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Evangelicals march through Jerusalem in show of support for Israel
Thousands of flag-waving evangelical Christians from dozens of countries marched in Jerusalem on Thursday as part of annual religious celebrations that are also a show of support for Israel.

TV presenter Richard Madeley says Christians should believe the whole Bible
He doesn't believe in God and doesn't go to church but TV presenter Richard Madeley has a message for the Church of England: either believe all of the Bible or don't believe it all.
Theresa May brushes off Archbishop of Canterbury's welfare criticisms
Theresa May has dismissed comments by the Archbishop of Canterbury criticising the Government's welfare policy.

Church of Scotland Moderator remembers Lockerbie bombing victims
This year marks 30 years since Pan Am Flight 103 exploded 31,000 feet over the small Scottish town of Lockerbie on December 21, 1988.

Girl Guide leaders say they were axed after voicing concerns over transgender policy
The leading scouting organisation for women and girls in the UK has expelled two Girl Guide leaders after they voiced their objections to the charity's recent policy on transgender inclusion.

New Bishop of Crediton consecrated at Southwark Cathedral
The new Bishop of Crediton was consecrated as a bishop in a service at Southwark Cathedral on Thursday.

Mission activities that are 'distinctively Christian' have more success in engaging young people - Scripture Union
Mission activities that included 'distinctively Christian' elements like prayer, worship and Bible reading were more likely to engage children and young people in the faith than those that tried to introduce them at a later point.
Christian women sentenced to death in Iran plead with US to accept more refugees
Two Christian women who were sentenced to death for their faith in Iran are pleading with the US to raise its cap on the number of refugees being allowed into the country.

Christian parents told they couldn't get pregnant say miracle baby was answered prayers
A Christian couple who were told they would not be able to have children are crediting prayers for their miracle baby.

Eating a Mediterranean diet can lower risk of depression, say researchers
Eating a Mediterranean diet could significantly improve mental health, researchers at University College, London have found.

Turkey's President Erdogan says court will decide Andrew Brunson's fate
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said a Turkish court, not politicians, will decide the fate of an American pastor.

Teenager lost at sea for 49 days read his Bible and prayed as he struggled to survive
A teenager who spent 49 days adrift at sea was at the point of suicide when he decided instead to turn to his Bible and pray.
US 'sparing no effort' to get pastor Andrew Brunson home from Turkey
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has promised that the US is doing everything it can to free pastor Andrew Brunson.

Archaeologists think they've found evidence for Bible's account of Exodus near the Jordan River
Historical evidence for the biblical account of the Exodus might be located at a site near the Jordan River, according to a recently announced discovery.

Brett Kavanaugh denies sex abuse allegations, saying he was a church-going virgin in his school years
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has firmly denied the multiple sex abuse allegations against him, stating that he was a church-going virgin in high school.

1.5 billion people are still waiting for a Bible in their own language
The numbers are a significant obstacle to the spread of the gospel throughout the world - but you can help