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Atheist 'kill list' forces Bangladeshi bloggers to flee
At least 12 bloggers have fled Bangladesh in fear of further attacks by Islamists, the Deutsche Welle reports.
Saudi Arabia bans National Geographic with Pope Francis on front cover
Saudi Arabia has banned National Geographic over its cover story featuring the Pope for "cultural reasons."
9 of the weirdest creepiest depictions of Jesus, ever
Martin Saunders enters the weird world of Jesus fan art...
Outrage at bids to sell free New York Pope tickets
Catholic leaders and New York City condemns sellers attempting to profit from Pope visit by selling free Central Park motorcade tickets online
South African teacher murdered for denying witchcraft will be made a Saint
A South African martyred for refusing to partake in witchraft has been beatified and is on the journey to sainthood.
UK school teacher forces children to write to jihadis calling them 'heroes'
A school teacher has had her pupils send letters of support to Al Qaeda affiliated fighters in Syria.
Release of 3522 Cuban prisoners a 'source of joy and spiritual relief' - bishops
The release of over 3500 prisoners by the Cuban government is a "source of joy and spiritual relief," Catholic bishops in Cuba have said.
Turkey continues push to reopen iconic Hagia Sophia church as a mosque
Istanbul's former cathedral has increasingly become a focus of Turkish Islamist nationalism.
Kidnapped Nigerian bishop has been freed unharmed
Rt Rev Moses Bukpe-Tabwaye was abducted from his car on September 3 in Southern Nigeria.
Gay rights group addresses billboard to Kim Davis
A gay rights group has erected a billboard addressed to Kim Davis in her home town of Morehead, Kentucky.
Christians and other faith leaders condemn plans for extremism register
The Home Office is to make ministers and clergy across the religions join a national register of faith leaders.
Cuba detains Catholic dissidents ahead of Pope Francis visit
Such detentions have become common following regular marches by the Ladies in White.
Germany brings back border controls, says it cannot cope with migrant numbers
Berlin introduced the temporary measure on the southern frontier with Austria.
Labour divisions exposed after Corbyn leadership victory
Left-wing veteran Corbyn won the support of 59.5 per cent of members and supporters.
Oklahoma Ten Commandments monument must be demolished in 30 days, judge rules
The monument of the Ten Commandmentsâconsidered important by Christians and Jews alikeâerected on the Oklahoma state capitol grounds will have to be taken down within 30 days after a state district judge affirmed an earlier ruling stating that public space cannot be used to promote any religious belief.
Non-stop prayer movement involving thousands of Christians and hundreds of churches takes atheist China by storm
China is witnessing the extraordinary growth of an expression of faith: a prayer movement involving thousands of Christians who take their turns in praying 24 hours a day non-stop for seven days a week.