- Pope ran secret network to save dissidents, says book—"While a military-backed dictatorship in Argentina was conducting a clandestine war on suspected dissidents, then Fr Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the future Pope, masterminded a secret strategy to save those being targeted, according to a new book."
- Pope Francis tells atheists to abide by their own consciences—"God's mercy has no limits, says pope in 2,500-word letter to Italian newspaper answering questions from non-believer."
- Pope Francis Gets a Used Car—"The down-to-earth Catholic leader will drive the 1984 Renault around Vatican City."
- Pope Francis praises Jews in Italian paper—"In unprecedented open letter published on front page of 'La Repubblica,' head of Roman Catholic Church writes that Jews serve as example for Christians."
- Vatican denies Pope made call to gay Catholic—"Christophe Trutino had claimed in a newspaper interview the Pontiff had told him 'Your homosexuality. It doesn't matter' in a personal call."
- Rapert: 'It's More Important To Do What Is Right By God' Than By My Constituents
- Federal court dismisses lawsuit to remove national motto "In God We Trust" from money
- Brazen Voting Fraud Alleged Among Ultra-Orthodox In Williamsburg
- Quebec releases controversial 'values charter,' proposes that anyone giving, receiving public services would need face uncovered
- Australia: Church lobby in win over charities watchdog
- 'Under God' part of Pledge of Allegiance under review in Massachusetts
- David Barton: If There's No Prayer at a Public School Graduation, That's a Promotion of Atheism
- France unveils 'secular charter' for all schools—"France's education minister finally unveiled his much-talked about 'secularism charter' on Monday morning aimed at keeping religion out of schools. One of the rules of the charter forbids pupils from questioning teachers 'in the name of their religious beliefs.'"
- Muslim girl must go to swimming lessons - German court—'The judges in Germany's Federal Administrative Court ruled that 'the basic right to religious freedom does not... provide for any demand not to be confronted at school with the behavioural habits of third parties - including those pertaining to clothing.'"
- School bosses kick out extremist US religious sect as parents demand answers from head teacher after Daily Record's revelations
- Creationists Launch Their Assault on Science Education in Texas: Reviewers Push Publishers to Insert 'Creation Science,' Other Junk Science in New Biology Textbooks
- Blue Ridge Christian Academy, the School That Gave Fourth Graders a Creationism Quiz, Has Closed Down—For the school year as they reassess their finances.
- US Supreme Court's Ruth Bader Ginsburg to perform gay wedding
- Hawaii: Abercrombie calls for special session on same-sex marriage
- California Will Allow Same-Sex Marriage For Inmates and Partners
- Same-Sex Married Couples To Get Federal Tax Recognition Regardless Of State
- Three GOP States Block Same-Sex Spousal Benefits For National Guard
- PA Gov. Tom Corbett Spending $400 An Hour In Taxpayer Money To Defend Gay Marriage Ban—In related news, a PA judge orders a clerk to stop issuing gay marriage licenses.
- Right-Wing Pastor Gives Horrifying Command To Christian Guests Attending Gay Weddings
- Young people think opposition to gay marriage is wicked, says archbishop—"Justin Welby says vast majority of under-35s equate his stance on same-sex marriage to racism and other forms of injustice.
- Gay Couple Wins Right to Marry in Chihuahua—"Tony and Tomás first tried to marry April 30."
- Nigerian student "scientifically" proves gay marriage wrong
- Ricky Gervais Tells Piers Morgan About Being a ‘Pathogical Atheist’ and Why Irony Doesn’t Work on Twitter
- Professor Richard Dawkins: we are winning the war against religion—"Atheists are winning the war against religion, Richard Dawkins, the author of The God Delusion has said."
- Fox News host 'tired' of atheists' demands for freedom from religion: 'They don't have to live here'
- Battling Superstition, Indian Paid With His Life—"The killing of Narendra Dabholkar, a former physician who aimed to drive skepticism into India's superstition, is the latest episode in a wrestling match between traditionalists and reformers." NYT
- Former Christian fundamentalist: Science robbed me of my faith—"Author Ed Suominen explains how evolutionary biology forced him to abandon creationism -- and the church." Salon
- Just Thinking about Science Triggers Moral Behavior—"Psychologists find deep connection between scientific method and morality."
- Syrian rebels seize control of Christian village—"I saw the militants grabbing five villagers Wednesday and threatening them: 'Either you convert to Islam or you will be beheaded.'"
- Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood to Coptic Christians: Convert to Islam, or pay 'jizya' tax
- 'Black Jesus' murder: Leader of 6,000-strong cannibal rape cult hacked to death by villagers in Papua New Guinea jungle after killing yet again—"Stephen Tari called himself 'the true Christ' and had previously been accused of raping, murdering and eating young girls."
- Woman In Sudan Refuses To Wear Hijab, Faces Flogging
- Sentenced to death for a sip of water—"As her religion faces persecution across the Middle East, a Christian woman explains why she faces hanging in Pakistan for the crime of 'blasphemy.'"
- Video Depicts Horrific Attack on Gay Man in Russia—"The man was reportedly raped with a bottle by attackers who wanted him to 'repent.'"
- Gays attacked in their own homes as Jamaica hits 'record levels' of violence
- Pat Robertson loses battle to keep terrible things he says off the Internet—"Last month, Pat Robertson said that gay people wear 'special rings'equipped with tiny razor blades as part of a 'vicious'gay plot to spread HIV." Salon
- 'Homophobic' Flora advert removed
- Gresham bakery that denied same-sex wedding cake closes
- Cabbie loses permit after kicking out gay couple—"A Portland cab driver has lost his taxi license after he was accused of leaving a couple on the side of Interstate 84 because they were gay."
- GOP state senator tries to de-gay Aristotle, Alexander the Great
- Flipside: Chris Christie to sign New Jersey ban on gay conversion therapy
