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Historic meeting of pope and Russian Orthodox head 'getting closer'
An historic meeting between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill of the Russian Orthodox Church is "getting closer every day,"
Fears of crackdown against Bible Society in Malaysia
As religious tensions increase across the country, the Bible Society of Malaysia could be facing government intervention after receiving notice that it will be investigated by officials tomorrow.
Islamic extremists threaten to 'slaughter' Christians in Jerusalem unless they leave by end of Ramadan
Islamic extremists have reportedly threatened to kill Christians in Jerusalem unless they leave the city by the end of Ramadan.
'I prayed for him and I knew he'd met God'. Retired vicar's ministry to Calais migrants
Last week scenes of migrants in Calais attempting to board trucks to the UK filled the news, with David Cameron saying that it was "totally unacceptable".
Thousands of Christians protest against gay pride march in South Korea
Thousands of Christian protesters took to the streets in South Korea in an attempt to disrupt the gay Pride march in Seoul yesterday.
Tributes paid to Scottish Christian couple killed in Tunisia terrorist attack
A retired couple believed to have been killed in the terrorist attack at the Tunisian beach resort in Sousse were mourned by their church community in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire on Sunday.
Kuwait mosque attack: Suicide bomber was young Saudi man
Kuwait identified the suicide bomber behind its worst militant attack as a young Saudi Arabian man
France beheading attack: Suspect admits killing, police make link to Syria
The suspected Islamist who attempted to blow up a French chemical plant on Friday has admitted killing his manager beforehand, a source close to the investigation said on Sunday.
Tunisia attack: Saif Rezgui was radicalised in secret
On Wednesday, Saif Rezgui sat down with friends in his Tunisian hometown to chat about his favourite football team, girls and his breakdance skills over coffee and cigarettes.
First of its kind: Vatican, Palestine sign treaty on religious freedom
The Holy See and the State of Palestine have inked on Friday an agreement recognising the freedom of religion in the latter, the deal being the first of its kind signed with a Muslim-dominated country.
US braces for possible July 4th ISIS attacks as authorities note 'great deal of chatter' on terrorist network
In an ominous warning issued jointly by the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Counterterrorism Center, all US law enforcers have been instructed "to be vigilant and prepared" ahead of the July 4th Independence Day holiday in the US following apparently coordinated and nearly simultaneous terrorist attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait.
French attack suspect: lone wolf Islamist or 'guy who flipped'?
Even as French investigators piece together a clearer picture of events that led on Friday to the beheading of a transport firm manager and attempted destruction of a chemicals plant, the real motivation of the chief suspect remains elusive.
After its Obamacare ruling, Supreme Court becomes issue in US election
Conservatives and Republicans, who were disappointed with the US Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, said they will make the role of the court a major issue in the 2016 presidential election.
Justice Clarence Thomas: Supreme Court decision 'distorts principles on which this nation was founded'
Along with the US Supreme Court's decision legalizing same-sex marriage in the US, Justice Clarence Thomas issued his dissenting opinion to declare that the ruling "threatens the religious liberty our Nation has long sought to protect."
Alabama responds to Supreme Court ruling by freezing marriage licenses
In what seemed to be an act of defiance, at least three counties in the state of Alabama have stopped issuing marriage licenses to anybody after the United States Supreme Court decided to legalise same-sex unions across the country.
Texas governor orders agencies to prioritise free exercise of religion
Following the Supreme Court's decision to legalise same sex marriage across the United States, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered all agency heads in his state to protect religious liberty.