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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.
Nigeria: Attack on church leader prompts bishops to urge government to curb Fulani violence
After a cardinal escaped being shot at, bishops in Nigeria are calling on the government to act to curb the increasing violence and instability caused by Muslim herdsmen.
Gospel for Asia fraud case: Plaintiffs fight back against dismissal motion
Matthew and Jennifer Dickson have hit back against attempts by the mission organisation to have their case against it for racketeering dismissed.
Pope Francis to welcome 6,000 homeless pilgrims in Rome
Pope Francis will receive 6,000 homeless pilgrims in Rome in November to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, one week before the close of the Holy Year.