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2 refugee families have already arrived at the Vatican, will stay 'until the Lord wants', says Pope Francis
Pope Francis has called on Europe to return to being "mother Europe" and take in refugees and migrants to ease its low birth rate. He hinted at criticism of people who choose to remain child free. And he revealed that two refugee families have been found and housed in the Vatican itself, as he pledged they would be.
How Bernie Sanders used the Bible to try and win over Evangelical students
Senator Bernie Sanders spoke from the Bible at leading Evangelical college, Liberty University, seeking 'common ground' with the students.
North Korea readying satellite, suggesting ballistic missile launch
North Korea's space agency is building a new satellite and readying it for launch, state media said late on Monday.
Panic-buying in Utah as Mormon 'preppers' get ready for 'doomsday' later this month
Some Mormons in Utah are stocking up on food supplies and emergency kits, believing that the apocalypse will come this month.
Israeli forces clash with Palestinians in East Jerusalem
Israeli forces have clashed with Palestinians in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque for the third day running.
Kuwait mosque attack: Seven suspects receive death sentence
A Kuwaiti court on Tuesday sentenced seven suspects to death over a suicide bombing at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in June that killed 27 people, state news agency KUNA reported.
Secret Service 'disrupts' threat ahead of Pope visit to US
Security services have intervened to prevent a threat in advance of the Pope's visit to the United States, it has been disclosed.
Fast-spreading inferno rages in California; governor declares state of emergency
A raging wildfire in Northern California has already destroyed 400 homes and structures, and spread to thousands of acres of land.
Bernie Sanders increases lead over Hillary Clinton in Iowa and New Hampshire polls
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is leading Hillary Clinton in polls in Iowa and New Hampshire, while she is No. 1 in South Carolina.
Catholic village tells Protestant man to convert or go to prison
A Mexican protestant and his family have been persecuted for not converting to Catholicism.
64% of Americans want US to take military action if Iran violates terms of nuclear deal
An overwhelming majority of Americans want the United States to take military action against Iran if the latter violates the terms of the nuclear deal pending in Congress.
Believe the Bible not Hollywood on Heaven, says NT prof
Christian films could be damaging to a person's faith because they are so compelling, a leading academic has warned.
Some Republicans believe President Obama is a Muslim and foreign-born, 2 polls show
Although US President Barack Obama has been in power for more than six years now, not a few Americansâin particular those who support the Republican Partyâstill do not know much about him, including his religion and where he was born.
When charity goes bad: How not to help refugees
So many people have already donated goods to refugee charities that they're overwhelmed.
Atheist 'kill list' forces Bangladeshi bloggers to flee
At least 12 bloggers have fled Bangladesh in fear of further attacks by Islamists, the Deutsche Welle reports.
Saudi Arabia bans National Geographic with Pope Francis on front cover
Saudi Arabia has banned National Geographic over its cover story featuring the Pope for "cultural reasons."