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Francis is not as liberal as Americans think, Philadelphia archbishop says
Those hoping Pope Francis will liberalise some of the Catholic's church teaching "risk being very disappointed," said Archbishop Charles Chaput, who will be the pope's host when he arrives in Philadelphia on Saturday.
How the Pope will triumph in America: a personal relationship with Jesus
Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols says Pope Francis in America will be all about restoring and renewing a personal relationship with Jesus
Volkswagen: Why dissing the diesel fraud is just a bit hypocritical
The reason Volkswagen did this in the US and not â as far as we know â in Europe is because the US has far stricter NOx emissions limits.
White House asks Pope Francis for help with Americans in prison in Iran
The Obama administration is seeking advice from Pope Francis in the negotiation of the release of three American prisoners held in Iran, including Pastor Saeed Abedini, according to Politico.
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.