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Hundreds of thousands expected to protest against same-sex unions in Italy
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are expected to turn out in support of the 'traditional family' in Italy on Saturday as the government debates legalising same-sex partnerships.
EU is 'running out of time' to deal with migrant crisis, says top official
The European Union edged closer on Monday to accepting that its Schengen open-borders area may be suspended for up to two years.
UN launches Syria peace talks, opposition threatens boycott
Opposition groups signalled they would stay away unless the government and its Russian allies halt air strikes and lift sieges on towns.
Pope Francis seeks Protestant forgiveness for past persecution
Francis asked "forgiveness for the un-gospel like behaviour by Catholics towards Christians of other Churches".
Italian evangelical churches help open 'humanitarian corridor' to 1,000 refugees
An Italian ecumenical mission is in Lebanon this week to finalise details of a project that aims to relocate 1000 refugees to Italy on humanitarian visas "to save people from embarking on deadly journeys across the Mediterranean.''
'Life at Conception Act' introduced in U.S. Congress to protect the unborn
U.S. Senator Rand Paul has introduced a bill that would provide equal protection for the unborn child.
Mass anti-Islam rallies planned across Europe next month
The anti-Islam group Pegida is organising rallies against the "Islamisation" of Europe in 14 countries including the UK next month.
Trump, Cruz, Rubio: What the evangelical vote means to them, and how they're trying to get it
The word "evangelical" is a slippery one, not because it doesn't describe a particular constituency, but because it doesn't adequately describe them.
Secularist campaigners to be barred from 'vexatious' complaints against faith schools admissions
Secularist campaign groups are to be prevented from making "vexatious" complaints against faith schools about their admissions, the Department for Education announced today
Why an atheist philosopher is one of our century's greatest prophets
His writing about God, human nature and the limits of atheism mean he's in some ways a very astute theologian. Meanwhile his political predictions have seen his hailed as something of a 21st Century prophet. This may well be surprising, given he is also an atheist.
Turkey: Christian refugees 'pretend to be Muslim'
Christian refugees who have fled ISIS in Iraq and Syria are practising their faith in secret now they live in a Muslim-majority nation, according to a Turkish newspaper.
Bangor Cathedral spends £800,000 rehousing senior clergy due to 'rowdy late-night drinkers'
Bangor cathedral is spending more than £800,000 rehousing its senior clergy because of problems caused by noisy late-night drinkers and students.
Morris Cerullo plans huge Christian theme park in San Diego
The resort will include 127 timeshare suites, a spa, tennis courts and other luxury amenities.
Holocaust survivor forgives, even thanks Nazi tormentor for accepting responsibility for what he's done
Seventy years after the slaughter of some 300, 000 people, including her family, holocaust survivor Eva Kor recently met face-to-face with a former SS man who was one of those responsible for helping run the so-called death camp. But instead of getting her revenge, Kor embraced him, kissed him on the cheek, thanked him and forgave him for his past mistakes.
Iran's 'sinister' execution toll likely topic for Pope meeting with President Rouhani
Iranian president Hassan Rouhani will spent five days in Paris and Rome, meeting Pope Francis and French President Francois Hollande.
Franklin Graham on Wheaton row: Muslims and Christians do NOT worship the same God
Islam and Christianity "clearly do not worship the same God", according to leading preacher and evangelist Franklin Graham.