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Americans' trust in their government plunges to historic lows â Gallup poll
The American public's trust in their government has plunged to an all-time low, according to a new poll released on Friday.
Religious freedom 'essential part of American spirit'
Religious freedom is a fundamental right and an essential part of the American spirit, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis: Have you heard the one about the mother-in-law?
The Pope surprised observers in the US when he ditched a prepared speech about the challenges of family life to improvise a lively speech full of jokes and laughter as well as a serious message about God and love.
Violence in Jerusalem: Police and Palestinians clash at al-Aqsa mosque
Israeli police and Palestinians clashed on Sunday at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, where violence in recent weeks has raised international concern.
Iranian President calls for investigation into haj crush in UN Speech
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani used a major United Nations speech on Saturday to demand an investigation into a crush that killed more than 700 people at the annual haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
ISIS executes teenager, 9 other men, in Syria on charges of being homosexuals
The Islamic State is at it again â brutally killing men accused of being homosexual â only that the latest is just a teenager.
The world waited far too long to help refugees, according to the UN
The United Nations high commissioner for refugees said on Saturday the world waited far too long to respond to the refugee crisis sparked by the wars in Syria and elsewhere, though rich countries now appear to understand the scale of the problem.
Iraqi Christian refugees recall walking on 'road of death' while fleeing from ISIS
Christian refugees who escaped "death'' from the hands of the Islamic State militants shared their stories in an educational fundraising event in the hope to educate people about the workings of the extremist organization.
BREAKING: France launches airstrikes on ISIS in Syria
France has announced that it launched air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria in an effort to stem its growing presence there.
Divine intervention': Pope Francis heals baby with holes in her heart, parents say
Pope Francis reportedly healed a three-month old infant who has a heart ailment during the pontiff's canonization of John Paul II and John XXII in Vatican last year.
Mainline Protestant and evangelical pastors have contrasting views on Pope Francis
Half of the Protestant pastors interviewed via phone said they do not give weight to the Pope's take on theological matters.
Donald Trump tells Americans: Use 'Merry Christmas' greeting, not 'Happy Holidays'
As the Yuletide season draws near, Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump is encouraging Americans to focus on Jesus Christ, the true essence of Christmas.
In US, companies try to outdo each other in offering sex reassignment to their workers
In survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign covering 780 American companies, 415 firms were found to cover procedures related to sex reassignment, including hormone therapy and sex-reassignment surgeries.
Megachurch pastor urges Christians to use religious litmus test on bets before voting
As the debate about religion and the 2016 national elections heats up, a megachurch pastor from Texas called on Christians in the United States to select the next American president guided by their faith.
Southern Baptist pastor Wiley Drake seeks US presidency, vows loyalty to God alone
While the media is dominated by controversial statements from and word wars between Republican and Democratic presidential candidates, a pastor from California is trying to pave his own way to the White House, and he is pledging loyalty not to any political party, but to God alone.
Doc serving 3 life terms for killing babies ordered to pay $4M for patient's death
Convicted abortionist Kermit Gosnell was ordered to pay nearly $4 million to the daughter of a 41-year-old woman who died of drug overdose under his care.