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French presidential debate dominated by Islam and Burkini row
French presidential debate dominated by Islam and Burkini row

France's top presidential candidates have clashed over the burkini in a feisty televised debate on Monday.

Katy Perry steps closer to buying LA convent after legal dispute pits Catholic hierarchy against its own nuns
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.

Faith in the Fire: 7 quotes from Reformation icon Thomas Cramner
Faith in the Fire: 7 quotes from Reformation icon Thomas Cramner

On this day in 1556, English Reformer and wordsmith Thomas Cramner was burned alive. To his dying breath, Cramner knew the weight of words. Here are 7 of his best quotes.

\'I believe in Jesus Christ\': The \'broad\' Irish Catholicism of terrorist-turned-peacemaker Martin McGuinness
'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
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.

Priest terrorises child in North Korean anti-Christian propaganda

A video allegedly showing anti-Christian propaganda broadcast on North Korean state TV has been shared online.

Looking for a summer pilgrimage? Go see these 1300-year-old treasures at Durham Cathedral
Looking for a summer pilgrimage? Go see these 1300-year-old treasures at Durham Cathedral

Treasures dating back more than 1,300 years to St Cuthbert will be unveiled at Durham Cathedral later this summer.

See where Jesus died and was buried - Tomb now restored in Jerusalem
See where Jesus died and was buried - Tomb now restored in Jerusalem

Just in time for Easter, the tomb believed to be that of Jesus at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre has been restored in a multi-million dollar renovation, with pilgrims able to see for the fist time the bare stone of the ancient burial cave.

Mandisa returns with \'Out of the Dark\' album after battling depression for 3 years
Mandisa returns with 'Out of the Dark' album after battling depression for 3 years

Grammy Award-winning singer and former "American Idol" contestant Mandisa is back with a new album called 'Out of the Dark.'

Why some Christian parents are telling the evangelical community to watch \'Beauty and the Beast\'
Why some Christian parents are telling the evangelical community to watch 'Beauty and the Beast'

Some members of the evangelical community expressed disappointment after finding out that Disney's newest movie "Beauty and the Beast" would include an "exclusively gay moment." Some even called for a boycott of the movie, arguing that children need to be protected from the LGBT agenda.

6 ways your marriage can glorify God
6 ways your marriage can glorify God

Here are six ways your marriage can glorify God.

Does God ever ignore any of our prayers?
Does God ever ignore any of our prayers?

Does God really ignore the prayers of people who might not walk in His way?

Is it OK for a married Christian couple to divorce?
Is it OK for a married Christian couple to divorce?

While marriage certainly has its great points and benefits, we can never deny that it also has downsides and other unpleasant moments. Are these enough reason for some couples to call it quits and sign up for divorce?

3 signs that you are saved
3 signs that you are saved

Jesus said that as proof of the wind, "you hear its sound." It's the same with being born again by the Spirit of God: you see signs proving one's salvation.

Should Christians participate in a boys\' or girls\' night out?
Should Christians participate in a boys' or girls' night out?

Simply put, as Christian we aren't prohibited from doing anything except sin. But not all are good, even more helpful or beneficial, for us. Not all things "edify" or build us up in the faith, even if they are surely enjoyable.

Why Belle\'s love for the Beast is a challenge for Christians
Why Belle's love for the Beast is a challenge for Christians

It's likely the gospel had nothing to do with the plot of the film "Beauty and the Beast," but it's so hard to miss the parallelism.