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Justin Bieber Is on a 'Journey,' Pastor Carl Lentz Says Recalling Meeting Him for First Time
Justin Bieber is on a journey and even if he's not doing good he shouldn't be abandoned, said Pastor Carl Lentz of Hillsong NYC church, who is seen as the 20-year-old pop music star's spiritual guide, even as he recalled his first meeting with Bieber.
Pope Says Euthanasia Is 'Sin Against God;' Blasts Abortion, Stem-Cell Research
Euthanasia does not reflect dignity but is, in fact, a sin against God and creation and a "false sense of compassion," Pope Francis said Saturday, denouncing the right-to-die movement. The pontiff also rejected abortion, in vitro fertilization and embryonic stem cell research.
ISIS Claims to Have Beheaded American Peter Kassig; Masked Man in Videos Reportedly Wounded in US Airstrikes
ISIS released a video Sunday of the beheading of who it claims is 26-year-old American aid worker Peter Kassig. While still authenticating the video, the White House and British Prime Minister David Cameron have quickly responded with statements condemning the gruesome murder.
Former Mars Hill Pastor Mark Driscoll Selling Longtime Residence for $650,000
Mark Driscoll, who resigned as the lead pastor of the Seattle-based Mars Hill last month due to a controversy surrounding his leadership style, appears to be planning to leave the city as he has listed his longtime residence for $650,000.
US Aircraft Hit Al-Qaeda Cell in Syria Suspected to Planning Attack on US
As part of the larger operation to target the Islamic State, or ISIS, terror group, U.S. aircraft hit an al-Qaeda cell in Syria called Khorasan Group, which was believed to be preparing for terror attacks against the United States or its installations overseas, U.S. Central Command says.
Mexico's Missing Students: Former Iguala Mayor Charged With Murders; Over 22 Police Officers Detained for Involvement
The former mayor of Mexico's Iguala city has been charged with murders in a case involving the disappearance of 43 student teachers, six of whom died after an encounter with police in his city – an event that hit headlines in newspapers around the world.
Obama Admits: It's My Fault Democrats Lost Midterm Elections
President Obama said Sunday he takes responsibility for the Democrats' defeat in the midterm elections, admitting that he and his party need to do a better job at reaching out to members of the Republicans Party and also be more persuasive.
Pakistan's Christian Man, Pregnant Wife Murder: Police Say Imam Incited Mob Attack; Court Sends Four More Attackers to Jail
An anti-terrorism court Monday sent four accused to police custody for their alleged role in the beating and burning to death of a Christian man and his pregnant wife by a mob of 1,500 Muslims for allegedly desecrating a Quran. Police say a local Imam incited the crime.
'Thank You for Praying,' US Missionary Kenneth Bae Says After His Release From North Korean Labor Camp
U.S. Christian missionary Kenneth Bae spoke to reporters Sunday and thanked the "thousands of people" who prayed for him during his two-year detention in North Korea, saying, "It's really been encouraging for me and for others."
ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Wounded in Airstrikes; His Aide Killed
Iraqi officials said Sunday that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS or Islamic State terror group, was wounded in a U.S.-led airstrike on a convoy of militants in Iraq, and a security strategist said the attack killed his close aide.