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Pastor Killed by Crocodile While Performing Lake Baptism

June 13th, 2018

A pastor organized a group baptism ceremony to welcome newcomers into his church, but the event went from holy to horrific when a large crocodile suddenly emerged from the murky waters. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian | 19 Comments »

The Tragic Case of Alfie Evans: Brain-Dead Child Denied Care Despite Plea From Pope Francis

April 24th, 2018

When Alfie Evans was declared brain-dead, his parents vowed to fight for him with everything they had. However, doctors insist he cannot be treated and have taken the boy off of life support. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Life and Death | 121 Comments »

Televangelist Calls Flu Shot Useless, Says Jesus Will Protect People

February 9th, 2018

According to popular Texas televangelist Gloria Copeland, there’s not such thing as a flu season. Despite an overwhelming medical consensus from physicians, and a particularly nasty strain of the disease making the rounds this year, Copeland insists the flu season is a myth. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Christian, Life and Death | 46 Comments »

Fall from Grace: YouTube Star Denounced After Filming Dead Body

January 2nd, 2018

One of YouTube's brightest stars, Logan Paul, is suddenly at risk of losing everything after he posted a highly controversial video in which he films -- and appears to laugh at -- the dead body of a suicide victim. Continue Reading »

Posted in: LGBTQ & Human Rights | 35 Comments »

Disney Magic: Dying Man Finds Kidney Donor When Plea Goes Viral

January 2nd, 2018

A combination of Disney magic, the power of social media, and the kindness of strangers has changed the life of one single father from New Jersey forever, and it all started from a message written on a T-shirt. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 16 Comments »

Pope Francis Cracks Down on Catholic Euthanasia

August 22nd, 2017

Pope Francis is trying to crack down on euthanasia in Catholic-run charity clinics. Earlier this month, he issued a decree ordering an organization to stop practicing euthanasia on patients in their psychiatric centers. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Political & Religious Controversy, Life and Death | 12 Comments »

The Aghor: India's Notorious Religious Cannibals

June 28th, 2017

CNN recently sent a religious correspondent into northern India to learn about the Aghor religion, a unique sect of Hinduism notorious for its extreme ritualistic practices, such as eating human flesh. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 46 Comments »

Dying Man Holds Ceremony Before Assisted Suicide

May 31st, 2017

Tormented by an incurable disease, John Shields knew that dying meant playing the waiting game, slowly watching quality of life slip away and agony mount. So he chose assisted suicide. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 90 Comments »

Priest’s Final Wish: Don’t Give My Killer the Death Penalty

March 23rd, 2017

Reverend Rene Robert didn't believe in capital punishment. Then the unthinkable happened: he was kidnapped and brutally murdered. By the letter of the law, his killer should face the death penalty. But will Rev. Robert's final wishes be respected? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 6 Comments »

After 59 Years of Marriage, Couple Dies Holding Hands

March 21st, 2017

After 59 years of marriage, Margaret and Don Livengood spent their final few days together, side-by-side in a single hospital room, holding hands. When the end finally came, Don and Margaret passed away within a few short hours of one other. The bittersweet e Continue Reading »

Posted in: Life and Death | 7 Comments »

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