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Pastor Greg Laurie describes what awaits people in heaven: Unfulfilled dreams on earth will finally be realised
Pastor Greg Laurie describes what awaits people in heaven: Unfulfilled dreams on earth will finally be realised

What is it truly like to be in heaven? Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship said that some people think that people won't remember anything of their life on earth and they'll devote all of their time in worshipping God. However, Laurie clarified that this is not true.

Syrian refugees see Pope Francis as \'father of peace in the world\' and an \'angel\' who came to rescue them
Syrian refugees see Pope Francis as 'father of peace in the world' and an 'angel' who came to rescue them

To the 12 Syrian refugees who spent their first day in Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis is not just the leader of the Roman Catholic Church but also the "father of peace in the world, and peace has no religion."

Meet the Christian woman who adopted EIGHT children from a Russian orphanage
Meet the Christian woman who adopted EIGHT children from a Russian orphanage

Dr Susan Hillis is a devout Christian, a world class scientist, and a champion for adoption. Krish Kandiah meets her.

Christian women are the most vulnerable to persecution, says conference
Christian women are the most vulnerable to persecution, says conference

In order to encourage unified action against the plight of Christian women throughout the world, the participants of the recent Marcham Conference issued a letter to the global church asking it to acknowledge the extent and severity of violence against Christian women – especially in communities under pressure for their faith.

Ark Encounter Christian theme park will only hire Christians
Ark Encounter Christian theme park will only hire Christians

There will be up to 400 jobs going when the 510-foot long Ark Encounter attraction opens its doors to the public on July 7, but there's one catch for job hunters – applicants should be Christian before they are considered for the post.

Archbishop of Canterbury met  Robert Mugabe for \'pastoral\' meeting
Archbishop of Canterbury met Robert Mugabe for 'pastoral' meeting

The Archbishop of Canterbury has attended a private meeting with the President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe.

Did CH Spurgeon believe in evolution?
Did CH Spurgeon believe in evolution?

Spurgeon had no problem with the earth being millions of years old.

Church leaders ask Pope Francis to write encyclical on nonviolence in line with Jesus\' teachings
Church leaders ask Pope Francis to write encyclical on nonviolence in line with Jesus' teachings

A first-of-its kind gathering of Catholic leaders called on Pope Francis to consider writing an encyclical letter, or some other "major teaching document," reorienting the church's teachings on violence after they issued a blunt rejection of the Catholic church's long-held teachings on just war theory.

UK Church leaders reluctant to declare ISIS killings \'genocide\'
UK Church leaders reluctant to declare ISIS killings 'genocide'

Christian leaders in Britain are reluctant to use the term 'genocide' to refer to ISIS' atrocities against Christians, Yazidis and other religious minorities in the Middle East.

Do churches need Sunday schools for adults?
Do churches need Sunday schools for adults?

The Bishop of Chelmsford has suggested churches should start Sunday schools for adults to improve discipleship.

Peter Jensen: Join conservative Gafcon to avoid \'long, slow slide\' to changing doctrine
Peter Jensen: Join conservative Gafcon to avoid 'long, slow slide' to changing doctrine

The former Archbishop of Sydney has urged Anglicans to support the conservative grouping Gafcon to preserve the future of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Trainee vicar jailed for 15 years for rape of 2 teenage girls
Trainee vicar jailed for 15 years for rape of 2 teenage girls

A former church youth leader and trainee vicar has been jailed for 15 years for the rape of two teenage girls.

Bear Grylls: My Christian faith is stronger than my fear of what others might think
Bear Grylls: My Christian faith is stronger than my fear of what others might think

Grylls is among the prominent evangelical Christians who feature in the new Alpha film series to go with the phenomenally successful Alpha programme for people new to church and Christianity.

Can violence ever be justified? Vatican conference urges Church to abandon \'just war\' theory
Can violence ever be justified? Vatican conference urges Church to abandon 'just war' theory

A Vatican-hosted conference has called on the Catholic Church to abandon its 'just war' theory, asking Pope Francis to write an encyclical on nonviolence and 'just peace' instead.

Apostolic Church destroyed in Cuba by government agents
Apostolic Church destroyed in Cuba by government agents

A Protestant church in Cuba has been demolished under authorisation from the government.

Catholic priest compares paedophiles to women who commit adultery
Catholic priest compares paedophiles to women who commit adultery

Father Bill Edebohls, of Melbourne Australia, called for priests who have committed sexual offences to be treated with "justice drenched in mercy".