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Murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero's brother says he forgives killers
Murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero's brother says he forgives killers

The younger brother of murdered Archbishop Oscar Romero has said he forgives his killers – but wishes they had been brought to justice.

Believing Jesus is the only way to heaven is 'insanity,' says NYC megachurch pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr.
Believing Jesus is the only way to heaven is 'insanity,' says NYC megachurch pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr.

Michael A. Walrond Jr., senior pastor at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York City, which has more than 10,000 members, has sparked shock online after stating that it is "insanity" to believe that the only way to heaven is to put your faith in salvation through Jesus Christ alone.

Christian 'American Idol' contestants hope to bring glory to God on stage
Christian 'American Idol' contestants hope to bring glory to God on stage

It's hard to be a Christian in Hollywood, especially since people of faith often get mocked for their beliefs. But several "American Idol" hopefuls have not been afraid to showcase their faith on stage.

How Christian women can be great wives
How Christian women can be great wives

If you're married, ask yourself if you've been a good wife to your husband. If you're single, ask yourself if you'll make a good wife someday. If you're completely unsure, the Bible will help guide your path to being a great Christian wife today or in the future.

Why the Palm Sunday crowd really spread their cloaks on the ground
Why the Palm Sunday crowd really spread their cloaks on the ground

Can even preachers who never learned Greek, or have forgotten what they did know, use the tools of real scholarship in their Easter preparation?

Archbishop of Canterbury condemns Salisbury attack as 'sin' and 'terrible event'
Archbishop of Canterbury condemns Salisbury attack as 'sin' and 'terrible event'

The archbishop of Canterbury has condemned the attack of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury as a 'sin' and a 'terrible event', calling for those responsible to be 'held accountable'.

5 best Bible stories to share with your children
5 best Bible stories to share with your children

As Christian parents, you have the duty to share the Gospel with your children. The Bible is a book filled with amazing stories of God, and it's a good idea to give your kids a head start in falling in love with this book as they grow up.

Florida bridge collapse: Prayers offered as four dead in 'tragic' incident
Florida bridge collapse: Prayers offered as four dead in 'tragic' incident

Donald Trump offered his prayers after a newly-installed pedestrian bridge in Florida collapsed on Thursday, killing four people and leaving several others critically injured.

Boy bites pope
Boy bites pope

Pope Francis is quite used to unscheduled encounters in his travels and usually takes them in his stride.

Sajid Javid fifth MP sent 'Punish a Muslim' letter in two-year 'hate campaign'
Sajid Javid fifth MP sent 'Punish a Muslim' letter in two-year 'hate campaign'

Sajid Javid has become the fifth MP to be a sent a suspicious package with a letter calling for a 'punish a Muslim' day.

Ecclesiastes 6: Out of the shadows, into the life
Ecclesiastes 6: Out of the shadows, into the life

In this week's Ecclesiastes passage Solomon reflects further on what we can see, taste and feel all around us every day

San Diego bishop condemns Trump's Mexico wall after border visit
San Diego bishop condemns Trump's Mexico wall after border visit

San Diego Catholic Bishop Robert McElroy hit out at Donald Trump's visit to the Mexican border earlier this week, where the President displayed several prototypes for his controversial border wall.

Pope Francis could visit Pakistan after meeting with Catholic bishops
Pope Francis could visit Pakistan after meeting with Catholic bishops

Pope Francis could visit Pakistan after hosting the country's Catholic bishops in the Vatican on Thursday.

BBC to celebrate Easter as 'most significant and holiest of times' with boosted coverage
BBC to celebrate Easter as 'most significant and holiest of times' with boosted coverage

The BBC will celebrate Easter this year with host of new religious programming 'to mark the most significant and holiest of times in the Christian calendar', it announced today.

Refugees stream out of eastern Ghouta as Syrian army closes in
Refugees stream out of eastern Ghouta as Syrian army closes in

Thousands of Syrians fled a rebel pocket in eastern Ghouta on Thursday and crossed by foot to army positions as troops seized more ground in the opposition stronghold.

Church's approach to abuse was to 'stonewall' and 'say nothing', says Rowan Williams' former aide
Church's approach to abuse was to 'stonewall' and 'say nothing', says Rowan Williams' former aide

Rowan Williams' former spin doctor today admitted the Church of England's policy was to 'stonewall' abuse victims.