Pope Benedict XVI said in his World Day Of Peace 2013 address last week that gay marriage is a threat to “justice and peace” in the world. The 85-year-old religious leader even said that same-sex marriage is "unnatural” as any support of same-sex union offends the natural laws of faith and justice.
Muslim student's letter to Santa goes viral, but some question why the fourth grader was forced to write a religious note in the first place.
Thieves attempting to break in and rob a church in Houston were thwarted when one of the thieves cut the main electrical line, causing the church to explode.
A man called a “Jesus look-alike” was asked to leave a darts tournament in England after a crowd of 4,000 spectators turned its glare on him, chanting to the point that competitors could not focus on their game.
A poll found that only two percent of Americans think the Mayan apocalypse will occur.
The coming together of a fragmented opposition with an ineffective message may represent a step forward for anti-Islamist efforts.
A three-mile wide asteroid called Toutatis began its path Tuesday night as it flew by Earth -- on its journey for the next week.
The Pope sent out a warm message to his followers before fielding a question about the best ways to live a better life.
Spain holds a special place in the hearts of Islamic fundamentalists
Hanukkah 2012 starts at sunset on Saturday and ends at sunset on Sunday, Dec. 16. Here is all you need to know about the Jewish Festival of Lights.
The Mormon church is known as one of the most politically conservative religious organizations in the country, and has for years taken a hard stance against homosexuality, but the launch of a new website, MormonsAndGays.org, could signal that times are changing in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The head of the world's oldest Christian church, Ignatius IV of Damascus, died Wednesday of complications from a stroke.
The dubious distinction of having the world's most corrupt government is shared by three countries this year.
Yemeni security forces and an Islamist militant group both committed human rights abuses against civilians last year, according to Amnesty International.
A Bob Marley drink scandal is brewing after after several students at two Holmdel Township, N.J., school were reportedly made sick by the beverage.
A sizable school grant is expected to be awarded to a group of student atheists, reflecting a shift in cultural attitudes toward nonbelievers.
Egypt’s Islamist lawmakers approved a draft constitution Friday to pre-empt a judicial review Sun on the constitutional assembly's legitimacy.
NASA said the 2012 Mayan apocalypse is a hoax and the world will not end of the predicted doomsday date, Dec. 21, 2012.
A Cairo court sentenced seven Egyptians to death in absentia over the 'Innocence of Muslims' video, and charged U.S. Pastor Terry Jones.
Christian groups are outraged by a painting of Barack Obama that depicts him as Jesus Christ.
On the 11th anniversary of the death of The Beatles' guitarist George Harrison, a look at his enduring legacy: getting Western audiences excited about India.
Mohammed bin Rashid City, Dubai's latest idea, includes plans for the largest mall in the world, 100 hotels and a Universal Studios entertainment center.