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Amid the rubble of an Iraqi town, it seemed all was destroyed. But then they found a sign of hope – a crucifix
Amid the rubble of an Iraqi town, it seemed all was destroyed. But then they found a sign of hope – a crucifix

A battered wooden cross bearing a figure of the crucified Christ was discovered peeking from the rubble left by Islamic State outside St George's Church near Alqosh in Iraq.

Ascension Day: 4 reasons it matters for Christians today
Ascension Day: 4 reasons it matters for Christians today

Today is Ascension Day – when the Church celebrates Jesus' ascension from earth into heaven. It's a baffling story, should we just ignore it?

Donald Trump said he prayed to God for wisdom at the Western Wall during Jerusalem visit
Donald Trump said he prayed to God for wisdom at the Western Wall during Jerusalem visit

"I visited the Western Wall, and marveled at the monument to God's presence," Trump said.

Imam faces backlash from Muslims after claiming Prophet Muhammad was originally a Christian
Imam faces backlash from Muslims after claiming Prophet Muhammad was originally a Christian

A controversial Muslim preacher from Sydney, Australia has angered fellow Muslims by saying on television that the Islamic Prophet Muhammad was actually a Christian before he turned 40.

WATCH: How you can pray for Manchester – \'We weep with those who weep\'
WATCH: How you can pray for Manchester – 'We weep with those who weep'

Manchester's church leaders spoke to Christian Today to offer their prayers and reflections the day after the worst terrorist attack to hit the UK in more than a decade.

\'God is slow to anger\': 7 Bible verses on compassion for helping to heal a broken world
'God is slow to anger': 7 Bible verses on compassion for helping to heal a broken world

The Bible shows us again and again the good news of God's compassion for us, perhaps most vividly demonstrated in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

What does it feel like for Muslims to be blamed for terrorist attacks?
What does it feel like for Muslims to be blamed for terrorist attacks?

How has the wider non-Muslim UK population responded to the Manchester bombing?

What is worse for Christians – the guilt of sin, or the shame of being found out?
What is worse for Christians – the guilt of sin, or the shame of being found out?

It turns out that Americans are motivated more by feelings of shame than conscience, according to a new study.

5 lessons from Barna about the divided Christians of America
5 lessons from Barna about the divided Christians of America

A recent extensive study by Barna Group has explored the ideological commitments of America's diverse faith communities. Assessing everything from theological conservatism to LGBT sympathies and gun ownership, the research shines an interesting light on some of America's most influential groups.

A pastor claims he has God\'s phone number. Can he help us think differently about prayer?
A pastor claims he has God's phone number. Can he help us think differently about prayer?

As if Christians didn't already have enough of a reputation for being somewhere on the spectrum between mad and weird, we've now seen the emergence of a pastor who says he had God's personal phone number, and regularly calls him on his cell.

Abuse victims are \'spiteful\' boys who were rejected by priests, claims Vatican envoy
Abuse victims are 'spiteful' boys who were rejected by priests, claims Vatican envoy

Some children who have accused priests of child sex abuse are no more than 'spiteful' boys who fell in love with priests and were rejected, according to a Vatican envoy.

Berlin security stepped up as Barack Obama and Angela Merkel prepare to debate the Reformation
Berlin security stepped up as Barack Obama and Angela Merkel prepare to debate the Reformation

Security in Berlin has been stepped up in Berlin as Germany's capital prepares to welcome the former US President Barack Obama, visiting Berlin for the 500th anniversary celebrations of the Reformation.

Billy Graham chaplains respond to Manchester bombing
Billy Graham chaplains respond to Manchester bombing

Among the Christian responders to Monday's Manchester bombing are trained chaplains from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Justin Bieber fans beg him to cancel London gig after Manchester attack
Justin Bieber fans beg him to cancel London gig after Manchester attack

Bieber fans are frightened for the star's safety, and the safety of his fans, after Ariane Grande's concert was targeted. She has now suspended her own world tour.

Aldersgate Day: How John Wesley\'s conversion transformed the Church
Aldersgate Day: How John Wesley's conversion transformed the Church

On this day in 1738 a man named John Wesley had a profound experience that changed his life – and arguably transformed the Church as well.

Catholic priest and parishioners held hostage by Islamist terrorists in the Philippines
Catholic priest and parishioners held hostage by Islamist terrorists in the Philippines

A Filipino Catholic priest and some parishioners have been kidnapped and taken hostage by radical Islamic terrorists.