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Ancient Egyptian papyrus is a Christian magical charm
A 1,500-year-old Egyptian papyrus is a magical charm used by early Christians, according to a researcher at Oxford University.
Hundreds attend funerals of 2 Christians shot dead in Quetta, Pakistan after church on Sunday
Hundreds of Christians in Quetta, Pakistan have attended the funeral of two of their number who were killed near a church on Sunday by four gunmen on motorcycles.
US religious freedom body slams 'false allegations' against Pastor Andrew Brunson
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (ISCIRF) has said it is 'disappointed' by the decision of a Turkish court on Monday to continue proceedings in the case of Pastor Andrew Brunson.
Tortured for her faith: Anne Askew, the Protestant martyr who loved Scripture
Her fearless proclamation of her faith â both spoken and written (soon published and widely distributed) led to the conversion of many.
Syria evangelical churches condemn Western air strikes as 'unjust aggression'
Presbyterian churches in Syria have added their voices to the chorus of criticism from Christians in the country at the air strikes on the regime's chemical weapons facilities.
CIA's Mike Pompeo held secret meeting with Kim Jong Un
Mike Pompeo, currently the director of the CIA and President Donald Trump's pick for the office of secretary of state, held a secret meeting in Pyongyang with North Korea's leader Kim John Un two weeks ago.
Israel Folau hits back at gay hell criticism: 'I would sooner lose everything than abandon Jesus'
Israel Folau, the Australian Christian rugby player under fire for saying gay people are going to hell, has spoken out given a lengthy defence of his faith and attacking Rugby Australia.
Avoiding brokenness: 6 words only Christian use that make no sense to anyone else
Beyond the obvious register of believer jargon, there's another set of words which are a bit more problematic.
Catholic priest arrested over killing of albino man in Malawi
A Catholic priest in Malawi has been arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of a man with albinism.
Do churches need ministers? Not as much as they think
Just how important is the minister? Professionals who've trained for two or three years at a college and probably done a bit of an apprenticeship too might not particularly like to hear it said, 'Not very much.'
Top Scottish bishop says Catholic Church is own worst enemy
A leading Scottish Catholic bishop has claimed that the Church may be its own worst enemy when it comes to spreading the gospel, in the wake of a priest in his diocese being jailed for child sex abuse.
Windrush citizens: May apologises after campaign backed by bishops
Theresa May has apologised to Caribbean leaders for the government's treatment of the Windrush generation after a campaign backed by bishops and MPs highlighted their plight.
May accused of 'neo-colonialism' by bishop for backing gay rights in Commonwealth speech
A bishop from Trinidad has accused UK prime minister Theresa May of 'neo-colonialism' for saying she 'deeply regrets' Britain's historical legacy of anti-gay laws across the Commonwealth as its 53 leaders gathered in London for their annual summit.
What did Charles Spurgeon have to say about war? 5 quotes
One revered Christian hero who had a surprising amount to say about war was CH Spurgeon.
Exorcisms now so popular Catholic priests are casting out demons over the phone
Demands for exorcisms has reached such a peak that priests are casting out demons over the phone, a Vatican conference on exorcism was told on Monday.
Can an atheist go to heaven?
Can an atheist go to heaven? Categorically not, is the traditional answer. Heaven is reserved for those who have repented of their sins and trusted in Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and Lord.