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Thousands of protesters worldwide demand that Norway return the kids it seized from a Christian couple

To exert pressure on the Norwegian government, thousands of activists protests around the world, with the main call of the Bodnariu children being returned to their mother and father.

Ecuador confronts devastation of 7.8 magnitude earthquake disaster

Traumatised Ecuadoreans slept amid rubble while rescuers dug for survivors.

Pope Francis affirms 'new possibilities' for remarried, says no politics in meeting with Bernie Sanders

Pope Francis appeared to have confirmed his critics' deepest concern, telling journalists on Sunday that the apostolic exhortation on family he issued recently did open up "new concrete possibilities" for Catholics who divorce and remarry without first obtaining annulments.

Leaders of 3 major Christian churches meet refugees on Greek isle, warn Europe: You face God's judgment for your action

The leaders of three major Christian churchesâPope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and Greek Orthodox Archbishop Ieronymos IIâunited in a dramatic show of Christian unity, meeting on Saturday on the small Greek island of Lesbos to see for themselves the plight of hundreds of thousands of mostly Syrian refugees stranded there.

Tears as Pope Francis met Muslim widower of martyred Syrian Christian

The women was killed by extremists when she refused to renounce her faith, Francis said.

Pope Francis: Crazy to think meeting with Bernie Sanders was political

Sanders and the Pope met briefly on Saturday morning at the Vatican guest house where Francis lives.

Failed missile launch spurs North Korea's fifth nuclear test

The news of signs indicating the North is readying a nuclear test comes as Pyongyang is gearing up for a ruling Workers Party congress in early May.

Japan: Rescuers in desperate search for earthquake survivors

Authorities ordered nearly a quarter of a million people from their homes amid fears of further quakes.

Powerful earthquake kills 77 people in Ecuador

The earthquake injured hundreds, ravaged coastal towns and sent residents fleeing for higher ground in Ecuador on Saturday night.

Holy Land visit made Kathie Lee Gifford's 'eclectic' group of friends believe in Jesus

Television host Kathie Lee Gifford, fresh off a visit to the Holy Land, recently shared that the trip became a life changing journey for some members of their party.

Pope returns with 12 refugees after visit to Greek camp

Pope Francis took three families of Syrian refugees back to Rome on Saturday after visiting the front line of Europe's migrant crisis.

Saudi Arabia curbs power of its religious police in 'significant' move welcomed by its citizens

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued a new directive curtailing the arrest power of its religious police also known the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of vice, effectively limiting the latter's heavy handed aproach in dealing with the public, reports CNN.

Pope Francis visits Lesbos, front line of Europe\'s migrant crisis