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Civil war in Syria: Five years on and millions remain in peril
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the Syrian conflict, which has been branded the greatest humanitarian crisis of a generation.
The promise of Easter: After the wilderness comes a new beginning
The Promise of Easter: After the Wilderness Comes a New Beginning
Mother Teresa to be made a saint in September, Pope Francis confirms
Mother Teresa will be made a saint on 4 September, Pope Francis announced on Tuesday.
Mass murderer Anders Breivik gives Nazi salute in court
Norwegian mass murderer Anders Behring Breivik, who claimed to be Christian, made a Nazi salute when he returned to court today to argue that his isolation breaches human rights.
Priest admits leaking classified Vatican documents, blames sexual tension
A Spanish priest has admitted he leaked classified Vatican documents to journalists.
Shakespeare's handwritten plea for humane treatment of refugees to go online
Shakespeare's only surviving play-script, in which he begs for the humane treatment of refugees, is to be made available online by the British Library.
Hidden notes in rare Christian Bible show subversive use of Latin
Secret texts discovered in a rare Bible at the London home of the Archbishop of Canterbury reveal that the Reformation took far longer and was a more complex process than many imagine.
Budget 2016: 'Don't hide impact on poor families', George Osborne told
Christian campaigners have challenged the Chancellor not to hide how his upcoming budget will affect poorer families.
Global indifference to refugees deserves 'vengeance' from God - Italian cardinal
An Italian cardinal has lamented the plight of refugees seeking to enter Europe, comparing their situation to that of Lazarus in Luke 16.
When is Pentecost 2016? 9 key facts about the birth of the Church
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on to the remaining 11 disciples.
5 ways to bless your pastor
Our spiritual leaders can be the biggest blessing to us and our family, and as members of a congregation, we are called to take care of our leaders as well.
US lawmakers unanimously declare ISIS atrocities against Christians to be 'genocide'
US lawmakers voted unanimously last night to approve a motion declaring ISIS's treatment of Christians and other religious minorities is "genocide".
Christian magazine's editor apologises for printing ad where dad advertised her own daughter to suitors as 'godly virgin'
The editor of a Christian publication has apologised for having published an ad that went viral about a father in Illinois looking for a good suitor for his daughter whom he described as "godly and gorgeous'' and a '"virgin.''
Islamic State's senior military commander confirmed dead
A man thought to be ISIS' most senior military commander has been confirmed dead, after being injured in a US air strike last week in Syria, the Pentagon confirmed yesterday.
5 discussions to have with a teenager
Parenting teenagers may not require changing diapers or following them around to make sure they don't trip on anything, but just like any stage of parenting, it comes with its own set of challenges.
Christian bakers who declined to make cake for same-sex couple receive threats that their house would be burned, son harmed
A Christian couple who refused to make a cake for a same-sex couple due to their religious beliefs said they received a threatening phone call that warned their house would be burned down and their 17-year-old son would be harmed.