Church

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  Ethiopian court rejects appeal of Christian who was imprisoned for offending members of Orthodox church

  An Ethiopian court has rejected the appeal of an Evangelical Christian who was sentenced to prison in February for allegedly offending members of the Orthodox Church.

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  Chinese court sentences US pastor to 7 years in prison for 'organizing illegal border crossing'

  A pastor from the U.S. has been sentenced by a court in China's Yunnan province to seven years in prison for allegedly "organizing illegal border crossing."

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  Mississippi church cuts ties with United Methodists, citing denomination's 'failure to uphold scripture'

  A Mississippi church has voted to leave the United Methodist Church (UMC) due to the denomination's stance on issues such as homosexuality, abortion and the teaching of Islam.

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  Pastor who gave benediction at Bush inauguration faces 20 years in prison after allegedly defrauding investors of $3.5 million

  A pastor of a megachurch in Houston, Texas is facing 20 years in prison after he was indicted on charges of defrauding investors by allegedly selling them worthless Chinese bonds.

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  When is Pentecost 2018? Date and meaning of Pentecost

  With Easter over, Christians are looking forward to another important celebration in church history – Pentecost. You've probably heard about this, but what is it really all about? Why do Christians celebrate Pentecost and what does it mean for us?

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  Archbishop of York facing police investigation over failure to report abuse

  The archbishop of York and four other bishops are facing a police investigation for failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse, according to the Times.

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  Male actors who are proud to be a Christian

  There's no better stage in the world to talk about God than in Hollywood where everyone is watching and listening to you. This is why it makes us feel so happy to hear popular and respected actors talk so openly about their faith in God.

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  New converts do not necessarily attend church more frequently, research reveals

  A new study on church attendance has revealed that those who have converted to another religion or sect do not necessarily start going to services more frequently.

• Pope Francis condemns Gaza violence in Easter message

  Pope Francis, in his Easter address on Sunday, called for peace in the Holy Land two days after 15 Palestinians were killed on the Israeli-Gaza border, saying the conflict there 'does not spare the defenceless'.

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  5 Bible verses for comfort when grieving

  While people cope differently, there is one common denominator for everyone who is grieving, and that is the Lord. The Lord can restore hope and give strength during those trying times. If you're grieving right now or know someone who is, focus on these Bible verses.

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  5 Christian songs to play at parties

  Ditch the songs with sexual innuendos and play these upbeat Christian party songs instead.

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  5 Christian rock band you may not know

  We should welcome diversity in the music we listen to as long as it praises Christ. If you're into rock music, give these bands a try.

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  5 TV shows Christians should watch

  While "Game of Thrones" will almost always rank as the #1 TV series in the list of many, do take note that there are TV shows out there that Christians can learn a lot from. If you have plenty of time to spare in the coming weeks, give these TV shows a try.

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  How to forgive someone who's done something unforgivable?

  However unforgivable you see an act is, we also have different ways to cope with the pain and forgive someone. But when your heart is so broken and hurt, how can you push yourself to forgive your offender?

• Pope Francis baptises 'migrant hero' in Holy Saturday service

  Pope Francis on Saturday led an Easter vigil service, baptising eight adults, including a formerly undocumented Nigerian migrant beggar who became a hero when he disarmed an Italian thief wielding a cleaver.