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Houses Of Parliament To Be Lit Red For Persecuted Believers
The Palace of Westminster will be lit up in red on Wednesday evening to commemorate people who suffer for their religion around the world.

Persecuted Yazidis Fleeing ISIS Failed By UK â MPs
Yazidis have been failed by the UK, the government was told last week as dozens of MPs urged the Home Office to do more for those fleeing ISIS in Iraq.

Vatican Explores Space-Age Technology To Preserve Its Most Ancient Documents
The Vatican has turned to space-age technology to help preserve some of the oldest and most fragile documents in the world.

'Indifferent To Truth And Decency': Former Archbishop Rowan Williams Slams Donald Trump
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has condemned the election of Donald Trump as a betrayal of "truth" and "decency".

Pope Francis: Priests Can Forgive Women Who Have Abortions
Pope Francis has concluded his Jubilee Year of Mercy with an extraordinary grant of permission to priests to continue absolving women who have had abortions.

Bishop: Church Must Keep Hard Line On Gay Relationships Even If It Risks Institutional Status
A conservative bishop has accused the Church of England of "being oblivious to the obvious" over the links between theology and growth.

Pope Francis Ends Holy Year Of Mercy Amid Rifts And Division
Pope Francis ended the Roman Catholic Church's 'Holy Year of Mercy' on Sunday but closing the 'Door of Mercy' in the Vatican.

Church In Rwanda Issues Apology For Horrors Of 1994 Genocide
The Catholic Church in Rwanda has apologised for church members who played a role in the 1994 genocide, killing people and looting their properties.

UK Churches Urge Government: Protect Britain's Poorest Families
Ahead of the unveiling of the government's Autumn Statement, Churches have released a joint statement calling on the Chancellor to care for families on benefits.

Pope's Horror At Prostitute Tortured And Forced To Work Until She Gave Birth
Pope Francis has spoken of his horror at the stories of prostitutes he met during a visit to a rescue centre as part of the Church's Year of Mercy.

'We Are Never Hopeless': Iraqi Priest Vows To Keep The Church Alive
Many Iraqi Christians are too terrified to return home after ISIS, but one priest has vowed that the Church will "never, never give up" hope of Christianity flourishing in the country again.

Thousands Commit To Christ In Myanmar
Tens of thousands heard the gospel in Myanmar this weekend as evangelist Franklin Graham preached in Yangon.

Bells Ring Out Again At Iraqi Church After Two Years Silence Under Islamic State
The bells have rung out after two years of silence in the Mar Korkeis church in the town of Bashiqa, some 15 km (10 miles) north of Mosul, Islamic State's last major city stronghold in Iraq.

How to Be on Fire Again for the Lord If You Feel Like Your Passion Is Gone
Have you ever felt like your passion for God is gone? Like you'd wish you felt the same feeling you had when you first met Jesus as your Saviour and Lord? If you have, be encouraged â you can feel that same feeling, and even more.

3 Signs Your Love for God Has Grown Cold
Worried if your love for Christ has grown cold? Here are some signs you should watch out for.

What to Do If People Hate You for Loving God
Many Christians who profess to love God and follow Him go through such unpleasant experiences. Have you ever experienced being hated for loving God?