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Franklin Graham on Christian persecution: 'If we don't wake up, it will be too late'
Hundreds of Christians and victims of persecution from around the world will meet next month in Washington for a World Summit in defence of persecuted Christians being organised by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Can Pope Francis do anything to help Egypt's Christians?
At the World Conference on Peace he is attending at al-Azhar univerisity in Cairo, the Pope will be among friends. And as someone who has shown himself unafraid to speak out on difficult issues close to his heart, he will certainly raise the issue of escalating religious persecution of Christians.
Is Marvel's new Avengers film secretly being filmed at Durham Cathedral?
Speculation has spread on social media that Marvel's next Avengers movie is being secretly filmed at England's historic Durham Cathedral.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 review: an atheist's God from beyond the stars
In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, the villain is a million-year-old deity who created himself and the world around him. Martin Saunders gives it four stars ****
What did Jesus mean when he said 'I am the vine'?
In John's account of his long address to his disciples before his betrayal and crucifixion, Jesus describes himself as the 'true vine'.
Baptist leader Paige Patterson apologises for 'racist' rap photo
The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has issued a lengthy apology after a photograph of senior staff dubbed 'racist' by critics was posted online.
Royal stamp of approval for Scripture Union as Prince Edward opens its new headquarters
Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex has officially opened a new headquarters for Scripture Union, a Christian children's charity seeking new ways to reach out to the young and unchurched.
Trump says 'major, major' conflict with North Korea possible, but seeks diplomatic solution
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programmes, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.
'I am a bishop.' Lesbian Methodist bishop defiant in the wake of challenge to her election
A lesbian bishop in the United Methodist Church asserted her calling to the ministry after a council hearing to determined whether her election last summer was valid.
'He gives wisdom to the wise': 11 Bible verses about leadership
Christians often implore each other to 'pray for our leaders', but what is good leadership? The Bible doesn't feature democracies or political elections, but it has plenty of leaders: pharoahs, kings and emperors to name a few. Scripture has much wisdom and warning for such figures. Here are 11 Bible verses about leadership.
In this square where heretics were sentenced to death by fire, the Bible is read out loud to mark the Reformation
Two hundred people met in Spain in a public reading of the Bible to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
US megachurch restores Southern Baptist commitment after it suspended financial support following Russell Moore's Trump attacks
A US megachurch which said it would cease its $1m contributions to the Southern Baptist Convention after criticism of Donald Trump by Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore, has said it will now restore its financial support.
Can this gathering of Christian and Muslim leaders find a way to peace?
A major gathering of Christians and Muslims at Cairo's prestigious Al-Azhar University has heard passionate appeals for understanding and unity from delegates.
Christians aren't reading the Bible. Why not, and what can we do about it?
New research suggests that while many Americans may have a positive view of the Bible, they hardly read it. The 'Good Book' is one many Christians struggle to find time or energy for. Why is that, and what can be done?
IRS agents visit Texas office of TV evangelist Benny Hinn
The offices of televangelist Benny Hinn have been visited by agents from the US Inland Revenue Service and the Postal Service.
What happened when someone chained a cross to Gay Street?
It started with a mysterious act of apparent malice, but it turned into an expression of grace.