World
The Canonisation of Junipero Serra: Why Pope Francis is flying into a row about history
The canonisation tomorrow of Junipero Serra is not universally welcome.
One Christian is martyred every five minutes, persecution watchdog reports
A Christian persecution watchdog has released statistics suggesting a Christian is martyred for their faith every five minutes around the world.
Trump: We have a problem with radical Muslims
Donald Trump has said that the United States has a problem with radical muslims.
Darwin 'I don't believe the Bible' letter sells for record price
The letter was written in response to an enquiry from a Christian lawyer, Frederick McDermott.
Muslim student arrested over clock 'bomb' withdraws from Texas school
Ahmed Mohamed's father said that he was also pulling out his two other children.
Despite Obama's reconciliation bid, Iran wants US to 'make up for past mistakes'
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said the United States government has a lot of 'making up to do' with Iran, this despite efforts of the Obama administration to reach out and mend the political, economic and diplomatic ties with the Iranian government.
Kim Davis still isn't complying with court order, say lawyers
Davis has said her beliefs as an Apostolic Christian prevent her from issuing marriage licences to same-sex couples.
Pope Francis prays for Cuban reconciliation on eve of US visit
Many exiles in the United States remain bitterly estranged from their homeland.
Burkina Faso coup crumbles as army marches in to restore democracy
The presidential guard unit took the interim president and several cabinet ministers hostage on Wednesday.
Obama's 'bad' Iran nuke deal won't make world safer for US and its allies â senator
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said Iran's nuclear program was a bad deal and it even failed to meet President Barack Obama's core objectives â to make the Americans, its allies and the world safer.
Donald Trump insinuates America already has a Muslim president â Barack Obama
In an interview with Chuck Todd on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday morning, the controversial business tycoon once again cast doubts on Obama's faith.
US terror fears raised as President Obama moves to bring in more Syrian refugees
Saying it is in keeping the best tradition of America as a land of second chances and a beacon of hope, US Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States will be increasing the number of migrants it will accept next year until 2017 with priority given to the Syrian refugees displaced by war.
Ben Carson says a Muslim shouldn't lead US, hopes Obama is really a Christian
In an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Carson said the Islamic faith is not "consistent" with the U.S. Constitution.
Christians under threat in Nepal as anti-conversion law passed
An anti-conversion clause inserted into Nepal's new constitution was signed the President yesterday, sparking concern from a religious freedom charity.
Rape and abuse: The aid sector's conspiracy of silence
A new campaign has focused attention specifically on sexual violence directed against women.
'Incredible desperation': prominent church leaders visit refugee camps to express solidarity
Church leaders across the UK and France have visited refugee camps over the weekend to express their solidarity and support.