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Muslim man wanted to kill Christian cousin until Jesus appeared to him in a dream
An Egyptian Muslim who planned to kill his cousin for converting to Christianity has shared how he embraced the religion he once hated after Jesus delivered a powerful message to him in a dream.
Church of England bishops face questions over controversial transgender guidance
Church of England bishops were grilled at Synod on Wednesday about new guidance on services of welcome for transgender people.
Archbishop of Canterbury pleads with Church factions to give up 'cynicism' as Synod gets underway
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appealed to Anglicans to set aside their differences as they come together to debate the issues facing the Church at Synod this week.
Churches are playing a 'key role' in the fight against human trafficking
Churches and faith groups are making an important contribution to efforts to eliminate the global scourge of human trafficking, a UN human rights committee has heard.
Brexit is in God's hands, says Juncker as Theresa May heads back to Brussels
Jean-Claude Juncker said the process of Britain's exit from the European Union is in God's hands as he prepared to meet Theresa May in Brussels on Wednesday.
Bishop calls for an end to indefinite detention
Bishop Paul McAleenan has written to MPs calling for the introduction of a 28-day time limit on immigration detention.
Islamic State closer to defeat in last Syrian enclave
Islamic State appeared closer to defeat in its last enclave in eastern Syria on Wednesday, as a civilian convoy left the besieged area where U.S.-backed forces estimate a few hundred jihadists are still holed up.
Why a centuries-old religious dispute over Ukraine's Orthodox Church matters today
This competition between the churches of Constantinople and Moscow for dominance in the Orthodox Christian world is not new â it goes back more than 500 years. But the birth of the new Orthodox Church in Ukraine opens a new chapter in this history.
'Roe v Wade' star Jon Voigt says God is asking Christians to protect family values
Academy Award winner and star of the upcoming pro-life film "Roe v. Wade", Jon Voight, says God is asking Christians to protect family values.
Closure of Honda's Swindon plant is 'devastating blow', says Bishop of Bristol
The Bishop of Bristol has promised the support of churches to people affected by the closure of Honda's Swindon plant.
Christian ministry ship celebrates decade of global mission and outreach
Christian ministry ship Logos Hope is celebrating 10 years of bringing the Gospel as well as practical support to churches and communities around the world.
Row over Brexit has made truth 'slippery', says Bishop of Salisbury
Christians trying to make sense of Brexit must seek truth and consider the views of others 'in love', rather than giving in to 'easy caricatures' of people they disagree with, says the Bishop of Salisbury.
Christian Easter egg goes plastic-free as bishop calls for a packaging 'revolution'
The only chocolate Easter egg to explain the story of Jesus' death and resurrection in its packaging is going plastic-free for the first time.
Irish Primate tells abuse victims he's sorry for Catholic Church's failures ahead of Vatican summit
Archbishop Eamon Martin has apologised over the failure of the Catholic Church to protect people in its care from sexual abuse at the hands of predatory priests.
Christians protest outside Nigerian High Commission on anniversary of Leah Sharibu's abduction
Christians gathered in London on Tuesday to protest the ongoing captivity of Nigerian Christian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu.
Netherlands' most senior Catholic bishop may lose cathedral over falling attendances
The most senior bishop in the Dutch Catholic Church may have to leave his own cathedral due to empty pews as the number of faithful continues to fall.