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Soulfulness: How to experience Christ\'s peace in a fast-paced world
Soulfulness: How to experience Christ's peace in a fast-paced world

Put Christianity together with "mindfulness" and the result, perhaps, is "soulfulness", hence the title of Dr Brian Draper's new book.

South Carolina pastor dies in hospital after motorcycle crash
South Carolina pastor dies in hospital after motorcycle crash

A US church community is in mourning after a pastor who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in which his wife died, has himself now passed away in hospital.

Egypt: Human rights activist working with Coptic Christians arrested, charged with terrorism

A human rights defender who worked with the coptic community has been arrested and charged with belonging to a terrorist group in Egypt, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

Church of Scotland to vote on priests in gay marriages
Church of Scotland to vote on priests in gay marriages

Ministers in same-sex marriages may be appointed by the Church of Scotland as the Church's General Assembly is set to vote on the historic move on Saturday.

North Sudan: Archaeologists discover \'unique\' ancient church paintings
North Sudan: Archaeologists discover 'unique' ancient church paintings

A large group of paintings dating back to the ninth century have been discovered by archaeologists inside the ancient Church of Raphael in Northern Sudan.

German churches nail wi-fi \'God spots\' in time for Luther Reformation Jubilee
German churches nail wi-fi 'God spots' in time for Luther Reformation Jubilee

Thousands of Protestant churches in Germany are to be kitted out with free wi-fi "godspots" just in time for the Reformation Jubilee celebrations in Germany next year.

Turkey to get first new Syriac Orthodox Christian church in nearly a century
Turkey to get first new Syriac Orthodox Christian church in nearly a century

St Mary's will be the first new church for Turkey's growing Syriac Orthodox Christian community since the republic was founded in 1922.

Online baptisms won\'t happen, says Church of Scotland
Online baptisms won't happen, says Church of Scotland

The Church of Scotland has dismissed claims it will allow online baptisms.

Filipino archbishop willing to die in place of death row convicts: \'Didn\'t Christ do that?\'
Filipino archbishop willing to die in place of death row convicts: 'Didn't Christ do that?'

A Filipino archbishop has said he is willing to take the place of death row prisoners if the country brings back capital punishment.

Depression: It hurts me but it can\'t conquer my faith
Depression: It hurts me but it can't conquer my faith

Anxiety steals peace, depression steals hope and yet these are the things God promises His people as they seek Him.

Word of Life: Former member reveals life in the church where a teen was beaten to death
Word of Life: Former member reveals life in the church where a teen was beaten to death

A former member of a church where a teenager was beaten to death has spoken out about the mental abuse members suffered in what he described as a "cult".

Archbishop of Canterbury warns against \'ignorant phobia\' of other faiths
Archbishop of Canterbury warns against 'ignorant phobia' of other faiths

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned Christian groups against using "dangerous political rhetoric" that raise tensions among different faith groups.

The faith of Hillary Clinton in 7 quotes
The faith of Hillary Clinton in 7 quotes

Hillary Clinton is known to hold a deep and private Christian faith, and her devotion to it may surprise many voters.

Controversial megachurch pastor John Hagee backs Trump for US president
Controversial megachurch pastor John Hagee backs Trump for US president

The Texas-based church leader is well known for his frequent interventions in public affairs, especially his unswerving support for the Israeli government.

Five ways to be a friend to someone with a mental illness
Five ways to be a friend to someone with a mental illness

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, so what better time to reach out to our friends?

Second Chibok girl rescued from Boko Haram, says Nigerian army
Second Chibok girl rescued from Boko Haram, says Nigerian army

The girl was among 97 women and children held hostage by Boko Haram who were freed on Thursday morning.