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Feeling in despair? 10 Bible verses to remind you there is always hope with God
Hope is part of what makes us human. Hope keeps us living.
Possibility of Catholic women deacons raised at Synod on Family
The possibility of ordaining women deacons in the Roman Catholic church has been raised by a senior Archbishop at the Synod on the Family in Rome.
Sex abusing bishop Peter Ball jailed for 32 months
As Bishop Peter Ball is jailed for sex abuse, victims pledge to sue the Church of England.
Pakistan: Christian head teacher beaten by Muslim co-workers
A Christian head teacher has been attacked by Muslim co-workers in Pakistan who said they refuse to work under a Christian.
US pastor stole thousands from church to fund affair
A pastor has been charged with stealing from his congregation in order to fund an affair, according to Fox2Now.
Apocalypse Right Now: Why the end-timers keep getting it wrong
"According to what the Bible is presenting it does appear that 7 October will be the day that God has spoken of," says Chris McCann.
Pope Francis will visit Mexico next year
Pope Francis will visit Mexico in 2016, Vatican spokesperson Federico Lombardi has confirmed.
Leading Southern Baptist Al Mohler criticises gay conversion therapy, says Christians have sinned against gays
Leading Southern Baptist Albert Mohler has criticised therapies that attempt to turn people from gay to straight.
Texas executes man who killed Christian missionary for $8
Juan Garcia, 35, shot Hugo Solana in 1998 during a botched robbery in Houston.
World will end 'with fire' on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, Christian group predicts
The Earth may have survived the dreaded "blood moon" apocalypse predicted last month, but for a Christian group, the end of the world is just about to happen this month.
Christians at work: How conflicts between law and religion might be solved
A report for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has suggested that employees might benefit from the principle of "reasonable accommodation" for their beliefs.
Armenian tycoons donate millions to church-building programme
Super-rich Armenians have chosen to invest their millions in building churches, but some are questioning the sincerity of the donations.
Vatican accused of sending gay priests to be 'cured'
The Vatican has been sending gay priests to a monastery to "cure" them of homosexuality, a former clergyman has alleged.
Why the evangelical message doesn't always play well in Israel
While Sukkoth is popular with many Israel-supporting evangelicals, many Jews regarding their support for it as disguised missionary activity.
Gospel for Asia: 'Regret' at termination by financial watchdog, but no explanation yet
GFA expressed "regret and sadness" at the decision and pledged to improve its reporting of financial matters.
Huckabee hits out at gay-friendly Doritos
Huckabee's objection to food giant Frito-Lay is targeted at its choice of partner rather than at its colourful Doritos.