pastor John Hagee backs Trump for US president

The Texas-based church leader is well known for his frequent interventions in public affairs, especially his unswerving support for the Israeli government.

Second Chibok girl rescued from Boko Haram, says Nigerian army

The girl was among 97 women and children held hostage by Boko Haram who were freed on Thursday morning.

Pray for Peru: More than 80 students believed possessed by evil spirits in school

As much as 80 students aged between 11 and 14 from the Elsa Perea Flores School in Tarapoto town in northern Peru are believed to have been possessed by evil spirits.

Pope Francis meets famous 'saint' with 4 legs â a Saint Bernard from a breed credited with saving people's lives

After admonishing animal lovers for treating their pets better than people during last week's general audience, Pope Francis came face to face with a special group of such animal loversâtogether with their special dog named Magnumâduring Wednesday's audience.

How to respond to violence? Evangelisation, says new bishop to violent part of India