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Millions of Filipinos display Catholic devotion in Black Nazarene procession
Millions of Filipinos display Catholic devotion in Black Nazarene procession

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos joined an annual procession in the Philippine capital to kiss or touch a centuries-old black wooden statue of Jesus Christ.

Christian baker allowed to proceed with lawsuit against Colorado state
Christian baker allowed to proceed with lawsuit against Colorado state

A federal judge ruled Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips could continue with his lawsuit against the Colorado Civil Rights Commission over claims of religious discrimination

Why the First Commandment is crucial for religious liberty
Why the First Commandment is crucial for religious liberty

Those officials see very clearly that if believers are allowed to proclaim the lordship of Christ, their ultimate loyalty cannot be to the state.

In chilling move, Chinese official erases First Commandment
In chilling move, Chinese official erases First Commandment

'This is a national policy. You should have a clear understanding of the situation. Don't go against the government.'

Pope says boats carrying 49 migrants stranded in the Mediterranean should be allowed to dock
Pope says boats carrying 49 migrants stranded in the Mediterranean should be allowed to dock

The Pope made a 'heartfelt appeal' to European leaders on Sunday to end their stand-off over two rescue boats carrying 49 migrants in the Mediterranean.

Egypt's President Sisi opens mega-mosque and Middle East's largest cathedral in New Capital
Egypt's President Sisi opens mega-mosque and Middle East's largest cathedral in New Capital

Copts, the largest Christian minority in the Middle East, held a a midnight mass in the Cathedral of the Nativity.

'We are witches': Abuse scandal divides parishes and politics in Poland
'We are witches': Abuse scandal divides parishes and politics in Poland

Many parishioners believe she and other mothers of those molested 'simply convicted an innocent man', she said.

How Israel's Christians are fighting moves to take their land away
How Israel's Christians are fighting moves to take their land away

Previous attempts to impose the so-called 'Tenants' Rights Bill' received worldwide condemnation and even led to the temporary closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City.

Ecumenical Patriarch hands over decree, sealing Ukraine church independence
Ecumenical Patriarch hands over decree, sealing Ukraine church independence

The spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide on Sunday presented the head of the Ukrainian church with a decree granting it independence from Moscow, a historic split strongly opposed by Russia.

Democratic Republic of Congo's Catholic Church called 'irresponsible' over election claims
Democratic Republic of Congo's Catholic Church called 'irresponsible' over election claims

The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been called 'irresponsible' after challenging the results of last Sunday's presidential election.

Canada is Asia Bibi's 'most likely destination', says her lawyer
Canada is Asia Bibi's 'most likely destination', says her lawyer

After spending Christmas in hiding, the lawyer for Asia Bibi is hoping she and her family will soon be able to leave Pakistan.

Trump's transgender military ban finds support in federal appeals court
Trump's transgender military ban finds support in federal appeals court

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration's restrictions on transgender people serving in the military can stand for now.

Five children killed in horrific church van crash on way to Disney World
Five children killed in horrific church van crash on way to Disney World

Five children were among the seven victims of a horrific crash involving their church van as they were making their way to Disney World in Orlando, Florida on Thursday.

One candidate clearly won Congo election, says Catholic church
One candidate clearly won Congo election, says Catholic church

The church's bishops conference, known as CENCO, did not say which candidate had won.

Methodist ANC chaplain faces protests over leaked recording of crude comments about women ministers
Methodist ANC chaplain faces protests over leaked recording of crude comments about women ministers

Rev Dr Vukile Mehana was recorded discussing the robing of men by women with Methodist church member Raymond Sibanga.

Samaritan's Purse to open Ebola treatment centre in DRC
Samaritan's Purse to open Ebola treatment centre in DRC

Now in its seventh month, the outbreak has been described as the second worst ever.