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ISIS hacks Westminster Presbyterian Church's website
"I love Islam and Jihadist," a gruesome video, and some very disturbing language appeared on the website of Westminster Presbyterian Church

Religious freedom worsening in Cuba: 'There is a crackdown happening'
Violations of religious freedom are increasing in Cuba, according to a new report released by Christian Solidarity Worldwide today.

Ben Seewald challenges people to remember life is short: 'Is Christ the centre of your life? Or are you?'
Ben Seewald, the husband of 19 Kids and Counting star Jessa Duggar is challenging people to become more selfless and put Christ in the centre of their lives.

Christian woman who gave up leggings because of men's lustful thoughts faces angry backlash
Veronica Partridge, the Christian blogger who resolved to give up leggings in order to avoid attracting lustful thoughts from men generated some strong criticism on the internet, with people slamming her as a hypocrite and calling her opinions ridiculous.

CAR: Government minister kidnapped by gunmen on way home from church
Central African Republic's minister for youth and sport was kidnapped by gunmen on his way home from church on Sunday.

First woman bishop Libby Lane: 'Pray for me as I share in the work of proclaiming the gospel'
York was teeming with robes today, as clergy from all over the world gathered to celebrate the consecration of Libby Lane - the Church of England's first ever female bishop.

Global call for release of Eritrean Orthodox church head, under house arrest for 8 years
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom has called for the release of the Eritrean Orthodox Patriarch.

Ten lessons I've learnt from ten years of marriage
Sarah Abell looks back over ten years of marriage.

One in four Americans believe God decides sports results
About one in four Americans believe that the outcome of sporting events is up to God, according to a new survey released just ahead of the start of the Super Bowl next week.

Profile: Who is Libby Lane?
Anticipation is growing for the consecration of the Church of England's first woman bishop today. So here's what we know about Rev, soon to be Bishop, Libby Lane.

The road to women bishops: how we got there
Ruth Gledhill reflects on the long and sometimes tortured path to women bishops.

Charlie Hebdo Mohammed cartoons are 'childish' compared to its attacks on Christianity, says Russian Patriarch
Patriarch Kirill has condemned the "inexplicable drive" to deride religious feelings.

Arab-Americans claim 'Sniper' film has led to violent threats against them
Director Clint Eastwood and lead actor Bradley Cooper have been asked to intervene.

Archbishop of Canterbury and daughter back churches' mental health toolkit
Katharine Welby-Roberts has struggled with depression and believes churches could do more to help those with the condition.

'Rt Rev Libby Lane': Church of England's first female bishop will be consecrated today
The service at York Minster marks the culmination of years of campaigning.

Greece rejects austerity in victory for Syriza
Crushing bailout terms have been rejected as the left-wing party triumphs.