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Syriac Patriarch gives thanks to God after assassination attempt
The head of the Syriac Orthodox Church has condemned the spread of "hatred" and thanked God for his protection after being targeted for assassination in Syria last week.

Church pastor accused of seeking sex with minor commits suicide
A pastor charged with seeking sex with a minor committed suicide on Monday.

Istanbul attack: Pope and Archbishops condemn 'evil of violence' as death toll rises to 41
Senior Church figures have restated their commitment to peace and eradicating terrorism in the wake of a gun and suicide attack in Istanbul that killed 41 and injured more than 200.

Friends in faith: 11 Bible verses on the beauty of friendship
Do you have a friend who is really special to you? Why not send them one of these verses today and tell them how much you value them. And, if you're finding it difficult to find the right words to reconnect with a close friend, these verses can also inspire and motivate you to get in touch.
10 Bible passages to remind us that God's kingdom is unshakeable
Anxiety, fear, anger, mud-slinging, euphoria, calls for a second vote â we've had it all since we woke up last Friday morning. What is clear is that an historical moment has occurred; one that will shake not only our country but also many others around the world.

Ted Cruz accuses Obama administration of 'willful blindness' to threat of radical Islam
Former Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz said the Obama administration had under-emphasized the "threat of radical Islam".

Being positively Christian in a poisonous climate
You don't have to surf far on the internet to discover how poisoned much of the culture in which we live now feels.

Pakistan: Two Christians, one Muslim sentenced to death for blasphemy
Two Christians and a Muslim have been sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan on Monday.

'We will send jihadists straight to hell': Lebanese Christian women take up arms after deadly suicide bombings
Christian women in Lebanon are arming themselves in the wake of a series of devastating suicide attacks on Monday.

Iceland: Iraqi teen dragged out of church by police, now faces deportation
A 16-year-old Iraqi was among the asylum seekers forcibly removed from a church in Iceland by police, and is now facing deportation.

Huge spike in anti-Muslim hate crime across UK
Tell Mama released its annual report today, which showed a 326 per cent increase in public incidents of anti-Muslim hate in 2015, including physical and verbal attacks.

Unchurched will talk about faith but aren't drawn to worship
The survey of 2,000 unchurched Americans was conducted with the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism.

Pope Benedict endorses Pope Francis in rare public appearance
Former Pope Benedict publicly endorsed Pope Francis and his ministry in a Vatican ceremony celebrating the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Tuesday.

US Episcopal Church leadership calls for repeal of North Carolina transgender law
Leaders of The Episopal Church in the United States have spoken out against laws that restrict access of transgender people to public bathrooms and other facilities.

Samaritan's Purse helps West Virginia get back on its feet after deadly floods
West Virginia is reeling from historic flooding that destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least 23 people.

Charles Darwin's deathbed recreated in major restoration project
The room where the famous naturalist and pioneer of evolutionary theory Charles Darwin died has been restored by English Heritage.