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Practicing homosexuals should not be allowed in seminary, Pope says

Pope Francis reportedly told Italian bishops in a recent closed-door meeting that men who "practice homosexual acts" should not be allowed to stay in the seminary.

Childhood bedwetting might be down to genetics, study suggests
Childhood bedwetting might be down to genetics, study suggests

A study conducted by scientists from Denmark has suggested that children's bedwetting may be caused by genetics rather than stress or unhappiness.

Tenants renting Pennsylvania storefront face harassment over former bridal shop that refused to serve gay wedding
Tenants renting Pennsylvania storefront face harassment over former bridal shop that refused to serve gay wedding

Tenants who are renting a storefront in Pennsylvania are reportedly being harassed by LGBT activists because it was formerly the location of a bridal shop that refused to cater to a gay wedding.

'Spiderman' Mamoudou Gassama is a hero – but his treatment raises disturbing questions

It takes this real-life 'Spiderman' about 30 seconds to reach his goal – a dangling small boy, in imminent danger of falling to his death.

Televangelist Jim Bakker: There are probably 100 hitmen out to assassinate Donald Trump
Televangelist Jim Bakker: There are probably 100 hitmen out to assassinate Donald Trump

Televangelist Jim Bakker has surmised that President Donald Trump is likely the target of an assassination plot, and that there could be at least 100 hitmen out to get him.

The power of forgiveness: How an Arab Christian learned to love Jews
The power of forgiveness: How an Arab Christian learned to love Jews

Sharbel Dakwar grew up hating the Jewish people and looking for vengeance wherever he could take it.

'The Middle' actor Atticus Shaffer shares the painful disease that made him turn to God
'The Middle' actor Atticus Shaffer shares the painful disease that made him turn to God

Atticus Shaffer grew up on the set of "The Middle" as the youngest child Brick Heck.

Judge rules in favor of Virginia student in transgender bathroom case
Judge rules in favor of Virginia student in transgender bathroom case

A federal judge has sided with a female-born high school student who sued a school district in Virginia for not allowing him to use the boys' restroom.

Prosecutors drop charges against suspect in murder of pastor's wife Amanda Blackburn following plea deal
Prosecutors drop charges against suspect in murder of pastor's wife Amanda Blackburn following plea deal

Prosecutors have dropped the charges against a suspect in the murder of Amanda Blackburn, wife of Indiana pastor Davey Blackburn, after the accused agreed to a plea deal.

Religious freedom envoy Sam Brownback says he believes Pastor Andrew Brunson will be brought home from Turkey
Religious freedom envoy Sam Brownback says he believes Pastor Andrew Brunson will be brought home from Turkey

Sam Brownback, the ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom, has said he believes that Pastor Andrew Brunson will eventually be released by the Turkish government because there is no basis for the charges against him.

Philippine government extends deadline for Australian nun's leave order
Philippine government extends deadline for Australian nun's leave order

The Philippine Justice Department has extended the deadline for the leave order against an Australian nun, who is facing expulsion from the country over her alleged participation in political demonstrations.

DRC priest tests positive for Ebola after praying with dying patient
DRC priest tests positive for Ebola after praying with dying patient

A Catholic priest in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola after he ministered to a dying patient amid a fresh outbreak of the virus.

Oldest living American at 113 years old believes God wills for her to live long
Oldest living American at 113 years old believes God wills for her to live long

Lessie Brown remained active in church until she was 70 and still frequented services until she turned 100.

Gleanings from Ruth: Trusting God for the next step
Gleanings from Ruth: Trusting God for the next step

There are some circumstances in life that we get to choose, but mostly they seem to choose us.

Vatican police detain topless feminist protester breastfeeding baby at St. Peter's Square
Vatican police detain topless feminist protester breastfeeding baby at St. Peter's Square

A member of the radical feminist group FEMEN has reportedly been detained by the Vatican police after showing up in the middle of St. Peter's Square while breastfeeding a baby.

Ecclesiastes 9: The Wisdom of Christ
Ecclesiastes 9: The Wisdom of Christ

We live in a culture where the wealthy, the powerful and those who make the most noise are the ones listened to.