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South Korean cardinal hails courage of medical workers fighting MERS outbreak
Seoul's new cardinal has expressed his appreciation for the selfless efforts of the Catholic Medical Center's doctors and nurses in the continuing outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in South Korea.
Malala Yousafzai's appeal to world leaders on her 18th birthday: Buy books, not bullets
The youngest person to ever win the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy for girls' education has chosen to celebrate her 18th birthday in Lebanon in an extraordinary way that would help other people: by opening a school for Syrian refugee girls.
National poll shows Jeb Bush in virtual standoff with Donald Trump in GOP race
2016 U.S. Republican presidential nomination: Jeb Bush in 'virtual dead heat' with Donald Trump
Pope Francis: The middle class has its problems too
The Pope said he was willing to have a dialogue with Americans who disagree with his criticism of capitalism.
Anti-conversion laws threaten religious freedom in Nepal
Proposed anti-conversion laws could threaten religious freedom in Nepal, country experts have warned.
Grexit averted, but Greeks cry foul over 'draconian' terms imposed by Europe
"Clearly the Europe of austerity has won," said Greece's Reform Minister George Katrougalos.
Turkey: Ancient Syriac church could be turned into a mosque
An ancient church in Turkey could be turned into a mosque, despite the pleas of local Syriac Christians who want to restore it to its former glory.
Israeli woman who fought Islamic State returns home to hero's welcome
A Canadian-Israeli who was the first foreign woman to help Syria's Kurds fight Islamic State has left the front lines and returned to Israel.
What does the Supreme Court gay marriage ruling mean for Christian colleges?
Legal options to put pressure on Christian colleges to conform are being explored with the creation of a new equality campaign.
Tunisia says it has almost wiped out al Qaeda group after attacks
Tunisia's interior minister said security forces had almost wiped out an Islamist militant group linked to al Qaeda during a crackdown launched after two deadly attacks on tourists.
50 Polish Christians honoured for wartime heroism saving Jews
Representatives of the Jewish community have honoured elderly Poles for saving Jews during the Nazi holocaust.
Yemen bombing: 21 civilians dead 2 days into Saudi truce
Saudi-led air raids killed 21 civilians in Yemen's capital Sanaa on Monday morning
Jewish extremists arrested over Galilee church arson attack
Three suspects allegedly involved in an arson attack at a church believed to be the site where Jesus performed one of his most famous miracles were arrested on Sunday.
Welcome the needy and people with different beliefs, Pope tells faithful
A welcoming attitude to other people, especially the needy and including those who have different beliefs, is needed to effectively preach the Gospel, said Pope Francis in the last homily of his July 5-13 travel to South America.
Burundi president's faces emerging armed rebellion as vote looms
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza may find an election victory he is assured of this month swiftly overshadowed by the emergence of an armed insurgency.
Islam, Catholicism seeing rapid growth among young people in China â survey
Islam and Catholicism are the two religions that have seen rapid growth among the Chinese who are under 30 years old, according to a new study.