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Pastor arrested over 'extremist' Josh McDowell book 'More Than A Carpenter'
A pastor in Tajikistan has been arrested on charges of 'extremism' for having a book by a well-known US Christian author.
Islam 'does not equal terrorism' says Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Egypt peace summit
The Patriarch was speaking at the Al-Azhar International Peace Conference in Cairo, the same conference that will be addressed by Pope Francis on his two-day visit to Egypt.
President Trump's first 100 days: What has he achieved so far?
Donald Trump is approaching the 100 day marker which has been used to judge presidents' effectiveness for generations.
Franklin Graham hits out at anti conversion therapy bill, calls homosexuality an 'abomination'
Franklin Graham has hit back at a legislative bill that pledges to ban 'conversion therapy', the controversial practice whereby one can change their sexual orientation from homosexual to heterosexual.
Pope Francis begins peace mission to Egypt with killing of Christians top of the agenda
Pope Francis arrived in Cairo on Friday hoping to mend ties with Muslim leaders just as Egypt's ancient Christian community faces unprecedented pressure from Islamic State militants who have threatened to wipe it out.
What is the Coptic Orthodox Church? 6 things you should know
Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church has made frequent appearance in the news of late, but who are Coptic Christians?
Russian who caught Pokemon in church faces long jail term
A Russian state prosecutor asked a court to jail a blogger who played Pokemon Go inside a church for three-and-a-half years on Friday, saying he was guilty of inciting religious hatred.
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.
It's tempting to bulldoze a few cathedrals, but it's a bad idea
Here are three reasons we should be fighting to keep cathedrals open and thriving.
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.
Five inspiring TED talks you should watch this weekend
After the huge success of the Pope's TED talk, here are five more to inspire you.
Guildford Cathedral will not close, church officials insist
Officials at Guildford Cathedral are insisting the beleagured building will remain open in spite of crippling financial difficulties.