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Can President Trump \'do a deal\' on Israel-Palestine?
Can President Trump 'do a deal' on Israel-Palestine?

It has eluded Presidents, Prime ministers and Prelates since the 1940s, but one significant Christian voice thinks Donald Trump might be able to make progress on peace in Israel – Palestine.

Rabbi apologises for popular video of Pope Francis dancing with Hasidic Jews
Rabbi apologises for popular video of Pope Francis dancing with Hasidic Jews

A popular video of Pope Francis dancing with a group of Hasidic Jews at the Vatican has drawn criticism from some Orthodox Jews and 'deep regret' from one who took part

Jewish leaders say Belgian ban on kosher slaughter is worst assault on their rights since Nazis
Jewish leaders say Belgian ban on kosher slaughter is worst assault on their rights since Nazis

European rabbis have condemned a decision by the French-speaking Walloon parliament in Belgium to ban kosher and halal meat.

How are Christian leaders reacting to Trump\'s firing of FBI Director Comey?
How are Christian leaders reacting to Trump's firing of FBI Director Comey?

President Donald Trump removed the Director of the FBI from his position earlier this week sparking a firestorm of reaction in Washington DC and beyond. Prominent Christian leaders have been having their say too.

Franklin Graham laments global \'Christian genocide\', claims 100,000 are killed annually for their faith
Franklin Graham laments global 'Christian genocide', claims 100,000 are killed annually for their faith

Franklin Graham has called Christians to stand against the global 'Christian genocide', saying that 100,000 believers are killed every year for their faith.

Labour\'s 2017 manifesto: What does it say about religion?
Labour's 2017 manifesto: What does it say about religion?

In among the promises to scrap tuition fees and build 100,000 council homes each year, Labour makes scant reference to faith and religion.

Christianity reasserts itself across former Communist Eastern Europe
Christianity reasserts itself across former Communist Eastern Europe

Religion is reasserting itself as a major part of national life in Eastern Europe 28 years since the Communist regime suppressed faith and instilled atheism.

Is going to church really necessary to be a true Christian?
Is going to church really necessary to be a true Christian?

Why do we attend church? Why would we want to stay away from it? Is it ok for a Christian to not want to go to church?

Christian converts in German refugee camps growing in number despite attacks by Muslim refugees
Christian converts in German refugee camps growing in number despite attacks by Muslim refugees

Christian converts living in German refugee camps are reporting more cases of violent physical and verbal attacks from Muslim asylum seekers living among them.

5 Bible verses to help you think about death from the Christian perspective
5 Bible verses to help you think about death from the Christian perspective

Death is something many of us don't want to talk about or even think, but it's a normal part of life. All of our lives are destined to end, but if we have put our trust in the Lord Jesus Christ we are assured of eternal life with God.

3 things every believer needs to do before Christ comes back
3 things every believer needs to do before Christ comes back

The Lord Jesus Christ is coming back real soon, at a time we don't really know. What we do know is that He's coming back and while He hasn't returned yet, we can still do something that would make Him happy.

Speculations on biblical end times rise again amid natural disasters and fears of nuclear war with North Korea
Speculations on biblical end times rise again amid natural disasters and fears of nuclear war with North Korea

With the likelihood of a major military conflict—if not a nuclear World War 3—involving North Korea and the United States looming larger by the day, speculations about the biblical end times appear to be mounting once again.

How much physical contact is acceptable for Christians in a courtship?
How much physical contact is acceptable for Christians in a courtship?

The period of dating and getting to know a person from the opposite sex can be very exciting, enjoyable, and beautiful, but it can also be a dangerous time

9 very hopeful signs for the future of American churches
9 very hopeful signs for the future of American churches

Yes, there are problems, but there are some really strong signs of hope for the future of the church in the U.S.

Jim Caviezel says he was snubbed by Hollywood after playing Jesus in \'The Passion of the Christ\' but would still love to be in the sequel
Jim Caviezel says he was snubbed by Hollywood after playing Jesus in 'The Passion of the Christ' but would still love to be in the sequel

Actor Jim Caviezel opens up about the rejection he faced from Hollywood after his role as Jesus Christ, in Mel Gibson's biblical epic "The Passion of the Christ."