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Iraqi churches used as Islamic State prisons

Churches in Mosul, Iraq have been used to house prisoners of the Islamic State

Irish Catholic Church mobilises for fight against gay marriage

Most Irish people support same-sex unions, Church faces an uphill struggle.

India parliamentarian stokes sectarian fears with attack on non-Hindus

Minister levels "illegitimate" jibe at religious minorities.

Protests erupt in New York police chokehold death case

In what are claimed to be echoes of Ferguson, a white police officer will not be charged for the death of an unarmed black man.

'Wild' filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallee: Honouring Cheryl Strayed was a 'moral responsibility'

When Jean-Marc Vallee went to accept the breakthrough director honor at the Hollywood Film Awards last month, the French Canadian laughed about being a breakthrough at the age of 51.

Same-sex marriages in Florida could take place as early as January after court ruling

A stay on Florida's gay marriage ban is to be lifted by the end of January 5, the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals has decided.

Civil rights campaigner Rev Al Sharpton calls for Washington march after Eric Garner ruling

Civil rights activist Al Sharpton on Wednesday called for a protest march in Washington following a New York grand jury decision not to indict a white policeman in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man.

Parents of toddler with cancer taking things 'one step at a time, one prayer at a time'

Death row inmate called on Jesus, spared from execution

Little Couple's Jen and Bill Klein baptise their children: 'They did really well'

The two adopted children of Little Couple's Bill Klein and Jen Arnold were baptised during Tuesday night's seven seven premiere.

Rend Collective releases 'Joy to the World' music video

Duck Dynasty's Korie, Missy and Jessica Robertson team up with Dooney & Bourke on new handbag collection

The ladies of Duck Dynasty are giving their love for camouflage an elegant spin with a new handbag collection in partnership with Dooney & Bourke.

Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Hailey Baldwin spotted at Hillsong LA

The faith of Justin Bieber and his on-off girlfriend Selena Gomez has been making headlines lately and both seem to be finding a spiritual home in Hillsong

19 Kids and Counting's Josh and Anna Duggar are expecting a new baby

4 kids and counting? Josh and Anna Duggar expecting a new baby