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Satanic black mass planned by Harvard University student group; Archdiocese to combat satanic ritual with holy hour of prayer
Harvard University's Extension Cultural Studies Club will move forward with its plan to host a black mass on May 12, but the ritual will not involve a consecrated host.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev: Boston Marathon bombing suspect's statements to police may be inadmissible
Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's statements to police in his hospital room may be inadmissible in court.
Michelle Obama joins campaign to bring back kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls
Fears are mounting around the world as over 200 Nigerian schoolgirls remain missing after having been abducted from their school on April 14, sparking debate about the importance of education.
Who are the real slaves to fashion?
Global advocacy organisation Stop the Traffik is urging consumers to pay more attention to where their clothes are made, and to call for an end to slavery in the fashion industry.
Biblical marriage abandoned in Hawaii after years of defense
Hawaii ends legal defense of biblical marriage
#BringBackOurGirls: Social media campaign urges the safe return of Nigerian schoolgirls
A campaign calling for the safe return of over 200 schoolgirls abducted by Islamic militants in northern Nigeria is gaining momentum on social media, and #BringBackOurGirls has now been tweeted over one million times.
Philippines: Long-term recovery continues six months on from deadly typhoon Haiyan
"After the initial relief effort the idea is you don't want to go on for too long as you could create dependency," says Salvation Army's Major Ray Brown
Oscar Pistorius trial update: Neighbor reveals Pistorius' housekeeper was inside the home during the fatal shooting
After months of witness statements and testimony, it was revealed yesterday that there was another person inside Oscar Pistorius' home when he killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day 2013.
The Free Church of England takes in Brazil churches
The Free Church of England has welcomed three churches from Brazil into its ranks, and is expected to take in more soon.
Parents outraged after California school assignment asks students if the Holocaust was a hoax
Parents are outraged after a California public school asked students to question whether the Holocaust actually occurred.
U.S. to send team to help rescue schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria by Boko Haram
The United States will be sending a team to help rescue over 200 schoolgirls abducted from their school by Boko Haram last month.
Grandson of Westboro Baptist Church founder leaves group, says his 'mind is free'
Another family member of the founder of the highly controversial Westboro Baptist Church has left the group.
Florida teacher bans student from reading Bible: 'He's not permitted to read those books in my classroom'
Florida teacher bans fifth-grader from reading his Bible during 'free reading' time.
Argentina´s fight to hold onto religious freedom
Baptist pastor says pressure on Church is increasing
Bishop Gene Robinson to divorce partner of 25 years
Bishop Gene Robinson has announced he is to divorce his partner of more than 25 years, Mark Andrews.
Satanic Baphomet statue nearly finished, may be placed next to Ten Commandments monument
The Ten Commandments statue was erected in 2012 by Oklahoma Rep. Mike Ritze because of the passage's significance to Oklahoma residents.