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Civil partnerships: ten years on
Nearly 140,000 people have entered into a civil partnership since the first one took place ten years ago today.
Site where Jesus Christ drove demons into the sea uncovered, confirming biblical event
If Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump continues his winning streak culminating in his election as the next U.S. president in November next year, he may receive his warmest congratulations not from Western leaders who have expressed their displeasure at his inflammatory remarks.
7 awesome Bible verses that can be used for family Christmas cards
Writing to friends and family at Christmas is a tradition worth keeping. Here are some ideas for your cards this year.
Christians in Middle East face terminal threat from Islamists, warns Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales has warned that Christians in the Middle East are under threat "as never before" and will disappear in a few years if nothing is done to help them.
Pakistan Christian TV station back on air after suspected arson attack
The equipment used by Karachi-based Gawahi TV was completely destroyed in the blaze.
Anonymous donor hides $50,000 under baby Jesus for a children's home
An anonymous donor left a cheque for $50,000 under baby Jesus in a nativity scene at The Children's Home in Amarillo, Texas, after being inspired by their behaviour.
Four-year-old boy asks Santa to pray with him for a baby he's never met
When most children visit Santa at Christmas time they ask for a present, but one four-year-old boy decided to use the moment for a different purpose.
Italy: Evangelicals and Catholics create 'humanitarian corridor' for refugees â 'If Christians don't do this, who will?'
The organisations will be working in Morocco and Ethiopia to relocate refugees to Italy
US evangelicals issue powerful pro-refugee call
The statement is a powerful counter-blast to growing public fears of Islamist terrorism.
Faith leaders pick Ted Cruz 'the Fighter' over Marco Rubio 'the Communicator' as their presidential bet
A large group of evangelical leaders has thrown its support to Senator Ted Cruz of Texas in his bid to win the Republican presidential nomination for the November 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Yes, both Bible and Quran have violent verses â but there are major differences, says author Michael Brown
When Christians confront Muslims for having verses in their Quran that command followers of Prophet Muhammad to kill and punish unbelievers, the Muslims usually respond, "But what about the violent verses in the Bible?" American Jewish author and radio talk show host Michael L. Brown said this Muslim challenge needs to be addressed properly since it cannot be denied that both the Bible and the Quran have violent verses.
Eight Christians acquitted of forced conversion in India
Eight Christians who were accused of forcibly converting a Hindu have been acquitted by a court in India according to Asia News.
Widow of slain missionary receives Mother Teresa award
Gladys Staines has been honoured with the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice.
Justin Welby: Christ's birth is a source of 'hope and healing' for bereaved
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he has "never got over" the loss of his eldest daughter in a candid message to bereaved parents.
UK mosques could be designed to be more 'quintessentially British' says Muslim peer
Mosques in the UK could be designed without minarets to look more "quintessentially British", according to former Conservative Party chairman Baroness Warsi.
India: Christmas cancelled in Chennai after floods devastate region
The floods resulted from heavy rainfall in November and December, thought to be the result of the El Nino phenomenon.