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Justin Welby to persecuted Christians: 'God feels our suffering, our horror, our sadness'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has described the situation in Iraq and Syria as "the worst...that has been faced for centuries".
Has the tomb of Jesus and his family been found? In a word, no.
Claims by an Israeli geologist are deeply suspect, writes Mark Woods.
ISIS 'demand $30m ransom for Assyrian hostages'
More than 250 Assyrian hostages held by Islamic State could be released in return for up to $30 million dollars, an official has said.
Kenyan cardinal calls for crackdown on extremism following Garissa massacre
"The time has come for Kenyans to be more patriotic. Let us all be our brothers' and sisters' keepers," said Archbishop of Nairobi Cardinal John Njue.
PLO says it won't support Syrian army drive to regain Yarmouk camp from Islamic State
Militants have seized large parts of the refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus.
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei warns of 'devilish' intentions of US, demands lifting of all sanctions
Iran's Supreme Leader wants sanctions lifted as soon as a deal is agreed.
'Tolerance is a two-way street' - presidential candidate Rick Santorum
Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum has weighed in on the debate surrounding Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, saying that tolerance should be a "two-way street".
Alaska Airlines apologises after cancer patient stopped from taking flight
Alaska Airlines is backtracking after removing a woman with cancer from one of its flights this week.
Polygamous cult members rally to stop mother from rescuing her children
Polygamous cult members rally to stop mother from rescuing her children
NC lawmakers propose Billy Graham statueÂ
Legislators in North Carolina are pushing for a statue of Rev. Billy Graham to be placed inside the US Capitol.
Coach suspended after threatening to burn down Christian pizzeria
An Indiana coach was suspended last week after a threatening tweet towards a Christian pizzeria was brought to the attention of local authorities.
570-pound pastor hopes to win weight loss surgery
An Alabama pastor hopes to win life-changing bariatric surgery offered by the National Obesity Foundation.
Bakers who refused 'anti-gay' cake order found not guilty of discrimination
A Colorado bakery has been found not guilty of discrimination after refusing to bake cakes that denounced homosexuality.
Obama calls for end of gay conversion therapy following Leelah Alcorn death
A senior White House advisor announced Wednesday that the Obama administration supports an end to controversial "conversion" therapies for LGBT people.
Couple who lost their home in Hurricane Sandy win the lottery: 'You have to keep the faith'
A New York couple devastated by Hurricane Sandy have had a dramatic change in circumstances after winning the lottery.
Judge allows divorce papers to be sent over Facebook
A New York court recently ruled that divorce papers can be sent over Facebook after a woman had difficulty locating her husband.