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The World War One soldier whose Bible stopped a bullet
The World War One soldier whose Bible stopped a bullet

The Bible was a key part of every British serviceman's kit during World War One – and when death came very close to them, it often took on a deep significance.

Egypt kills 19 militants following attack on Coptic pilgrims
Egypt kills 19 militants following attack on Coptic pilgrims

Egypt said yesterday it had killed 19 Islamist militants after the attack on Coptic Christians two days earlier.

Asia Bibi's husband looks to the UK, US and Canada for asylum after death threats and violent protests
Asia Bibi's husband looks to the UK, US and Canada for asylum after death threats and violent protests

The husband of a Christian woman whose death sentence for blasphemy was overturned last week is pleading with the UK, US and Canada to grant her asylum.

Priest who developed Big Bang theory honoured by International Astronomical Union
Priest who developed Big Bang theory honoured by International Astronomical Union

Following an electronic vote among all members of the IAU Hubble's Law is to be renamed the Hubble-Lemaître Law.

Murdered St Thomas Becket's bloodstained tunic to return to Canterbury Cathedral
Murdered St Thomas Becket's bloodstained tunic to return to Canterbury Cathedral

It is believed the bloodstained tunic was given to the pope in 1485 by Henry VII

Charity hits back at claims IVF has impacted adoption rates
Charity hits back at claims IVF has impacted adoption rates

National adoption charity Home for Good has rejected a claim that the rise in IVF success has led to a collapse in adoption.

Church leaders back 'real' Living Wage
Church leaders back 'real' Living Wage

Sixty-five religious leaders including senior figures from the Anglican, Catholic and Methodist Churches published a letter in the Sunday Times yesterday backing the real Living Wage

Are parents getting it right in teaching children the faith?
Are parents getting it right in teaching children the faith?

I've often heard it said that many Christian parents expect the church's Sunday school or youth group to be the main teacher of faith in their child's life.

Central American migrants reach Mexico City: 'We have faith in God that we will do this'
Central American migrants reach Mexico City: 'We have faith in God that we will do this'

The first Central American migrants from a caravan travelling through Mexico towards the United States in hopes of seeking asylum arrived in Mexico City on Sunday.

Funerals held for Christian victims of militant attack in Egypt

Egyptian Christians buried six members of the same family on Saturday who were shot dead while returning from a baptism at a Coptic monastery in Egypt's Minya province.

Mark Wahlberg reveals what he is praying over his children
Mark Wahlberg reveals what he is praying over his children

Mark Wahlberg has encouraged the next generation of believers to stand firm in their faith and surround themselves with positive influences in today's social media-driven world.

21-year-old explains why she's saving herself for marriage
21-year-old explains why she's saving herself for marriage

A 21-year-old woman has explained why she is going against the cultural grain and saving herself for marriage.

Liberal activists and scientists condemn Trump proposals to erase Obama-era's redefinition of gender
Liberal activists and scientists condemn Trump proposals to erase Obama-era's redefinition of gender

Over 1,600 scientists have signed a letter condemning the Trump administration's plans to roll back Obama-era regulations that redefined and broadened the definition of gender beyond male and female.

Asia Bibi blocked from leaving Pakistan after government makes deal with protesting hardliners
Asia Bibi blocked from leaving Pakistan after government makes deal with protesting hardliners

The Pakistani government has been accused of caving in to pressure from radical Islamists after agreeing to stop Asia Bibi from leaving the country for now

Trump is counting on the Christian vote in midterm elections

Donald Trump is banking on evangelical Christians to turn out in large numbers at the midterm elections on November 6 and in his view, they have good reason to.

Church Mission Society takes major step in goal of impacting 50 million families across Africa
Church Mission Society takes major step in goal of impacting 50 million families across Africa

Church Mission Society Africa reached a major milestone as it celebrated its 10th anniversary this week with the opening of new international headquarters in Kenya.