Stoyan Zaimov

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  Jun 4, 2013

  Christian Bishops Still Missing in Syria as Pope Francis Calls for Prayers

  As news on the two Christian bishops kidnapped in Syria remains scarce, Pope Francis called for the release of all those taken against their will in the war-torn country.

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  Jun 4, 2013

  Anglican Head Justin Welby Says Gay Marriage Weakens Society, as UK Debates Bill

  The Rt. Rev. Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual head of the Anglican Communion, defended traditional marriage on Monday as part of a two-day government debate on a bill seeking to add gay couples to the definition of marriage.

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  Jun 4, 2013

  White House Says It's 'Pressing' Iran for Pastor Saeed Abedini's Release

  As the wife of imprisoned Pastor Saeed Abedini prepares to speak at the U.N. Human Rights Council later on Tuesday, the White House released a statement strongly urging Iran to release him from his 8-year sentence.

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  Jun 3, 2013

  Obama: 'Time to Get Rid of Embarrassment and Stigma' of Mental Illness

  President Barack Obama vowed on Monday at a conference at the White House to "get rid of the embarrassment and stigma" of mental health problems and help people who need help, tackling a serious problem in the country.

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  Jun 3, 2013

  Cheerios Ad With Interracial Family Draws Intense Online Hate; Comments Shut Down

  A new commercial from cereal-company Cheerios featuring an interracial family has drawn so much online hate that YouTube comments for the official video have been shut down.

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  Jun 3, 2013

  Calif. Teenager on Church Trip to Yosemite Missing After 600-Foot Waterfall Plunge

  A 19-year-old teenager from California who was on a church trip is still missing two days after falling down the 594-foot Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park.

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  Jun 3, 2013

  Tim Tebow's Father Denies Reports That Son's Career Is Over

  The father of former New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has denied rumors that his son's career is over, after reports came out claiming that the athlete's camp had admitted his time in the NFL had come to an end.

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  May 31, 2013

  Court Rules to Recognize Gender-Neutral Persons in Australia

  Australia has ruled in a landmark decision that people do not have to be registered as either male or female, and can instead be listed as "non specific" on public records.

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  May 31, 2013

  Rev. Andrew Greeley Passes Away; Church Reflects on Outspoken Priest

  The Rev. Andrew Greeley, a best-selling Roman Catholic priest who sometimes criticized the hierarchy of the church, especially over the child sex abuse scandal, has died aged 85 at his Chicago home.

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  May 31, 2013

  Richard Land Receives FRC's 2013 Watchmen Award; Says Immorality Is America's Greatest Threat

  Dr. Richard Land, outgoing president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention and incoming president of the Southern Evangelical Seminary (SES), received the 2013 Watchmen Award by the Family Research Council (FRC) last week.