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New hope for Charlie Gard as judge invites US doctor to fly to UK to examine him
New hope for Charlie Gard as judge invites US doctor to fly to UK to examine him

A doctor from the United States is to fly to the UK this weekend to assess the critically-ill baby Charlie Gard on Monday. Dr Michio Hirano was named in the High Court in London for the first time this morning.

Christian churches face summer activity shutdown in Egypt after new terror threat

Dr Andrea Zaki, president of the Protestant Churches of Egypt, told World Watch Monitor: 'I asked all our churches and conference centres to cancel their trips and events for the next three weeks. There is news they could be targeted by radicals.' Services will continue, however.

Pope Francis allies lash out at Trump-supporting religious conservatives, condemn \'ecumenism of hate\'
Pope Francis allies lash out at Trump-supporting religious conservatives, condemn 'ecumenism of hate'

Close allies of Pope Francis have attacked the role of religion in American politics, taking aim at both ultra-conservative Catholics and evangelical Protestants.

Hero or heretic? 6 lessons from the Christian outrage circus over Eugene Peterson
Hero or heretic? 6 lessons from the Christian outrage circus over Eugene Peterson

Was Peterson misunderstood, confused himself – or was he pressured to recant?

\'No Whining\': The warning sign on the Pope\'s door
'No Whining': The warning sign on the Pope's door

The sign is adorned with the international symbol for 'no' – a backslash in a circle.

When Christians fall out: 9 Bible verses about unity
When Christians fall out: 9 Bible verses about unity

The Bible is clear about the importance of truth, but it's clear about the importance of unity and peace, too.

Classical star Katherine Jenkins \'hugely excited\' to join BBC\'s Songs of Praise
Classical star Katherine Jenkins 'hugely excited' to join BBC's Songs of Praise

The world-renowned classical singer Katherine Jenkins is to join the BBC's flagship Christian worship programme Songs of Praise, as a main presenter.

WATCH: Dash-cam footage released of US Episcopal priest\'s arrest on road rage gun charge
WATCH: Dash-cam footage released of US Episcopal priest's arrest on road rage gun charge

A US Episcopal priest was arrested last week after allegedly threatening someone with a gun from his car. Police dash-cam footage now shows his capture and arrest.

Which part is which in the \'body\' of Christ?
Which part is which in the 'body' of Christ?

Do you ever wonder what Paul was getting at with that whole 'body of Christ' metaphor for the Church?

Eugene Peterson retracts statement affirming gay marriage: He said \'yes\' but now he says \'no\'
Eugene Peterson retracts statement affirming gay marriage: He said 'yes' but now he says 'no'

Top evangelical Bible scholar Eugene Peterson has retracted his controversial statement that he would conduct a same-sex wedding if asked.

Evangelical pastor John Piper says he has never desired another woman in his nearly 50 years of marriage
Evangelical pastor John Piper says he has never desired another woman in his nearly 50 years of marriage

Although he did admit he was not immune to temptation and wasn't designed for beach evangelism, saying his eyes are 'magnetized toward excessive female skin.'

Evangelist born without arms and legs, Nick Vujicic, is releasing his first music album to spread hope
Evangelist born without arms and legs, Nick Vujicic, is releasing his first music album to spread hope

"I'm making an album!" Vujicic announced to his over 9 million followers on Facebook in a message.

Former megachurch pastor Perry Noble says he was going to kill himself after being fired and separated from his wife
Former megachurch pastor Perry Noble says he was going to kill himself after being fired and separated from his wife

Perry Noble, who lost his job and separated from his wife last year following struggles with alcohol, has opened up about the day in rehab he was ready to shoot himself and how God's voice saved him.

Evangelical leaders pray over Donald Trump during visit to the White House
Evangelical leaders pray over Donald Trump during visit to the White House

A group of evangelical leaders prayed over President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, with Vice President Mike Pence in attendance as well.

Antisemitism and musicians row: Now Christian evangelical calls for boycott of Roger Waters concert
Antisemitism and musicians row: Now Christian evangelical calls for boycott of Roger Waters concert

An American evangelical Christian leader is calling for a boycott and picket of a concert starring the former Pink Floyd rock artist Roger Waters in Miami this evening.

Farewell, Eugene Peterson? Why evangelicals can do better than start a heresy hunt over gay marriage
Farewell, Eugene Peterson? Why evangelicals can do better than start a heresy hunt over gay marriage

Many have taken Eugene Peterson's 'change of mind' of gay marriage as a tragic apostasy, but should division really mean despair?