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Obama on prayer: It gives us the chance to learn from mistakes and do what is right
In a statement issued for the National Day of Prayer, Obama said: "In times of steady calm and extraordinary change alike, Americans of all walks of life have long turned to prayer to seek refuge, demonstrate gratitude, and discover peace."
Pope's Swiss Guard swear to defend him to the death
New recruits to the Pope's bodyguard have sworn loyalty to him in their annual May 6 ceremony.
Bishop Efraim: To build bridges with Catholics, we must prioritise evangelicals
The Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance, Bishop Efraim has warned against forgetting the plight of minority evangelicals in the effort to find unity with the Catholic church.
Christians in America face 'unrelenting assault' claims Franklin Graham
Franklin Graham has warned American is in "imminent danger" because of its rejection of God.
Husband of killed gym instructor: 'leaning on God' has pulled me through
The husband of a fitness instructor killed in a Texas church has said he has found peace in the tragedy by "leaning on God".
Controversial 'Get Them Married' teen retreat cancelled after outcry
The 'Get Them Married' retreat was scheduled to be held in Wichita, Kansas on premises owned by the Salvation Army.
The Ascension: Three things it tells us about Jesus
Today is Ascension Day, when the Church commemorates the ascension of Jesus into heaven.
Pentecost 2016: 5 things to pray for in the run-up to this key date in the Christian calendar
Prayer is one way that we can get ourselves ready to mark such a monumental event. Here are some ideas of what to pray for in the lead up to Pentecost.
Russell Moore: America is not a Christian country
America is not a Christian country, according to Russell Moore, the president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.
Christian ministry to 'feed 5,000' atheists at Washington Reason Rally
Next month's 'Reason Rally' in Washington is expected to attract around 20,000 atheists, including actor Johnny Depp and other big-name speakers like Bill Nye and Lawrence Krauss.
Kidnapped priest Fr Tom Uzhunnalil is still alive and could be freed 'imminently', says bishop
Uzhunnalil, from Bangalore in India, was kidnapped by ISIS gunmen who murdered 16 people at a nursing home in Aden on March 4.
Church has 'ignored the role of women', new Vatican magazine claims
A new Vatican magazine launched today has criticised the Church for "ignoring the role of women" both in the Church and within wider Catholic culture.
Chinese priest who helped North Korean defectors found dead
A priest who helped North Korean defectors flee their oppressive country was found dead in North-East China near the North Korean border on Saturday.
Archbishop of Westminster supports Polish bishops in call for total abortion ban
Cardinal Vincent Nichols described abortion as "the destruction of an innocent human life and a tragic intervention into a woman's life".
Bangladesh: Christian family attacked with homemade bombs
A Christian family were attacked with crude bombs at their home in Bangladesh on Tuesday morning.
Holy Spirit strengthens persecuted Christians, says Pope
The Holy Spirit strengthens Christians through persecution, even to the point of death, Pope Francis said yesterday.