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Queen sends private message of condolence to widow of Martin McGuinness as sources tell of strong rapport over faith
The Queen is to send a private letter of condolence to the widow of Martin McGuinness, it was revealed today.

Trump critic Russell Moore wins backing of ERLC committee for his 'integrity and boldness'
Embattled Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore has won the backing of the executive committee of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of which he is president.

The 'Fifth Evangelist': the Christian legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach
Today is the birthday of legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach, a man widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of all time. He was also a committed Christian who dedicated his work 'To the greater glory of God'.

Katy Perry steps closer to buying LA convent after legal dispute pits Catholic hierarchy against its own nuns
The popular singer Katy Perry is one step closer to buying a former Catholic convent in Los Angeles after an LA court sided with her in a legal dispute which has pitted the Archdiocese against its own nuns.

'I believe in Jesus Christ': The 'broad' Irish Catholicism of terrorist-turned-peacemaker Martin McGuinness
As the tributes to and comments about Martin McGuiness testify today, the former IRA chief of staff who became a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process is as divisive in death as he was in life. But one area of his life that is not in doubt, was his faith.

Martin McGuinness: A 'courageous' and 'complex' peacemaker who turned away from his violent IRA past
Figures from the religious and political worlds are today paying tribute to Martin McGuinness, the former IRA chief of staff who became a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process.

Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee could be in place this week
Donald Trump's nomination for the Supreme Court could be in place by the end of this week if he survives a tough grilling by the Senate.

Bar Mitzvah in Israel halted after boy found to be wearing 'Christian' prayer shawl
A bar mitzvah or 'coming of age' ceremony in Israel had to be halted after a rabbi spotted that the 13-year-old boy was wearing a prayer shawl with Christian inscriptions.

Arrest Snoop Dogg for Donald Trump clown video, says Christian pastor
A leading black pastor and TV talk show host, Rev Jesse Lee Peterson, is calling for the arrest of Snoop Dogg for a controversial video which shows the rapper shooting a clown-style mock-up of US President Donald Trump with a replica gun.

Don't fear refugees, say US evangelical leaders: 'Jesus threw off the protections of heaven'
National evangelical leaders in the US are attacking Donald Trump supporters and urging Christians to welcome refugees in America.

US Muslims Must Have Same Religious Freedoms As Christians, Say Evangelical Leaders
Prominent evangelical leaders are backing religious freedoms for Muslims and other faiths as well as Christianity after a poll highlighted few Americans backing civil liberties for Islam.

Trump Wins Over Hispanic Evangelical Leader As Samuel Rodriguez Backs Him On Immigration After Earlier Criticisms
The influential Hispanic Christian leader Samuel Rodriguez has expressed his support for Donald Trump over immigration reform following the President's speech to Congress yesterday.

Bible Left Untouched And Unmoved After Powerful Tornado Rips Through Christian University In Mississippi
Powerful tornadoes ripped through southern Mississippi late last month, bringing death and destruction to many places.

US President Donald Trump Tells American People They Should 'Trust In God'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland to "trust in God," because if they do, there's nothing they cannot achieve.

How Should Christians Respond To Donald Trump? Obama's Faith Advisor Sees A Fresh Opportunity
Michael Wear, Barack Obama's former faith advisor sits down with Christian Today's Harry Farley

This Tennessee Pastor Is Furious After Planned Parenthood Thanks Him For Donations: 'It Wasn't Me'
A pastor in Tennessee is complaining after he was pranked in a fundraising campaign for the controversial Planned Parenthood organisation.