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Church brings Christ to residents in troubled South Sudan, U.S. lawmaker says
In South Sudan, the Church is following Jesus' example by doing its part in helping residents suffering from the civil war, a humanitarian crisis, and the threat of mass starvation.

Church-based group helps children, homeless fight Zika virus in U.S.
In the US, Catholic organizations are doing their share to make sure that people are protected from the infection, and that the virus does not further spread.

Lutheran bishops say church weddings in Finland only for straight couples
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland has announced that it will not officiate same-sex weddings as the country's gay marriage law takes effect in March next year.

State lawyer asks court to dismiss church's bathroom lawsuit
The assistant attorney general of the U.S. state of Iowa asked a federal district court on Wednesday to dismiss the lawsuit filed by a church challenging the state's transgender bathroom policy, saying the church's fears of censorship and punishment are unfounded.

Iran beats and arrests more Christians as authorities crack down on family parties, weddings
There's no let up in the campaign to persecute Christians in Iran with at least five more Christian converts arrested last week for their newfound faith in Christ.

Two-thirds of British Christians have had supernatural experience, study says
Feeling God's presence, getting healed, having prayers answeredâthese supernatural experiences are nothing new as far as Christians in the United Kingdom are concerned.

Christian Colleges dominate list of 'absolute worst' for LGBT students
More than 100 Christian colleges have been named on a "shame list" of the "absolute worst" for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.

Virgin Mary statue 'weeps' in Honduras: Priest says it's not fake; worshippers baffled
There have been previous reports of statues or images of the Virgin Mary shedding tears, but the latest one in Honduras is different.

ISIS rooting for Trump to win November election, believing he'll be the one to lead U.S., West to destruction
Although Donald Trump has promised to wipe them off the face of the earth, the Islamic State (ISIS) is going all-out in their support for him, precisely because of his plan to engage the terrorist organisation head-on if he wins the White House this November.

If there's intelligent life in another planet, would such life forms need the Gospel? Bible scholars reflect
The Bible does not mention intelligent life elsewhere in the universe, but what if there is?

Change your life by making a decision for Christ, says Franklin Graham
One decision can "change your life forever" according to a new film from Billy Graham being made available free as a new Christian evangelistic tool.

Children and women at risk from Calais 'Jungle' demolition, warns charity
Women, children and wounded refugees will "seriously at risk" if the Calais "Jungle" is demolished, a leading aid charity at the refugee camp has warned.

Army chaplain speaks of doing God's work during Ebola crisis
When a distraught mother wept for her child in Ebola-striken Sierra Leone, Scots Army chaplain Rev Chris Kellock did the natural human thing: he put his arm around her to comfort her.

Italy: Evangelicals unite to offer support after earthquake
Following the tragic earthquake which claimed 294 lives in Central Italy five days ago, a coalition of evangelicals have united at a summit in Borbona, nearby Amatrice, to offer support and relief.

Refugee and migrant deaths up by one fifth says Oxfam
Refugee and migrant deaths have increased by more than fifth since the tragic drowning of three-year-old Alan Kurdi in the Mediterranean, according to latest figures.

Four suicide bombers killed after they target Christians in Pakistan
Four suicide bombers and one civilian were killed after they attempted to attack a Christian colony near Peshawar in Pakistan in the early hours of this morning.