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Pope Francis: Christians cannot 'bargain' with God
Faith in God is not an "investment" and cannot be used to "bargain" with God, Pope Francis said yesterday.
UK sees sudden surge in churchgoing after years of decline
As many as six in 10 Britsh adults visited a church, chapel or religious meeting house in the last 12 months, according to a new survey.
Egyptian authorities return Christian broadcaster's confiscated equipment
Egyptian authorities have returned equipment confiscated from the SAT-7 Christian broadcaster three months after it was first taken by the country's Censorship Police.
Cathedrals fear bleak future due to ancient buildings and increasing costs
Nearly two-thirds of England's Anglican cathedrals are worried about their finances, according to a survey for the BBC.
Why did God send two bears to maul 42 children?
It's a story that's troubled readers and scholars. What is one of God's prophets doing, having bears maul little children? And what is God doing?
Egypt: Christian teenagers face blasphemy charges for 'insulting Islam'
Three Coptic Christian teenagers are to face trial this week on charges of insulting Islam, according to the Associated Press.
Christian university head says Donald Trump will not be invited to speak on his campus
Republican frontrunner Donald Trump has won a glowing endorsement from evangelical leader Jerry Falwell Jr, president of Liberty, the largest Christian university in the US, but there will be no such support coming forth from the president of evangelical Oklahoma Wesleyan University.
Leading gay rights campaigner supports Ashers Bakery in 'gay cake' row
Peter Tatchell has announced his support for the McArthur family, who were taken to court for refusing to produce a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan at their Christian-run bakery.
In praise of insignificance: Why being faithful is better than being famous
In God's eyes, no one is unimportant. It doesn't matter how lowly your position â you matter.
U.S. State Department confirms Clinton's emails contained highly classified info
The State Department said Friday it has censored 22 emails sent from the home server of former Secretary of State and presidential front runner Hillary Clinton, which were deemed highly classified level by the U.S government.
Finland joins Sweden in expelling large number of refugees as tensions continue to grip Europe
The Finish government is set to expel 20, 000 refugees who arrived in the country last year and whose applications have been turned down, as Europe is struggling to resolve tensions over how to handle the influx of refugees.
Calais 'jungle' church and mosque demolished
Bulldozers moved in to the "jungle" refugee camp in Calais this morning to demolish the mosque, St Michael's Church and other nearby structures.
Merkel shows signs of mental breakdown, suffers from narcissism, says top German psychiatrist
A celebrated German psychiatrist has said that German Chancellor Angela Merkel's "stubbornness'' to stick to her guns on the migrants policy could be a sign of a "mental breakdown''
Jamaican pastor weeps as he reaches retirement after decades of 'miraculous' ministry
One of Jamaica's most popular pastors has finally retired at the age of 72 after a life of extraordinary and even miraculous ministry. He and the church survived earthquake, arson and even an attempt on his own life.
Hong Kong: Top Christian leader signals softening of attitude to Beijing
Churches in Hong Kong should not simply criticise the Beijing government, but work towards reconciliation and peace, the chairman of the city's Christian Council has said.
Pakistan: Muslim leader says blasphemy law may be reviewed
A Christian organisation monitoring human rights in Pakistan has welcomed a signal by a powerful religious figure there that the country's notorious blasphemy laws could be reviewed.