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  Nov 25, 2013

  Pope Francis Unveils Fragments Believed to Be Apostle Peter's Bone

  At a mass which marked the end of the Vatican's year-long celebration of the Christian faith, Pope Francis on Sunday unveiled for the first time bone fragments believed to be that of Apostle Peter.

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  Nov 25, 2013

  Megachurch Pastor Perry Noble on 'What's the Big Deal About Homosexuality?'

  Senior Pastor Perry Noble of NewSpring Church in South Carolina dealt with the question, "What is the big deal about homosexuality/gay marriage?" as part of a sermon series called "You Asked For It" on Sunday. This was the most asked question the megachurch received.

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  Nov 25, 2013

  Israel Calls Iran Nuke Deal 'Historic Mistake;' ACLJ Says US Betrayed Pastor Saeed

  Israel criticized on Sunday an interim nuclear deal the United States and other world powers reached with Iran, calling it a "historic mistake." It is also a "betrayal" of U.S. Pastor Saeed Abedini, who is in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith, said the American Center for Law and Justice, which had urged Washington to secure his release as a precondition.

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  Nov 24, 2013

  Court Strikes Clergy Tax-Free Housing Allowances; FRC Calls it 'Supreme Arrogance'

  A federal judge in Wisconsin has struck down a law that exempts clergy members from paying income taxes on housing allowance, declaring it unconstitutional in a case filed by Freedom From Religion Foundation. Family Research Council called the judgment "supreme arrogance."

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  Nov 24, 2013

  John Kerry Urged to Seek Pastor Saeed's Release Before Nuke Deal With Iran

  The American Center for Law and Justice has urged Secretary of State John Kerry, who is in Geneva for nuclear talks with Iran, to secure the release of U.S. Pastor Saeed Abedini, who is in an Iranian prison because of his Christian faith, before an agreement on that country's nuclear program.

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  Nov 23, 2013

  News Groups Blast White House for Limiting Access

  Leading news organizations have written to White House Press Secretary Jay Carney, protesting restrictions on taking pictures and video of President Obama performing official duties. The access limits have caused two other groups to urge their members to boycott handout photos and video from the White House.

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  Nov 23, 2013

  Obama Lobbied for Filibuster Change; Senate Dems to Push for Nominees' Approval

  President Obama lobbied at least three indecisive Senate Democrats to back this week's move to ban filibusters of presidential nominees, says a report, as the White House and its allies seem to be preparing to push for confirmation of hundreds of judicial and executive nominees.

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  Nov 18, 2013

  Mark Driscoll on Why Tenth Commandment is Unique; How Not to Covet

  Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Wash., concluded his sermon series, "Ten Commandments: Set Free To Live Free," on Sunday as he shared why the command "not to covet" is unique and how to crush the desire to do so.

• Nov 18, 2013

  CNN Founder Ted Turner Talks Prayer, Heaven, Hell

  As American media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner turns 75 this week, the outspoken agnostic who had formerly described Christianity as "a religion for losers" recently reaffirmed his openness to the religion.

• Nov 18, 2013

  Democrats Cautiously Defend Obama Over Healthcare Promise

  Congressional Democrats, including Rep. James Clyburn, on Sunday sought to cautiously defend President Obama over his reneged promise that the Affordable Care Act would allow Americans to keep their existing health insurance plans.