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Angelina Jolie denounces 'epidemic of violence' on women, world indifference in Africa speech
Angelina Jolie Pitt graced the bi-annual African Union Summit on June 11 and delivered a powerful speech that focused on women's rights at a global level.
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1 in 5 college women in US sexually abused, but that's not their main problem, poll shows
A Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation poll says twenty percent of women who went to college in the past four years were sexually abused.
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More priests needed as Catholicism witnesses boom in Asia and Africa
A new study on worldwide Church trends says there is a great need for parishes and priests as the global Catholic group continues to grow rapidly.
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Most Americans believe same-sex marriage will be legalised throughout the US
A Supreme Court ruling bound to be declared later this month paved the way to a prediction by most Americans, including members of all major religious groups, that the said ruling will legalize same-sex marriage in the entire U.S.
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Couples urged to share their love stories to attract young people to get married
As mid "wedding season" approaches, there are still numerous youth today who either avoid or delay tying the knot, and the way to help them say "I do" is for couples to share their stories publicly.
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Christian couple vows to divorce if Australia allows same-sex marriage
In protest to the possible legalization of same-sex marriage in their country, Australian couple, Nick and Sarah Jensen, vowed to end their 10-year marriage in divorce.
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People who care for ailing loved ones are 'hidden heroes,' says Pope Francis
Pope Francis honored families for caring for their sick loved ones and went on to call them "hidden heroes" during his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square.
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New UN campaign could result in 'unfettered access to abortion' worldwide
A substantial, well-funded agenda to increase access to abortion worldwide could be going on at the United Nations, and one congressman says it could put an end to the stand of faith-based groups which oppose abortions out of conscience.
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Baltimore residents turn to prayer power to fight crime and violence
Baltimore people gathered together in prayer to stand against crime and violence in one of the deadliest months their town has experienced in decades.
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North Carolina OKs bill seeking to curb abortion with extended 72-hour waiting period
On Wednesday, North Carolina's state legislature approved a bill that extends the state's abortion waiting period to 72 hours, uniting with four other states that have passed a similar law.
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New dating app caters to people who prefer 'unconventional' relationships
A new dating app designed for people who want non-monogamous, open relationships has taken the internet since its launch last month, drawing 70,000 users.
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US Christian education leaders seek protection for opposing same-sex marriage
Just this week, more than 70 leaders in Christian education petitioned for a law that seeks to protect schools from government discrimination based on their opinions about the biblical definition of marriage.
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Pope Francis says there is divine reason why man and woman are different
Pope Francis warned Puerto Rico bishops on Monday that "The value and beauty of marriage, based on the complementarity of man and woman, is lamentably being challenged by "gender ideology."
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In New Zealand, schools can arrange girls' abortion without parents' consent
A mother petitioned the New Zealand government this week to pass legislation that would make sure parents are notified if their daughters are found pregnant, preceding any referrals or decisions for abortion.
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The worst thing couples can do before getting married: Borrow money
A company that was launched just last week offers couples up to $35,000 in loans to cover the expenses of their wedding or honeymoon — a possible indication that extravagant spending on weddings is becoming the norm.
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