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Pray for people of Mindanao, Christians urged as ISIS admits role in continuing clashes; death toll at 43
Christians worldwide are being asked to pray for the people of Mindanao in southern Philippines amid the ongoing military campaign to flush out a large group of Muslim militants with suspected links to the Islamic State (ISIS).
Eric Metaxas considers the latest archaeological research into Mary Magdalene's hometown
Recent archaeological discoveries are shedding a much-needed light on the life and times of this vital biblical character.
4 things every Christian bridesmaid should do
When bridal magazines write about the bridesmaid's duty of helping the bride get ready on the day they're referring to the physical preparation, but there's a spiritual side too
Al Green turns 70! 6 quotes from the 'Let's Stay Together' soul singer on his faith
Al Green, the legendary soul singer and preacher, celebrates his 70th birthday today. To celebrate the 11-time Grammy winner's birthday, we take a look back at what he's said about his faith in the past.
Taking in 20,000 Syrian refugees 'will cost the UK more than £500m'
It will cost more than half a billion pounds to resettle the government's pledged 20,000 Syrian refugees by 2020, it emerged today.
Nigerian pastor tells MPs of Christian persecution: 'We don't have liberty'
Politicians crammed into a room in Houses of Parliament on Wednesday afternoon to hear about Christian persecution in northern Nigeria.
France sets up new clerical sex abuse body
The French Catholic Church is to set up a new commission to advise bishops and help them handle cases of child sex abuses by priests.
How Christians can help eradicate child poverty: 'Choose to give instead of get this year'
There are millions of children who live in poverty. These unfortunate souls have to constantly worry about where they are going to get their next meal or where they can obtain healthcare, but their lives can change when people do their part to help.
Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia and feminism: Is the Pope pro-women?
Laura Bates, author of Everyday Sexism, debated in the Guardian yesterday whether or not Pope Francis can be deemed a feminist. She said it's complicated, and she's right.
Anne Graham Lotz invites people to pray, assuring them that one prayer can make a difference
Billy Graham's daughter Anne Graham Lotz is highlighting the importance of prayer, saying that it's the best thing to do whenever people face difficulties and disasters.
Archbishop of Kenya retaliates in 'forged' letter row
The Archbishop of Kenya has denied that he signed or approved a letter released under his signature that appeared to change Kenya's stance on its boycott of the meeting of Anglican leaders in Zambia this week.
Tens of thousands struggling over benefit delays, Christian MP reveals
A Christian MP has exposed the scale of hardship caused by delays in benefit payments.
Kelly Rowland thanks God for blessing her with great friends in the music industry
Christian singer Kelly Rowland, who was part of the popular group Destiny's Child, is grateful that she has found great friends in the music industry. Rowland thanked God that he provided her with a strong support system so she was able to overcome the pain of losing her mother over two years ago.
6 Bible verses to encourage single Christians
For some Christians, the church's emphasis on the importance of marriage can leave them thinking that they are incomplete without a husband or wife. The following Bible verses all serve as a reminder for single Christians that their value is in Christ, not their marital status
Christian singer Carman recalls series of near-fatal health woes: 'You never know what day Jesus will call you home'
Christian singer Carman Licciardello, better known as Carman, did not want to worry his fans about his health condition. However, he wants to maintain a level of transparency with his fans so he decided to be honest about what happened to him over the past few weeks.
US presidential election prompts 'alarming' rise of anti-Muslim sentiment in schools
More than a third of US teachers have reported a rise of anti-Muslim or anti-immigrant sentiment in schools as a result of the US presidential election campaign.