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Syrian rebels battle Islamic State as Russia-backed regime prepares assault on them all
Islamic State militants battled rival insurgent groups on Wednesday north of Aleppo.
'It's unconstitutional': Religious pregnancy centres file suit vs. California abortion law
Two religious pregnancy centers have filed a lawsuit against a new California law that orders all health facilities in the state to notify clients of the availability of abortion services.
Iran dealt 'psychological blow' by ISIS with killing of Iranian general â US intelligence
The loss of Iran's senior commander on the ground recently was deemed by the US intelligence as a 'psychological blow' to the elements supporting the Assad regime.
More ISIS horror stories: Women fed, then told they just ate meat of their own children
Islamic State militants have reportedly fed a starving mother the meat of her own three-year old boy whom she had not seen since being kidnapped by the militants some months back.
Christian teenager who escaped Boko Haram witnessed beheadings and forced conversions to Islam
A girl kidnapped by Boko Haram escaped by walking seven hours through forest at night with her mother and five younger brothers.
CAR: Despite renewed violence, Pope Francis will still visit and 'bless every Central African'
Pope Francis still plans to visit the Central African Republic, despite a bout of renewed violence in the capital, Bangui.
Pope Francis asks for forgiveness in unprepared remarks at Vatican
Pope Francis has publicly asked for forgiveness for the scandals that have hit the Vatican recently.
Archbishop of Aleppo: Save Syria from fundamentalist, jihadist mercenaries
The Syrian Archbishop Jeanbart of Aleppo called the West to act to save Syria from the "fundamentalist, jihadist mercenaries who are killing anyone who would speak of freedom, citizenship, religious freedom and democracy."
World Youth Day priest loses job after fathering a child
A prominent Polish priest who was serving as spokesman for next year's World Youth Day in Krakow is to be dismissed from his religious order after he fathered a child.
Indonesia: One dead and three churches destroyed after religious clashes
Three churches were attacked and at least one person was killed in Aceh, Indonesia on Tuesday, as religious tensions rise.
Church gives $1000 dollar tip to pizza delivery driver
A pizza delivery driver was surprised in the nicest possible way after a congregation decided to practise what the minster preached.
'Convert or die, the caliphate is here': 'ISIS' message to Assyrian Christians in Sweden
Assyrian Christians in Gothenburg have been threatened with messages linked to Islamic State, according to local reports.
No communion for Catholics in 'invalid' marriages - senior Archbishop
A senior Archbishop has ruled that no Catholics in marriages not recognised as valid can receive communion at Mass.
Donald Trump: Republicans in Congress never win because they side with Obama
Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump just made another controversial remark, this time against his partymates in Congress.
ISIS issues threats to Christians worldwide in video showing execution of 3 Assyrians
A video purportedly released by the Islamic State warns that Christians all over the world and in the United States will not have peace and instead face 'shame in life and in eternity' unless they convert to the Islam religion and follow its customs and beliefs.
Thousands of churches could become Christmas and Easter 'festival' churches
Thousands of churches could be designated "festival churches" and closed down except for festivals such as Christmas and Easter under plans published today by the Church of England.