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South Sudan: New 'potentially catastrophic' bill threatens to restrict aid
Almost five million South Sudanese people are in desperate need of humanitarian assistance, but NGOs working in the region fear they could be crippled by a bill passed on Tuesday.
Three things we get wrong about the Ascension
Nervousness about its perceived difficulty shouldn't make preachers reluctant to engage with a profoundly important doctrine.
Somebody collected Christian tweets about the Nepal earthquake and it makes for awkward reading...
There are some who put #praying to good use, but too often the tweet is more about salving our conscience than entering into meaningful intercession for the broken-hearted.
UK church leaders urge David Cameron to review benefit sanctions
Four denominations also urge help for Syria and a fresh focus on religious freedom.
Vatican to recognise Palestinian state in new treaty
The Vatican concluded its first treaty that formally recognises the State of Palestine, a move that gives legal weight to the Holy See's years-long recognition and that drew fast criticism from supporters of Israel.
King James 'She Bible' worth £50k found in village church
A King James "She Bible" dating from 1611 and worth £50,000 has been discovered in a village church in Lancashire.
US Senate calls for release of pastor Saeed Abedini
The US Senate has called for the release of American detainees including pastor Saeed Abedini, a convert to Christianity from Islam.
A Farewell to Ned? The Simpsons' greatest Flanders moments
Following the announcement that Harry Shearer is leaving the Simpsons, Martin Saunders looks at some highlights from his best character.
Why doesn't the Holy Spirit do anything to me?
When everyone else is slain in the spirit and you're standing there with your hands in your pockets...
North Korea executes defence chief with anti-aircraft gun
Hyon Yong Chol was accused of showing disrespect to Kim Jong Un by falling asleep in meetings.
Yemen crisis: Conditions in Aden are 'terrible', says Anglican bishop
The Anglican Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf says there are scarcities of basic commodities and widespread destruction.
Taliban attack on Kabul guest house leaves at least five dead
An American and two Indians were among those confirmed killed in the brutal assault.
Churches use AD:The Bible Continues in Bible study sessions
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's spinoff miniseries A.D: The Bible Continues may not be performing as well its predecessor in terms of ratings, but it has managed to make its own mark on the Christian community.
Bully apologises to kids he was picking on after being given Bible
Pastors kids give Bible to bully to stop name calling and taunting
Mary Mary's Tina Campbell says the Bible helped her more than counselling did while dealing with family death and husband's infidelity
During the most tumultuous moments of life, Mary Mary's Tina Campbell revealed that it was not counselling that helped her get through the death of her father, overcome her husband's infidelity, and deal with lawsuits. Rather, it was the supernatural healing of God's word that helped her move on from all these things.
Lecrae says people shouldn't feel like they have to 'manicure' their public image
Hip-hop artist Lecrae is a devout Christian who is proud to be making "soul music," or in the singer's own words - "music that is concerned with the soul" since its lyrics deal with issues such as faith, family, and social justice. Unfortunately, not everybody sees it that way.