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Landmark Vatican-China deal over 'illegitimate bishops' ready to sign
A breakthrough deal between the Vatican and China over the appointment of bishops could be signed within days, according a source quoted by Reuters.
City Harvest Church's Kong Hee escapes longer jail time for fraud
A megachurch pastor accused of misusing millions of dollars in donations has escaped a longer jail sentence.
How Tearfund homes are changing lives three years after Nepal's devastating earthquake
Tearfund is celebrating the completion of 108 earthquake-resistant houses in Nepal.
Amy Duggar wants to adopt all House of Horrors children to show them 'True Love'
Relative of the television family the Duggars, Amy Duggar just expressed her willingness to adopt all 13 siblings of the House of Horrors in California. Amy Duggar, who is also a victim of abuse, said she wants to show the children "true love."
Ancient pool discovered near Jerusalem could be site where Ethiopian eunuch was baptised
An ancient pool near Jerusalem has been unearthed by archaeologists is being linked to where Philip may have baptised the Ethiopian eunuch.
Is the Acts of the Apostles a film-maker's dream?
According to Affirm Films, Paul, Apostle of Christ is the story of Luke, who risks his life to visit Paul, 'held captive in Nero's darkest, bleakest prison cell'.
Black Lightning: Racism, justice and the cost of your God-given gifts
'Black Lightning' is the latest comic-book superhero to hit the small screen, but he's a far cry from what you know. This sharp show engages institutional racism, crippling injustice and the quest for what's right in a bloody, broken world.
The 21 Day Challenge: How 3 weeks could revolutionise your spiritual life
Christian commitment to a year of spiritual resolve can be a daunting prospect, but three weeks may be all it takes to revolutionise your life. YouVersion, the team behind the popular Bible App, are once again inviting users to undertake the '21 Day Challenge', starting today.
Egyptian court hands down suspended sentences to 15 Muslim attackers after Coptic church violence
An Egyptian court yesterday sentenced 15 Muslim defendants to a year in jail, charged with attacking an unlicensed Coptic Church in a village south of Cairo.
Stop competing! Christian charities told to end rivalries and unite
Christian charities are being urged to set aside internal competition and rivalries in pursuit of fighting global poverty.
Three cheers for the Church of England Evangelical Council's statement on marriage and sex
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has issued what it calls a 'reflection' on Anglicanism, marriage and sex. Here are some reasons why evangelicals of whatever hue or shade should rejoice.
Evangelical Anglicans warn they might walk away if CofE departs from 'apostolic truth'
An umbrella body for evangelicals in the Church of England has issued a stark warning of consequences for Church unity if it departs from 'apostolic truth' on sexual ethics.
Don Bosco: 7 quotes from the saint who taught by kindness
St John Bosco or 'Don Bosco' (1815-1888), whose feast day is today, was an Italian Catholic priest who worked in Turin.
Salvation Army launches group singing initiative for dementia sufferers
The Salvation Army has launched an innovative, spiritually-minded new programme to help those suffering from dementia, using singing to connect dementia victims and their carers, and to prompt memory recollection.
When Spurgeon died: How a life of faith prepared him for its end
Charles Haddon Spurgeon had suffered from ill-health for many years, tormented by gout, rheumatism and Bright's disease.
Kazakhstan targets home groups, private prayer in new religious freedom crackdown
Christians, Muslims and Jehovah's Witnesses have been subject to increasingly punitive restrictions on religious freedom in Kazakhstan. New amendments to law would expand limitations - including an effective ban on private home groups.