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Donald Trump calls out media for mocking Christians
Donald Trump calls out media for mocking Christians

In a speech before social conservatives in Washington on Friday, the controversial businessman criticised American media organisations for their supposed mockery of Christians, while promising to champion religious liberty if he wins the U.S. presidency.

New Catholic schools allowed to be opened in the U.K.

More Roman Catholic schools may soon open in the United Kingdom after Prime Minister Theresa May's new government decided to lift a ban that prevented churches from opening new educational institutions.

Chinese officials prevent bishop, aide from leading faithful in \'China\'s Jerusalem\'
Chinese officials prevent bishop, aide from leading faithful in 'China's Jerusalem'

The persecution of Christians in China continues to escalate, and not even high-ranking Roman Catholic officials sent by the Vatican have been spared from harassment.

Christians in Middle East could be wiped out by \'indifference\' warns expert
Christians in Middle East could be wiped out by 'indifference' warns expert

Christian survivors of Islamic State atrocities in the Middle East now face "genocide by attrition" according to a leading expert on the subject.

Right-wing Family Research Council launches tour to mobilise Christians in US election
Right-wing Family Research Council launches tour to mobilise Christians in US election

The President of the right-wing Family Research Council (FRC), Tony Perkins, has announced a nationwide tour to encourage Christians to vote in the presidential election in November.

Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha as May and Welby issue warm messages
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha as May and Welby issue warm messages

Muslims around the world today celebrated the Eid al-Adha holiday, one of the two most important festivals of the Islamic calendar.

Academic finds that EU \'leave\' voters do not equate Bible with British values
Academic finds that EU 'leave' voters do not equate Bible with British values

Politicians who appealed to the Bible and "British values" in an attempt to persuade voters to opt to "remain" in the European Union might actually have had the opposite effect and made them more likely to vote "leave", according to a new study.

L.A. pastor, sports legend from Bethel Church to compete in mind-boggling race: 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
L.A. pastor, sports legend from Bethel Church to compete in mind-boggling race: 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents

A pastor and a legendary runner are facing the biggest test of their lives.

West doing little to stop Christian genocide in Mideast, activists say: \'Wilfully blind or, worse, disinterested?\'
West doing little to stop Christian genocide in Mideast, activists say: 'Wilfully blind or, worse, disinterested?'

They pointed their finger at the genocide happening in the Middle East and then ... well, that's just about it.

15 years later, 9/11 survivor recalls miracle at 81st floor of World Trade Center: \'By the Grace of God\'
15 years later, 9/11 survivor recalls miracle at 81st floor of World Trade Center: 'By the Grace of God'

Jean Potter believes she heard the voice of God loud and clear on the morning of September 11, 2001 at the 81st floor of the World Trade Center when the terrorists struck with their hijacked planes.

China: Gay student files lawsuit against Government over textbooks describing homosexuality as \'disorder\'
China: Gay student files lawsuit against Government over textbooks describing homosexuality as 'disorder'

A gay Chinese student activist today filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Education over school textbooks describing homosexuality as a mental disorder, in the latest step by China's small but growing gay rights movement.

Paralympics swimmer gives praise to God after her second gold medal
Paralympics swimmer gives praise to God after her second gold medal

Bethany Firth had no doubt who to thank for her second gold medal at the Rio Paralympic Games. Almost before catching her breath, Firth, from Northern Ireland, raised her eyes and praised God.

Pope Francis: True evangelising is not debating or winning arguments
Pope Francis: True evangelising is not debating or winning arguments

Pope Francis has said that evangelising is not to knock on doors declaring that 'Christ is risen' but instead to live out the faith through actions and to talk "with meekness, with love, with no desire to win an argument".

Clinton running-mate Tim Kaine believes Catholic Church on path to backing gay marriage
Clinton running-mate Tim Kaine believes Catholic Church on path to backing gay marriage

Hillary Clinton's Catholic running mate Tim Kaine believes his Church is on the road to dropping its opposition to gay marriage.

Trump well received by Values Voter Summit as evangelical leader attacks \'namby pamby\' voters who reject him
Trump well received by Values Voter Summit as evangelical leader attacks 'namby pamby' voters who reject him

Donald Trump was well received by an evangelical conference on Friday, emphasising his promise to repeal the Johnson Amendment which bars churches and other religious institutions from engaging in political advocacy.

Britain must do more to help refugees, say Christian and other faith leaders
Britain must do more to help refugees, say Christian and other faith leaders

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams heads a list of more than 200 religious leaders who call for more refugees to be admitted into the UK.