Christianity April 4, 2017 Christians hospitalized after resisting state surveillance in China's 'Jerusalem' Christians in one Chinese city have come to blows with the local government over a controversial directive that would force churches to be outfitted with surveillance cameras.
VIDEO April 4, 2017 Film documents author's journey from atheist to pastor 'The Case for Christ' author opens up
Islam April 3, 2017 Muslim-American leaders support Australian imam's rejection of radical Islam American Muslims are defending an Australian imam whose public opposition to radical Islam and attempts to impose sharia law has drawn criticism from other Muslim leaders in Australia.
Europe April 3, 2017 Slain student's parents ask pope to raise case in Egypt The family of an Italian graduate student tortured to death in Egypt is urging Pope Francis to seek information about the case during his upcoming visit to Cairo.
Europe April 3, 2017 German government rejects conservatives' call for Islam law The German government says there's no need for new legislation to regulate Islamic organizations in the country.
US April 3, 2017 Egypt's el-Sissi and America's Trump: A common language? Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, a former general who was elected but rules with a heavy hand, may find a kindred spirit in Donald Trump this week.
GLOBAL ECONOMY April 2, 2017 Pakistani president signs bill to revive military courts State-run media says Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain has signed a bill removing the last hurdle for the revival of military courts to try terrorism suspects.
Europe April 2, 2017 Pope visits Italian region that rebuilt after 2012 quake Pope Francis has arrived in Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region, which was hit by deadly quakes in 2012, on a visit to signal hope to central Italy, which was struck by more devastating temblors last year.
VIDEO April 2, 2017 Do tragedies like Texas bus crash create crisis of faith? Lauren Green shares her thoughts
RELIGION April 2, 2017 Pope offers prayers to victims of Colombia mud avalanche Pope Francis says he is "deeply pained" by "the gigantic avalanche of mud" in Colombia that has caused scores of deaths and injuries.