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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.

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
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
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
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
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?
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.