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'Darkest Hour' review: Joe Wright's film is a meditation on a Bible verse

'Darkest Hour' is essentially a two-hour meditation on a single verse: 'The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it' (John 1:5).
More than 100 killed as militia violence spikes in Central African Republic; bishops warn of country 'sinking into the abyss'

Militia-led violence has spiked in the Central African Republic, claiming more than 100 lives in the past month. Catholic Bishops have condemned the atrocities, warning of 'anarchy' and a country 'sinking into the abyss'.
World Evangelical Alliance responds to charges it has a secret 'ecumenical agenda'

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has responded to charges from three of its member bodies that it has an 'ecumenical agenda' inconsistent with its historic evangelical roots.
Trump says no American, from nun to baker, should have to choose between faith and the law

Donald Trump's campaign to keep evangelicals onside with his troubled presidency continued yesterday when he officially proclaimed January 16 'Religious Freedom Day' in the US, declaring that no American should have to choose between faith and the law.
The Landscape of Faith: How the ancient Creeds speak to us of Christ

I had been one of those brash and overconfident atheists who happily dismissed people with religious commitments as mad, bad, or sad.
Dolores O'Riordan'f family 'still waiting' on new information about the singer's death

Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of the famous band The Cranberries, died unexpectedly at the Hilton Park Lane hotel in London on Monday morning. A few days later, her family is still waiting for new information to come to light.
'Fear The Walking Dead' season 4 latest news: Meet the new characters

The new cast members were introduced via a series of never-before-seen photos exclusively revealed by Entertainment Weekly.
'Mister Miracle' writer Tom King proposes Sanctuary-- a psychological health center for DC heroes

Imagine Batman seeing a shrink? According to DC Comic writer Tom King, that might really happen.
Camila Cabello admitted she felt bad watching Fifth Harmony diss her in the 2017 VMA's

A year has passed since Fifth Harmony's controversial MTV VMA performance, and for the first time, former member Camila Cabello spoke about the issue.
Who are the Mormons, and are they Christians?

Mormonism has a much wider following in the US than in the UK, where its tenets are not widely known. But who are the Mormons â and are they Christians?
Mormons welcome 93-year-old heart surgeon as new leader

Nelson was formally welcomed into his new role during a live broadcast from Utah's Salt Lake Temple yesterday in a first for the Church.
Pope Francis weeps with sex abuse victims as protests continue in Chile

Pope Francis met with victims of clerical sex abuse in Chile on Tuesday, his spokesman told reporters last night.
Pope Francis feels 'pain and shame' over sex abuse scandal

Pope Francis begged for forgiveness from sex abuse victims in Chile on Tuesday as he said he feels 'pain and shame' over the scandal.
65 years after it closed for worship, Bristol church will reopen with a new evangelistic vision

A Bristol city centre church is to open for worship for the first time in 65 years with a mission to engage young and unchurched people.
California couple accused of starving and chaining 13 children are 'devout Christians', claims family

A couple accused of starving their 13 children and chaining them to beds had so many kids because it was God's calling on them, the children's grandparents are claiming.