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What's inside Trump's mind: Biographer says a 6-year-old bully boy could soon rule America armed with nuke weapons
Imagine an ill-tempered six-year-old boy armed with nuclear weapons. That's how Donald Trump would look like in case he succeeds in winning the White House, according to Michael D'Antonio, the author of the new book "Never Enough: Donald Trump and the Pursuit of Success" (St. Martin's Press).
Australian church abuse victims dismayed Pope did not meet them
The Vatican said it did not grant a meeting with the group of about 15 abuse victims because they had not made their request through the proper channels while they were in Rome to observe Cardinal George Pell testify.
Trump, Cruz, Clinton and Sanders all pick up Primary victories
Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz split victories in four nominating contests with front-runner Donald Trump on Saturday, bolstering Cruz's argument that he represents the party's best chance to stop the brash New York billionaire.
Twin 'Super Saturday' wins energise Cruz as he cuts Trump's lead in delegate count; Rubio, Kasich asked to quit
Top Republican presidential rivals Donald Trump and Ted Cruz scored two victories each on "Super Saturday" with Trump winning in the Louisiana primary and Kentucky caucuses while Cruz emerging as clear winner in the Maine and Kansas caucuses.
Pastor Andy Stanley apologises after saying people who prefer going to small churches are 'so stinking selfish'
Andy Stanley, the senior pastor of North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, realised that he made a mistake when he accused people who prefer small churches of being "so stinking selfish."
Franklin Graham slams Romney, 'corrupt' political parties for turning poll campaign into reality TV â with media's help
Even after Reverend Franklin Graham called for a truce in the American presidential campaign, he was disheartened to find out that former governor and 2012 Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney decided to step in and give a "scathing" attack against the current Republican frontrunner.
Worsening persecution in U.S.: Religious leaders see organised group to demonise Christians
Christian persecution is at its worse nowadays, and no one can prove this fact better than those who experienced the culture wars up close and personal.
Dan Savage's new anti-Catholic TV show 'Real O'Neals' hit for 'anti-religious bigotry'
Christianity is serving as the punching bag for ABC's new anti-Catholic show "The Real O'Neals," which is executive produced by gay activist Dan Savage.
Churches condoning sinful behaviour of homosexuals are not really showing real love or acceptance, says Ken Ham
Should churches tolerate homosexuals and transgender people? Answers in Genesis founder and creationist Ken Ham does not think so, since "giving people 'love' and 'acceptance' by condoning their sinful behaviour isn't real love or acceptance."
Michael Brown tells Christians not to fall for the 'corrupt games' of certain ministries
Christian radio show host and bestselling author Michael Brown says there is a vast difference between faith and foolishness. He is dismayed since a lot of people have been confusing the two, and now so-called "prophet[s]" are taking advantage over this fact.
Jerry Falwell Jr.'s wife comes to husband's defence, slams father-in-law's ex-top aide over Trump endorsement
Controversy has been stirred up concerning Liberty University founder Jerry Falwell Jr.'s endorsement of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, since his former chief of staff Mark DeMoss said it was not right to support Trump and his "bullying tactics."
'Blessed': How is this word used in the Bible?
You'll be used to seeing #blessed attached to posts from a variety of social media accounts, regardless of their religious views or lack thereof, if you're a regular user of almost any social media platform. Even some Christians have found themselves using the term to express their appreciation of what they perceive as gifts from God. But are we right to use it in this way?
There's more to Lent than fasting: a look at the 3 components of Lenten observance
If you only paid attention to the mainstream media, you would be forgiven for thinking that Lent is all about fasting in response to Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, and not much else.
Faith and politics: What these 2016 US presidential candidates have said about their beliefs
With the excitement of Super Tuesday over, the presidential candidate field is being defined even more. But what about the faith of the candidates?
4 lessons we can learn from Mary, the mother of Jesus
As many of us in the UK are looking forward to celebrating Mother's Day this Sunday, our minds are focused on the remarkable things that our mothers have done for us and how they inspire us. In the midst of all this, let's take some time to reflect on lessons that we can learn from one of the most well known female figures in the Bible, Mary, the mother of Jesus.
U.S. nuns ask: Why are big corporations, military exempted from Obamacare contraception mandate but not us?
The health insurance plans of one in three Americans are not covered by the Obamacare's contraception mandate including those by big corporations like Exxon, Pepsi and Visa but why is the U.S. government asking a group of nuns to provide it despite their religious objections?