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London mayor Sadiq Khan blasts 'ignorant' Donald Trump: He would make us 'less safe'
Donald Trump's view of Islam is "ignorant" and could make both the US and the UK less safe, according to the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

Lady Gaga to Catholic critic: 'We're not just celebrities, we're humans'
Lady Gaga has responded to a Catholic blogger who insinuated she is a hypocrite for sharing her Christian faith while living an 'obscene life'.

Bangladesh executes top Islamist leader for 1971 war crimes
An Islamist leader has been executed in Bangladesh for crimes committed during the country's war of independence from Pakistan in 1971.

What Pentecost tells the Church today: Three things that could change how we live
The first Christian Pentecost is often called the 'birthday of the Church'.

A simple rhythm for a profound spiritual life
What does Jesus call his earliest followers to do? Two things, and two things alone.

Archbishop of Canterbury rebukes Cameron in front of Queen: Nigeria president is NOT corrupt
The Archbishop of Canterbury intervened to defend the President of Nigeria after the British Prime Minister told the Queen his country was "fantastically corrupt".

New York mayor's call to boycott Chick-fil-A for traditional marriage support backfires as more customers head to the fast food chain
New York City Mayor Bill de Basio has a bone to pick with Christian fast food chain Chick-fil-A because of the company's stance regarding homosexuality and same-sex marriage. The politician even urged his constituents to boycott the fast food joint, but his call backfired on him because people are accusing De Blasio of being a bully.

Pastor Steve Chalke of Oasis Church applies for licence to minister to same-sex marriages
Pastor Steve Chalke, founder of Oasis Church, has just applied for a license that would allow him to minister to same-sex marriages. Should his application prove successful, Oasis Church will become the most high-profile church in the U.K. that caters to gay weddings.

Morgan Freeman says 'The Story of God' enlightened him but didn't change his spiritual belief
Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, who hosts the six-part docuseries "The Story of God" for National Geographic, has travelled all over the world in hopes of understanding different kinds of religions and the concept of good and evil.

Transgender bathroom rights: Phil Robertson says it's 'common sense' bathrooms should be used according to biological gender
Phil Robertson, the outspoken patriarch of the reality show "Duck Dynasty," has finally given his thoughts on the transgender bathroom policy that is currently hounding the state of North Carolina.

Places to pray for: the countries that could do with your prayers right now
While we can't know everything about every place, the following suggestions can act as a starting point in improving the focus of your prayers for others.

Billy Graham says people should use Sabbath not only to rest but to get closer to God as well
While it is true that God designated the Sabbath as a day of rest, world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham says that people should still be mindful about using the seventh day to bond with their Creator.

Anne Graham Lotz won't vote for Hillary Clinton: 'Too many red flags there'
While her brother Rev. Franklin Graham has kept mum about the presidential candidate he will or will not support, Anne Graham Lotz is not hiding her political preference and recently divulged that she will not vote for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Franklin Graham reveals how his mother Ruth discouraged him from smoking
Rev. Franklin Graham has nothing but fond memories of his mother Ruth, and he even looks back at her strict discipline methods with great fondness.

Syrian archbishop pleads West: You're hurting us by taking in refugees; exert more effort to end war instead
A Catholic Archbishop from the Syrian city of Aleppo is appealing to Western countries to stop taking in any more refugees and instead exert more effort into finding a resolution to the conflict.

Pro-life, pro-family leaders urge Pope Francis to withdraw 'Amoris Laetitia,' citing confusion among Catholics
More than 100 pro-life and pro-family leaders made use of their annual Rome Life Forum on Saturday to show their support to an appeal for Pope Francis to withdraw his controversial treatise on marriage and family titled "Amoris Laetitia" (Joy of Life), which they said is causing confusion among Catholics.