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Archbishop of Canterbury in Jerusalem laments 'suffering and persecution,' says Christians can help heal the region
Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has preached a powerful sermon in Jerusalem declaring that the presence of Christians is 'essential to the life and hope of this whole area'.

Boko Haram militants release 82 kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls in prisoner exchange
Boko Haram militants have released 82 schoolgirls out of a group of more than 200 whom they kidnapped from the northeastern town of Chibok three years ago in exchange for prisoners, the presidency said on Saturday.

Josiah Duggar's ex-girlfriend Marjorie Jackson says she's praying every day for her future husband
It seems like Marjorie Jackson is more optimistic than ever as she writes in her new Bible study book, "Devoted," that she is praying for her "future husband" every day,

The one thing we really need to be able to show God's love to others
We who received such a love must realize that we are also told to give it away.

3 Bible passages to encourage you to keep fighting the good fight of faith when you feel tempted to give up
The Word of God encourages us to fight the good fight of faith and not give up most especially when we are tempted to.

Irish police are investigating Stephen Fry for blasphemy over 'God is a maniac' comments
Irish police have launched an investigation into whether Stephen Fry broke Ireland's blasphemy law when he described God as 'capricious, mean-minded and stupid' in a 2015 TV interview.

Christian man sentenced to life in prison in Pakistan for sending 'blasphemous' text messages
A court in Pakistan has sentenced a Christian man to life imprisonment under the country's blasphemy law for allegedly sending "blasphemous" text messages from his mobile phone.

5 warning signs of depression
Feeling down and blue from time to time is a normal part of life. However, when emotions like despair and hopelessness threaten to overwhelm you, then you may be depressed.

Christian worship leader makes it to final round of 'The Voice' after saying it was God who prompted him to enter singing contest
A Knoxville, Tennessee, worship leader who says God led him to the NBC singing competition "The Voice," officially made it as one of the top 10 finalists competing to win.

Dolly Parton shares how God intervened when she tried to commit suicide
Country singer Dolly Parton revealed that she was at the point of taking her own life after "an affair of the heart" ended, but God intervened in an unusual way.

Aaron Hernandez wrote John 3:16 in blood on prison cell wall, told fiancee his death was 'Almighty's plan' in suicide note
"This was the Supreme's, the Almighty's plan, not mine!" Hernandez wrote in his note to Shayanna Jenkins.

New Jersey faith leaders unite to oppose Trump's 'cruel' policies affecting minorities
Faith leaders in New Jersey are vowing a determined opposition to the 'cruel' policies of President Trump on healthcare and immigration, standing up for minorities and the vulnerable.
The tribe that worships local god Prince Philip longs for his return
The retirement of Britain's Prince Philip from public life led world headlines on Thursday, but his most devout and remote followers have only just heard the news.

Archbishops: Religion must be central in general election to avoid extremism
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling on politicians to take faith seriously if they are to defeat terror and extremism in their first major intervention on the general election.

Welby and UK's top faith leaders back anniversary campaign for Jo Cox
The UK's top faith leaders are throwing their weight behind a campaign to unite different communities and religious groups in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.

Duggar family news: Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo are putting off baby plans to focus on ministry work in Texas
"We'll see what happens," he said.