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Kurdistan opens huge church for Iraqi, Syrian refugees
One of the largest churches in the Middle East has been consecrated in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

Facebook rejects call for a 'crucifix' emoji from Christian protesting LGBTQ Pride flag
Facebook has said it is not working on a Christian crucifix emoji after a high-profile Facebook post called for one, in response to the social media giant's LGBT Pride emoji.

Luther 1517: How you can see the Reformation through Martin Luther's eyes
Among the most extraordinary sights is one that's thoroughly modern, though it brings the past to life in an extraordinary way.

Millions are starving around the world: Here's how you can help
Today there are 792 million people in the world who do not have enough food. One in 9 people goes to bed hungry every day and 65 million kids go to school on an empty stomach. People in Britain are being urged to plan their own meal packaging event, to donate and also to advocate for the cause.
Jerry Falwell Jr praises Trump's Twitter attacks, calls president 'a bold leader willing to speak his mind'
Leading evangelical and Trump supporter Jerry Falwell Jr has defended the president's Twitter attacks against his opponents, calling him 'a bold leader who's willing to speak his mind'.

What do Brits think about Islam?
Almost half of the UK population think Islam is incompatible with British society, a survey is suggesting.
What Donald Trump can learn from King Salman of Saudi Arabia
The songs Christians sing are really important. They don't just express our faith, they form it too.

Wimbledon 2017: Three tennis stars with faith to watch out for
To help you as everyone rapidly brushes up on their tennis knowledge, here are three Wimbledon stars with faith to watch out for.

'Doubting' Thomas?: Why the label isn't fair to a great apostle
The Apostle Thomas, whose life the Church celebrates today, has had the label 'doubting' around his neck for the last 2,000 years.
Patriotism meets faith as Trump addresses veterans event
US President Donald Trump used a Christian rally in honour of armed forces veterans on Saturday to warn about dangers to religious freedom and lash out at the 'fake media' he believes are trying to undermine his agenda.

Pope Francis on baby Charlie Gard and the 'duty' to defend human life
Pope Francis has intervened in the Charlie Gard baby case, speaking up for the need to defend human life, especially when it is 'wounded by illness'.

More evangelicals are supporting gay marriage, but why?
Gay marriage support among white evangelicals has more than doubled, from 14 percent to 35 percent, over the last 10 years.
Three car bombs hit Damascus, at least seven people killed
Three car bombs exploded in Damascus on Sunday, state media said, killing at least seven people in the first suicide bombings in the Syrian capital since jihadists attacked in March.

Germany approves same-sex marriage in historic bill opposed by Christian chancellor Angela Merkel
The German parliament approved the legalisation of same-sex marriage on Friday in an historic, contested move. Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel voted against the bill, saying she personally felt marriage should be between a man and a woman.

Need to refresh your heart towards the Bible? 6 creative new ways to read Scripture
Sometimes we can lose our spark for reading the Bible. Perhaps reading Scripture feels like it has turned into a chore? Here are six new ways to read the Bible.

Virginia school calls off transgender 'coming out' event after pressure from parents
Fairfax County Schools was planning on holding a "Coming Out and Coming Around" event in July.