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Theresa May sets out ambitions for EU free trade deal

Prime Minister Theresa May urged the European Union on Friday to show more flexibility in talks on a future relationship after Brexit.

Teacher tried to create 'army of children' for London terror attacks
Teacher tried to create 'army of children' for London terror attacks

A British supporter of Islamic State was found guilty on Friday of trying to recruit children he was teaching into an'army' of jihadists to help carry out a wave of attacks across London.

Tears, laughter and deep gratitude to God as Billy Graham is laid to rest
Tears, laughter and deep gratitude to God as Billy Graham is laid to rest

The funeral service of Rev Billy Graham began with a dignified procession in which his coffin, a pine plywood casket made by inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, was brought into the tent in the grounds of his library in Charlotte.

Historic Gandhi letter praising Jesus Christ goes on sale in US
Historic Gandhi letter praising Jesus Christ goes on sale in US

A historic letter written by Mahatma Gandhi praising the person of Jesus Christ has gone on sale in the US.

Vatican releases slap down document rebuking modern-day heresies
Vatican releases slap down document rebuking modern-day heresies

The Vatican has issued a major document slapping down what it sees as modern day heresies.

What is the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, and should evangelicals believe it?
What is the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, and should evangelicals believe it?

Biblical inerrancy is the view that the Bible is without error in anything it affirms.

Ancient mosaic describing Jesus Christ as 'God' to be unveiled in Israel
Ancient mosaic describing Jesus Christ as 'God' to be unveiled in Israel

A rare and ancient mosaic that ascribes divinity to Jesus Christ is set to go on display for the first time.

Nearly a million American evangelicals are Jewish by descent
Nearly a million American evangelicals are Jewish by descent

Nearly a million American evangelicals have Jewish blood relatives, a new survey has revealed, suggesting the strong ties between the two religious groups are more than just theological.

Religious views key factor in choosing a partner, poll suggests
Religious views key factor in choosing a partner, poll suggests

Shared religion is one of the major factors Brits look for in choosing a partner, a new survey has suggested.

Christian Today's Oscar Predictions 2018
Christian Today's Oscar Predictions 2018

Whatever happens at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles this Sunday night, it can't be as bad as last year.

Hope, hell and 'The Good Place': the deep spirituality in this afterlife comedy
Hope, hell and 'The Good Place': the deep spirituality in this afterlife comedy

Are people really interested in the afterlife? A recent hit TV show suggests so. NBC's 'The Good Place' is a profound and provocative comedy all about heaven, hell and what it means to be a good person. It makes a fascinating watch – and asks difficult questions.

Moody Bible Institute demands staff sign Chicago Statement on biblical inerrancy
Moody Bible Institute demands staff sign Chicago Statement on biblical inerrancy

Moody Bible Institute, one of the bastions of American evangelicalism, has clamped down on a perceived theological drift among its staff, demanding they sign an ultra-conservative statement of faith on biblical inerrancy.

Royal Wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle invite 2,640 members of the public
Royal Wedding: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle invite 2,640 members of the public

More than 1,000 members of the public have been invited to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding at Windsor Castle in May.

#MeToo hits the Vatican as clergy accused of exploiting nuns for free labour
#MeToo hits the Vatican as clergy accused of exploiting nuns for free labour

A high profile Vatican magazine has denounced how male cardinals and bishops treat nuns as lowly servants.

Birmingham priest ready for prison after ignoring fine for political protest
Birmingham priest ready for prison after ignoring fine for political protest

A Birmingham priest says he is ready to serve prison time after refusing to pay a £515 fine for a 'conscience'-based protest at an arms fair.

Why is it so hard for us to love others?
Why is it so hard for us to love others?

Many Christians fail to love others because they don't want to be hurt. They don't want to feel the pain of reaching out to someone, only to be rejected.