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Christian vigilante group in Myanmar attacked during anti-poppy raid
Members of a Christian vigilante group in Myanmar have been attacked with machetes during a drug eradication drive that involved destroying opium poppies.
Pope Francis: Burn 'dirty money', don't give it to the Church
The Catholic Church does not want people to donate "dirty money" earned by abusing low-paid workers, Pope Francis said on Wednesday.
Religious leaders condemn Pakistan law protecting women
A new law in Pakistan's Punjab state aimed at protecting women has been condemned by religious parties.
Colombia: Christians targeted for extortion, forced to fight for paramilitaries
Warring factions in Colombia are targeting Christians for extortion and forced military service, according to a new report from Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Why Pakistani Christians want murdered minister Shahbaz Bhatti to be declared a martyr
Shahbaz Bhatti, the Pakistan minister for minorities murdered in 2011 for his opposition to the country's oppressive blasphemy law, should be declared a martyr by the Church, Catholics there say.
Trump scores huge wins on Super Tuesday, taking 7 states as Cruz wins 3 and Rubio 1; Clinton wallops Sanders, 7-4
Despite doomsday scenarios laid out by evangelical and conservative critics, Donald Trump scored smashing victories on Super Tuesday, winning at least seven of 12 states in the U.S. Republican presidential primaries.
We want a meeting with Pope Francis, say Australian Catholic Church abuse victims
Australian victims of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic Church clergy have called for a meeting with Pope Francis after watching a high-ranking Vatican official testify that senior clergy lied to him to cover up abuse in the 1970s.
Pope Francis' pregnant receptionist found dead inside her room: Shadow over Vatican as police probe cause of death
Vatican City, the smallest state in the world, is usually perceived as a holy and peaceful place, being the place where the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. These days, however, a tragic death is casting on this religious city, involving no less than Pope's seven-month pregnant receptionist.
Jewish leaders back Ted Cruz, say he's the best hope for survival of Israel, West in face of 'existential' threat posed by Iran
Texas Senator Ted Cruz is getting the support not only of evangelical Christians but also of Jewish leaders ahead of Super Tuesday, the electoral event in various states across America that could make or break the fortunes of the five remaining candidates for the Republican presidential nomination.
Pakistan: Mumtaz Qadri gets hero's funeral as thousands protest execution
Tens of thousands of Islamist supporters gave Mumtaz Qadri a martyr's funeral in Pakistan on Tuesday, the day after he was executed for murder.
British Muslim girls duped into forced marriages over Skype
An increasing number of forced marriages are being conducted over Skype, two charities said on Monday.
Church and Christian buildings in Ethiopia torched and looted. 'The Lord is with us,' says bishop
A Catholic bishop in Ethiopia has spoken of his horror after local people torched and looted a church compound that had been working to help them.
Nigerian president orders inquiry into latest massacre of Christian farmers
The President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation after armed herdsmen attacked farmers, leaving hundreds dead and thousands more displaced.
US student detained in North Korea confesses to 'severe' crime, blames Ohio church
State media showed Otto Warmbier issuing a dramatic and emotional apology, saying he was encouraged by a church in Ohio and the CIA to commit a "severe" crime.
Australia abuse inquiry: Cardinal Pell claims 'full backing' of the Pope
Australian Archbishop Cardinal George Pell claimed he has the "full backing" of the Pope as his evidence to the Royal Commission on Institutional Child Sexual Abuse continued into its second day.
Science and religion: Awards scheme could be worth £10,000 to your church
An awards scheme will provide up to £10,000 to churches that want to work with experts and engage their congregations with science.