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Ebola survivor Kent Brantly: 'My faith is part of who I am'

Dr Kent Brantly has written a book about his experiences, Called for Life.

Married for 75 years without a single fight: US Christian couple gets media's attention

An elderly couple who got married even before the Second World War say they have never fought with each other in their 75 years of marriage.

Snake-eating church is destroyed by angry mob

The case has spurred the South African Council of Churches to call for an investigation by the country's Human Rights Commission.

Marriage not for everyone: One of 3 untold truths about marriage, says youth minister

A young adult minister has warned that marriage is not for everyone, saying there are truths about marriage that the Church has not taught people about.

President Obama the Antichrist? Not really, but he's 'paving the way,' evangelists say

Is President Obama the Antichrist? Not exactly, according to Christian evangelists, but they believe the American leader is "paving the way" for the Antichrist.

Is the Bible funny? Seven comedy moments you might have missed

There's more humour in the Bible than you might think, says Mark Woods.

Hillsong NYC's gay couple say they have always been 'open and forthright' about relationship

Two young, gay musical theatre stars known as the "Broadway boyfriends" have defended their years of service with the Hillsong church community in New York.

70 years after Nagasaki, Pope Francis calls for ban on nuclear weapons

"With war one always loses," the Pope said. "The only way to win a war is never to wage it."

Songs of Praise in Calais: Migrant priest fears for his family if his face is shown

The Eritrean priest at the centre of the BBC Songs of Praise episode has said that he does not want his face shown.

God using Donald Trump to wake up America, says Christian faith speaker

For a famous Christian faith speaker, Trump is serving as an instrument for God and a modern "prophetic voice" to wake up America, which has recently strayed from Christian values.

'Ex Machina' film alludes to the story of Adam and Eve in the Bible, says priest

Denver-based priest Father Nathan Goebel believes that the science fiction thriller film "Ex Machina" by Alex Garland is a new take on the Old Testament, since it has allusions to the garden of Eden and retells the story of Adam and Eve, but with a twist.

Pope Francis thanks Jordan for welcoming Christians escaping from ISIS persecution

Catholic Pope Francis used the first anniversary of the arrival of Iraqi refugees in Jordan to thank the country for opening their arms to displaced people who suffered from death, poverty, and violence and urged the international community not to remain indifferent to their plight.

Bishop of North Dakota diocese cuts ties with Boy Scouts for allowing gay leaders

For most of his life, Catholic Bishop David Kagan of Bismarck has been proud of his association with the Boy Scouts of America, and he is now heartbroken that he has to cut ties with the institution since they decided to welcome gay leaders into their ranks.

Chinese Christians hold protest on church roof to protect cross