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Church raising money to help workers affected by US government shutdown
As the partial federal government shutdown moves toward a fourth week, a historic church in Memphis, Tennessee, has stepped in to help their affected members weather an uncertain period of missed paychecks.
Rodrigo Duterte curses at bishops as Catholic Church continues to criticise his war on drugs
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte turned on the country's Catholic bishops once again on Thursday, calling them 'sons of bitches'.
German Christian family loses appeal over homeschooling
Petra and Dirk Wunderlich, from Darmstadt, had refused to send their children to school, which is illegal in Germany.
'The whole country is a prison': UN slams North Korea on human rights
'The reality for human rights on the ground remains unchanged and continues to be extremely serious.'
Human rights court to hear case against Belgium over euthanasia of depressed woman
A legal challenge brought against Belgium by a man whose depressed mother was euthanised is to be heard by the European Court of Human Rights.
How a Bible app is growing churches in a Ugandan refugee camp
Rev Alex Sokiri and his wife Harriet fled an armed raid on their town in Kajo Keji in South Sudan in July 2016, leaving all their possessions behind.
Congo presidential loser's supporters cry foul after surprise result
The electoral commission (CENI) announced around 3 am (0200 GMT) that opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi had won the chaotic December 30 vote.
As tensions rise, Congo's Protestants call for election results to be released
The presidential election was held after President Joseph Kabila stepped down in what would be the first democratic transfer of power since DRC's independence.
Franklin Graham slams Christian Bale for Golden Globes quip: 'Satan is a real being'
Welsh-born actor Bale portrayed former US vice president Dick Cheney in the film Vice, saying in his speech: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'
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
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
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
'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
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
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
Many parishioners believe she and other mothers of those molested 'simply convicted an innocent man', she said.