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Explainer: Who is behind the Philippines church bombings?
Philippines security forces investigating a deadly twin bombing at a church on a predominantly Muslim southern island are zeroing in on what they say is an affiliate of the militant Abu Sayyaf Group.
Pope condemns 'senseless and irresponsible' stigmatisation of migrants
Pope Francis said on Friday it was "senseless and irresponsible" to stigmatize migrants and see all of them as threats to society, weighing in again on one of the most divisive issues in the United States.
Italy's Protestants and Catholics hit back at hardline anti-migrant movement
Catholics and Protestants in Italy have signed a joint declaration on migrants urging a spirit of humanity and solidarity.
California State senator replaces male and female gender pronouns with 'they'
California State senator Hannah-Beth Jackson has replaced traditional male and female gender pronouns during judicial committee hearings with 'they'.
Indonesia frees Christian politician Ahok, jailed for blasphemy
'I am very thankful to God for allowing me to spend time in prison.'
ZImbabwe church leaders call for soldiers to be taken off the streets
Zimbabwe has been plunged into violence following demonstrations against economic mismanagement and the high price of petrol, now believed to be the most expensive in the world.
Venezuela's Christians urge prayer as crisis mounts
Venezuela's evangelicals have called for prayer amid the country's crisis as pressure mounts on President Maduro to step down from his position.
Pope, on trip to Panama, says fear of migrants makes people crazy
Immigration is expected to be one of the main themes of Francis's six-day trip.
New York state legalises abortion up to birth
After an intense debate for and against the proposal, the New York state Legislature passed a bill Tuesday that makes it legal for doctors and other health care professionals, such as midwives and physician assistants, to perform abortions up until birth in the state.
Asia Bibi is 'anything but safe', says Christian leader in Pakistan
A Christian leader in Pakistan has warned that radical Islamists are still trying to find Christian mother Asia Bibi 'so they can kill her'.
Zimbabwean pastor faces 20-year jail term in government clampdown
Mawarire is among hundreds of civilians who face public order charges following last week's violent protests over fuel price hikes.
Trump transgender troop limits can take effect, top court decides
Attorneys for the plaintiffs condemned the court's action and said some current troops could face discharge.
Pastor Davey Blackburn announces resignation three years after wife's tragic murder
Three years after the murder of his first wife inside their home and a year after he remarried, Pastor Davey Blackburn of Resonate Church in Indiana announced on Sunday that he is resigning from his church.
Lady Gaga's attack on Mike and Karen Pence's Christian faith is 'misguided', says Franklin Graham
Lady Gaga has attacked the faith of Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen, calling it the 'worst representation of what it means to be a Christian'.
Church leaders urge Christians to pray for unity
Christian leaders across the UK have encouraged believers of all denominations to join in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Congo political crisis deepens as top court rejects vote challenge
Rrunner-up Martin Fayulu said the decision had opened the way to a 'constitutional coup d'etat', raising fears of more violence.