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Fewer than half of 'evangelicals' are actually evangelical, survey finds
Fewer than half of those who identify as evangelicals (45 percent) strongly agree with core evangelical beliefs, according to a new survey by LifeWay Research and reported by the Baptist Press.
Pray for Jerusalem: Why do Pope Francis and US evangelicals disagree so strongly?
It is not just political leaders who have starkly different attitudes to Israel. The difference between US evangelicals and their Christian-counterparts around the world was more pronounced than ever.
One in 5 Britons don't know that Christmas marks the birth of Jesus
One in five Britons do not know that Christmas marks the birth of Jesus, according to a new study reported by The Independent which shows sketchy knowledge of his life and death.
Speaking to truth to power: the bold Christian legacy of Ambrose of Milan
Today is the Feast Day of Saint Ambrose of Milan, a 4th-century scholar, statesman and Church Father who inspired politicians and theologians alike.
Five groups of people Christians must not forget at Christmas
'It's the most wonderful time of the year,' as Andy Williams famously crooned. As Christians, we're very inclined to agree
'Sadistic' Catholic priest found guilty of historic sex abuse at London school
A former Roman Catholic priest has been found guilty of sexually abusing boys at the London private school were he taught in the 1970s and 80s.
Disgraced sex abuse bishop Peter Ball set to join Catholic Church after 'battering' by Church of England
A disgraced Anglican bishop jailed for sex offences is looking to join the Catholic Church to 'live and worship in anonymity' after he was released from prison.
'Ecstatic' evangelicals line up to praise Trump over controversial Jerusalem move
While Arabs across the Middle East protested and the rest of the world looked on with concern, 'ecstatic' American evangelical Christian leaders were not only heaping praise on Donald Trump for recognising Jerusalem as the capital of Israel last night, but also claiming, with apparent justification, considerable credit for the controversial move.
3 signs you are being tempted by the Devil
How do we know if Satan is tempting us? Here are a few ways to know.
Trump risks inflaming Middle East as he recognises Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Donald Trump risked inflaming the Middle East tonight as he announced that the US was recognising the divided city of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and that the US would move its embassy from Tel Aviv to the Holy City.
Queen attends Scripture Union's 150th anniversary service
The Queen attended a special church service this afternoon marking the 150th anniversary of Scripture Union.
Jerusalem church leaders warn Trump of 'irreparable harm' if he changes Holy City's status
Patriarchs and heads of local churches in Jerusalem have written a special letter to Donald Trump pleading with him not to change the 'international' status of the city hours ahead of the President's planned statement recognising it as Israel's capital.
Nigerian Christians: Government paying 'lip service' to protection of churches
Nigerian Christians are accusing their government of only 'paying lip service' to promises to protect churches from Fulani herdsmen launching attacks.
A Nativity with Jesus and Mary in a rubber dinghy is true to life, if not to history
When is a Nativity scene not a Nativity scene? According to an Italian bishop, it's when it depicts the Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus as migrants in an inflatable dinghy.
Sutherland Springs pastor: God has been preparing me for this time
Frank Pomeroy said despite being devastated, it has not shaken his faith.
Hope still rises as minister with cancer features on flagship BBC programme
Andrew Gardiner was diagnosed with bowel cancer in May last year, which had spread to his liver by the summer of 2016.