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Pope Francis says Gospel is unfinished and 'we are all called to become living writers' of the 'book of God's mercy'
Pope Francis called on Catholics to continue living the "Gospel of Mercy," saying it's an open book and they must do good deeds.
Black ministers slam Georgia governor for vetoing religious liberty bill, accuse him of turning his back on religious community
A group of black ministers have criticized Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal for vetoing a religious liberty bill, saying he turned his back on religious organizations.
Virginia governor vetoes anti-abortion bill, says it would harm 'tens of thousands of Virginians'
Democratic Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe vetoed on Tuesday a bill that would defund Planned Parenthood and transfer funds to public health groups, hospitals and health clinics.
Christian couple vow not to host same-sex weddings in their Illinois B&B despite state fines, penalties
A Christian couple in Illinois are standing on their decision not to host same-sex weddings despite that that the Illinois Human Rights Commission has fined them $80,000 over a discrimination case filed by a gay couple in 2011.
Bill to make Bible official book of Tennessee passes Senate committee
A bill that would designate the Holy Bible as Tennessee's official state book passed a Senate committee Tuesday.
Catholic university suspends professor for defending student who wants to speak up against gay rights
A university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has suspended an associate professor over a blog post he wrote in 2014 that criticized an instructor who shut down a student over his opinions against gay rights.
North Carolina attorney general refuses to defend bathroom law, calling it a 'national embarrassment'
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper said he will defend a new state law that prohibits Charlotte and other local governments from enacting policies that protect LGBT people.
Priest admits to gambling away $500,000 fund intended for refugee sponsorships in Canada
A priest at a Catholic church in Ontario, Canada is under investigation by the police after he told a bishop that he gambled more than $500,000 fund earmarked for refugee sponsorship.
Memphis church security quickly stops man carrying guns during Easter Sunday service with 4,500 in attendance
Memphis church security thwarts gunman carrying weapons who says people are a 'threat to him'
Religious groups see victory as U.S. Supreme Court seeks compromise on Obamacare contraceptive mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court is seeking to find ways that would allow religious non-profit organizations to avoid giving notice that they're against providing contraceptive insurance coverage while ensuring that their employees get covered.
Alabama governor facing ethics violation, impeachment over audio recording scandal
Embattled Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is facing charges of ethics violation and possible impeachment over the sexually-charged audio recording that he made toward Rebekah Mason, his senior political advisor who resigned from her job over the scandal.
University of California adopts policies against anti-Semitism, vows to discipline violators
The University of California has adopted a set of policies to combat anti-Semitism on campus, becoming the first public university to have such regulation.
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage wreaks havoc on state laws
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in the country is creating havoc on state laws.
San Francisco mayor bans travel to North Carolina over bathroom privacy law
Mayor Edwin Lee of San Francisco, California, has banned any publicly-funded travel to North Carolina after Gov. Pat McCory signed a law on March 23 that mandates local education boards to have bathroom or changing facilities that are to be used by students based on their biological sex.
Baptist Church expels Alabama governor, female staff over admitted explicit calls
Republican Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley and a female staff's membership with the First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa has ended, where he had been a deacon, as controversy grew over an inappropriate audio recording that suggested he had an extramarital affair.
Florida governor signs legislation that cuts state funding to abortion clinics, imposes abortion restrictions
Florida Governor Rick Scott signed on Friday a bill that will cut state funding to abortion clinics including Planned Parenthood and imposes restrictions on the procedure.