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The Elijah Syndrome: Why the greatest Old Testament prophet might not be a great role model today
There are some wonderful stories in the Old Testament of the great prophets of God. They remind us of what God is able to do through the lives of people wholly dedicated to him.
China: Christian summer camp organisers detained by police for 'indoctrinating minors'
Two Christian summer camp organisers were detained in China last month on the charge of "indoctrinating minors with superstitious beliefs".
Muslim academic will speak on 'Struggle, suffering and hope' in theology lecture series
The prestigious Gifford Lectures will be delivered this year by a leading British Muslim academic.
Christian woman hacked to death in India
A 55-year-old Christian woman with mental disabilities has been hacked to death outside her home in India.
Yazidi girl who escaped ISIS: Militants 'sang happily' as they entered Sinjar to massacre thousands
24-year-old Fahima, who escaped ISIS in Sinjar two years ago, shares her story.
Pope says divorced and remarried Catholics can in some cases receive Holy Communion
Divorced and remarried Catholics can in "some cases" receive Holy Communion without living as "brother and sister" and without getting an annulment, Pope Francis himself has confirmed.
We will take Jesus onto the streets, say Archbishops of Canterbury and York
The latest videos from CofE headquarters in London have passionate Christians, men and women from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York on down, sharing passionately about taking the message of Jesus Christ onto the streets of England and beyond.
Moscow v Constantinople: The battle over Ukraine's Orthodox Christians
Two former presidents of Ukraine have presented Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew with a 5,000-signature petition asking him to grant independent or "autocephalous" status to the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
Christians in Iraq 'desperate' for help, report Archbishops
Thousands of Christian families have left refugee camps in Iraq, a senior church leader has reported. He attacked the Iraqi government in Baghdad for failing to help the displaced Christians who are hungry, often sick and in need of places to live.
More than 3,500 Muslim refugees in Germany baptised into Christian faith
More than 3,500 Muslim refugees have turned to Christ and been baptised in Germany in the last two years, a new survey reveals.
Orlando nightclub shooter's mosque damaged in arson attack
The mosque attended by the American Muslim mass murderer Omar Mateen has been damaged in an arson attack.
Catholic bishops to be trained in how to deal with sex abuse in the Church
As part of efforts to root out sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, newly appointed bishops will take part in training on how to deal with child abuse, it was announced on Monday.
US missionary to Russia faces appeal court over fine for evangelism
The US missionary charged in Russia with offences against the country's restrictive new religion law has asked for prayer in advance of his appeal hearing.
Clinton's pneumonia: 'I didn't think it was a big deal'
Democrat Hillary Clinton said on Monday she could resume presidential campaigning in a couple of days after a bout of pneumonia .
Donald Trump calls out media for mocking Christians
In a speech before social conservatives in Washington on Friday, the controversial businessman criticised American media organisations for their supposed mockery of Christians, while promising to champion religious liberty if he wins the U.S. presidency.
New Catholic schools allowed to be opened in the U.K.
More Roman Catholic schools may soon open in the United Kingdom after Prime Minister Theresa May's new government decided to lift a ban that prevented churches from opening new educational institutions.