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'I loved drugs more than life itself': How Jesus transformed this former addict's life
A former drug addict whose life had spiralled destructively out of control has shared how he found salvation, hope and reconciliation through meeting Jesus.
Pope Francis visits earthquake hit victims
Pope Francis visited an embattled region of Italy on Sunday that has been rebuilt after being devastated by earthquakes five years ago.
Why did Jesus say: 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?'
Jesus, the son of God, who has led a life in perfect union with God the Father, is abandoned by him at his most desperate moment.
Terrorism suspected as at least ten are killed in Russian metro explosions
At least 10 people were killed today in explosions in two train carriages at metro stations in St. Petersburg, Russian authorities have said.
'I've seen the promised land': The last, legendary words of Martin Luther King
On this day in 1968, Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivered an legendary address, known today as 'I've been to the mountaintop'. The following day, the Baptist minister and iconic activist was assassinated.
Sinners R Us? We do it God's way? Help this clergyman find a new slogan for the Church of England
Rev Richard Coles, the witty Church of England clergyman who is a former member of the Communards pop group as well as a BBC broadcaster, has shared on Facebook that he's been asked to think up a corporate slogan for the Church.
Words of Jesus to be emblazoned on London buses this Easter in new evangelical campaign
The words of Jesus will be emblazoned on London buses this Easter, in an evangelical campaign aimed at winning hearts and minds and raising 'hope' among people in the capital.
The English villagers who dismembered and mutilated bodies of the dead - to prevent their resurrection
Some English medieval villagers would mutilate the bodies of the dead to stop them rising and haunting the living, according to a recent scientific study.
Church of England blasts BBC for public service 'failure' over closure of religion and ethics department
The Church of England has condemned the BBC for failing in its public service broadcasting duties by closing its in-house religion and ethics television production department.
Ghost in the Shell imagines a new kind of life after death
Can a robot have a soul? Would you replace your failing eyes with HD, night vision-enabled machines? Would you still be you if you did? These don't seem like particularly important questions now, but in the world of Scarlett Johansson's new anime-remake Ghost in the Shell, they're absolutely vital.
How can I be sure that someone needs deliverance ministry?
One symptom is an attraction and repulsion towards Jesus, holy places, holy things, holy people. People want help but something is trying to prevent them from getting it. They will often be unable to pray through the Lord's Prayer, especially the words 'deliver us from evil'. There are other signs as well.
Palestinian, 17, shot dead in Jerusalem's Old City after stabbing attacks
A young Palestinian man was shot dead after he attempted to stab three people in the Old City of Jerusalem at the weekend, according to the Israeli police.
Duped into confessing - Iranian faces death sentence for 'insulting Islam'
A 21-year-old Iranian has been sentenced to death for 'insulting Islam' on an instant messaging app.
Crisis for Church of England as older female churchgoers pass away
The Church of England is facing a demographic time bomb as a generation of 70,000 active laywomen is passing away, according to new research.
Florida college reinstates student who clashed with Muslim prof over Crucifixion of Jesus
A Florida college has reinstated a student that it previously suspended for disagreeing with a Muslim professor about the crucifixion of Jesus.
Catholic groups call on West to step up help for Syrian refugees as 5 million forced to flee war-torn country
A group of Catholic aid agencies is calling on Western countries to do more to help fleeing Syrians, as more than five million people have been forced to cross borders and register as refugees in neighbouring countries.