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Evangelist Billy Graham remembered on 100th birthday
The late Billy Graham was being remembered today by his family on what would have been his 100th birthday.

RT Kendall asks for prayers as wife suffers crippling pain
Theologian RT Kendall is asking supporters for prayers as his wife battles severe back pain.

Dozens of school children kidnapped in Cameroon are freed
Kidnappers freed scores of school children and a driver in west Cameroon early on Wednesday, but kept hold of a principal and one teacher, officials said, following an abduction blamed on anglophone separatists.
Trump and his Christian allies remain upbeat despite losing House
He may have lost the House in the heated midterms but Donald Trump is declaring Tuesday's election outcome a 'big win' despite losing the House of Representatives.

Young Christian couple die in tragic helicopter crash hours after tying the knot in 'fairytale wedding'
Less than two hours after getting married in a "fairytale wedding" on Saturday, a young Christian couple from Texas died after a helicopter they were traveling in crashed into the side of a hill on their family farm.

Crowd prays and sings 'Amazing Grace' at Trump rally after supporter takes ill
President Donald Trump stepped away from his microphone and remained silent except to urge calm and prayers Monday after a woman fainted at a rally in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Christians praying as America votes in contentious midterm elections
Pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie said that not voting would be 'irresponsible' as he urged Christians to 'find the candidate that most closely aligns with a biblical worldview'.

Asia Bibi's lawyer says there are no grounds for keeping her in jail
The lawyer for Asia Bibi has said he does not believe there are any grounds for a review of her case to take place.

Archbishop, theologian, reformer: 9 quotes from William Temple
William Temple is widely regarded as one of the greatest Archbishops of Canterbury.

79 children abducted from Christian school in Cameroon
Armed men kidnapped 79 children from a school in western Cameroon on Monday and a local pastor said separatist militias were responsible.

Can Israel save the dying Sea of Galilee?
Long periods of drought and over-pumping have brought the lake low. A reedy island has materialised at its southern edge, and will soon be a peninsula.

Survey shows massive engagement in social outreach by CofE churches
The findings show that 80 per cent of congregations are involved in one or more forms of social action.

New printing technology allows Bibles to be printed in secret
Advancements in printing technology are making it possible for Bibles to be printed in countries where Christians face restrictions on the practice of their faith.
Christians called to be peacemakers ahead of US midterm elections
Christians are being urged to vote - and show civility - ahead of the US midterm elections on Tuesday.

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