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Divine intervention: 'Invisible force' knocks down man about to stab priest inside church in Colombia
A hooded man armed with a large knife suddenly leapt from his seat inside a church, rushed at the priest and was about to stab the man of God when he suddenly froze as if gripped by an invisible force and fell to the ground convulsing as churchgoers quickly disarmed the assailant.

Winter Storm Jonas 2016 update, DC, New York, New Jersey latest news: Snow blizzard to bury Washington D.C.
The storm front of a monster snowstorm arrived on Friday afternoon in Washington, D.C., threatening to dump as many as 30 inches (76 cm) of snow on parts of the Middle Atlantic region and bring record accumulations to the U.S. capital.

Why Christians shouldn't fear being labelled
It is only when we recognise our differences that we can offer genuine respect, genuine interest, and a genuine willingness to listen and learn from others.

Public's trust in clergy plummets
Clergy are now less trusted than ordinary people on the street - what was the most trusted profession a generation ago has plummeted in the public's eye.

Did Eve really eat an apple in the Garden of Eden?
Eve ate the apple and gave Adam the core â everyone knows that's what the story in Genesis 3 says.

Money raised for family of Muslim hero who died after defending Christians in al-Shabaab attack
Kenyan Muslims and Christians have joined together in honouring the Muslim man who died from wounds incurred when he shielded Christians on a bus from an attack by Islamic extremists.

Should Christians get tattoos?
We want to know how to live in the world in a way that's distinctively Christian, so is it okay to get a tattoo?

Can a dead man pray? How the Catholic Church makes saints
The Vatican is investigating reports that the Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman has been responsible for another miracle.

Justin Welby challenges Davos elite: Materialism will not help fight extremists
The Archbishop of Canterbury has given a stern warning to the world's elite gathered in Davos, saying materialism will not help in the fight against extremist ideologies.

The faith of Mr T â in eight quotes
Still one of the most recognisable cult figures on the planet, the legendary son of a preacher speaks often and openly about his faith.

Americans more 'spiritual' even if less religious, survey finds
Americans are becoming more spiritual although religion is on the decline, according to figures from Pew Research.

Senior bishop speaks out against fixing the date of Easter
A prominent conservative evangelical bishop has warned against fixing the date of Easter to the same Sunday each year.

Five practical things you can do to help tackle homelessness
We look at five ways in which you and your church can make an impact and help those who find themselves without a roof over their heads.

Lutherans receive Holy Communion at the Vatican despite ban on intercommunion
A group of Lutherans have received Holy Communion at St Peter's after meeting Pope Francis, according to reports coming out of Rome.

Spotlight star Michael Keaton defends the Catholic faith
Michael Keaton has spoken out about his Catholic upbringing, the value of faith and the danger of institutions ahead of the release of his new film, Spotlight, in the UK.

Faith leaders to hold conference on rights of religious minorities in Muslim countries
Christian leaders are set to attend a Muslim-led summit in Morocco seeking to reaffirm the rights of minority religious groups living in Muslim-majority countries.