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#Queenat90: What the Queen can teach us about following Christ
#Queenat90: What the Queen can teach us about following Christ

Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking reign, marked by peace and stability, is truly remarkable in these tumultuous times.

Ending poverty by 2030: Utopian dream or achievable goal?
Ending poverty by 2030: Utopian dream or achievable goal?

In January 2016 the UN launched its 17 Sustainable Development Goals in succession to the Millennium Development Goals that had guided its philosophy for the last few years.

\'Elephant man\' was a devout believer and should have Christian burial, say campaigners
'Elephant man' was a devout believer and should have Christian burial, say campaigners

"Elephant man" should be given a Christian burial, according to campaigners who are determined to see his remains removed from their glass viewing case at Queen Mary, University of London.

Archbishop to Queen: \'You have been an instrument of God\'s peace.\' #Queenat90
Archbishop to Queen: 'You have been an instrument of God's peace.' #Queenat90

The Archbishop of Canterbury today delivered a sermon in praise of the Queen on her 90th birthday, describing her as a servant of God who has been an "instrument of God's peace".

Mel Gibson in line to direct Passion of the Christ sequel
Mel Gibson in line to direct Passion of the Christ sequel

A sequal to The Passion of the Christ is being written after it was confirmed Mel Gibson has teamed up with Braveheart screenwriter Randall Wallace for the project.

Family of Christian convert seriously ill in prison repeat plea for release
Family of Christian convert seriously ill in prison repeat plea for release

The family of a Christian prisoner in Iran are appealing for her to be released permanently after she was allowed home on temporary leave when she became seriously ill.

Syria \'most deadly country\' for Christians and other minorities
Syria 'most deadly country' for Christians and other minorities

For the second year running, Syria has topped the table of countries whose people are most at risk of genocide, mass political killings or violent represssion.

US bishop to clergy: You don\'t need my permission for same-sex marriages
US bishop to clergy: You don't need my permission for same-sex marriages

The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, Rt Rev Brian Seage, announced the move in a letter to churches.

Evangelical Alliances releases Royal archive for Queen\'s 90th birthday
Evangelical Alliances releases Royal archive for Queen's 90th birthday

The Evangelical Alliance has released a collection of Royal artefacts to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday.

India: Church of South India to create 1000 green schools in next year
India: Church of South India to create 1000 green schools in next year

One thousand "Green schools" will be created by the Church of South India in the next year, as part of new environmental plan.

Christian singer Trey Pearson says many in the industry support him after coming out as gay
Christian singer Trey Pearson says many in the industry support him after coming out as gay

Trey Pearson says he's had lots of support from within the Christian music scene, he also talks about the end of his marriage...

Clinton gets Obama endorsement as Democrats seek to unify party
Clinton gets Obama endorsement as Democrats seek to unify party

Obama called for Democrats to unite behind Clinton after a protracted battle with Bernie Sanders for the party nomination.

Chris Tomlin to hold \'Worship Night in America\' events this July for people to pray for the nation
Chris Tomlin to hold 'Worship Night in America' events this July for people to pray for the nation

Christian singer and songwriter Chris Tomlin will be hosting his "Worship Night in America" events once again this summer in hopes of bringing people together to worship God and pray for the nation.

\'Ben-Hur\' tackles vengeance vs. forgiveness — a theme many viewers could relate to, says producer
'Ben-Hur' tackles vengeance vs. forgiveness — a theme many viewers could relate to, says producer

The new remake of the classical film "Ben-Hur" is guaranteed to tug on the heartstrings of audiences as lead character Judah Ben-Hur (played by Jack Huston), encounters many betrayals and hardships in his life and yet manages to show love instead of hate because of Jesus Christ.

Billy Graham says Christians should not use horoscopes to guide them or foretell the future
Billy Graham says Christians should not use horoscopes to guide them or foretell the future

We can mistakenly assume that looking at horoscopes is harmless, and that following predictions is just innocent fun. However, world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham is telling people to be careful in where they put their trust.

Mexico\'s ruling party suffers \'severe setback\' in polls after president bared support for gay marriage
Mexico's ruling party suffers 'severe setback' in polls after president bared support for gay marriage

Mexican president Enrique Peña Nieto has suffered a "severe setback'' in the local elections this week after he announced plans to recognise gay marriage and homosexual adoption throughout the country, news reports say.