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Archaeologists uncover ancient Viking settlement underneath historic church ruins in Norway
Archaeologists uncover ancient Viking settlement underneath historic church ruins in Norway

The demolished St. Clement's church, where Olaf II of Norway was enshrined, held more secrets than originally thought

What Christians should do if their spouses have an emotional affair
What Christians should do if their spouses have an emotional affair

Emotional affairs are real and dangerous, and often lead to physical affairs.

Many believe Ethiopia was the first country to accept Christianity – now for some it is being outlawed
Many believe Ethiopia was the first country to accept Christianity – now for some it is being outlawed

Christianity could be outlawed in Ethiopia for smaller congregations and house churches where a worshippers meet for less formal prayer or smaller services.

No bullet-proof glass for Pope Francis on Egypt visit
No bullet-proof glass for Pope Francis on Egypt visit

Pope Francis will not travel in a bullet-proof vehicle when he travels to Egypt later this week, in spite of the risk to his life from Islamist extremists.

Is this the oldest surviving image of the Virgin Mary?
Is this the oldest surviving image of the Virgin Mary?

Archaeologists may have unknowingly uncovered the earliest surviving depiction of the Virgin Mary.

New head for Embrace the Middle East charity
New head for Embrace the Middle East charity

UK charity Embrace the Middle East has announced the appointment of its new chief executive, Tim Livesey.

Is this the perfect title for a group of musical monks and nuns?
Is this the perfect title for a group of musical monks and nuns?

A group of nuns have formed a band at America's Catholic University, with their musical ensemble titled 'Force of Habit'.

The faith perspective: How Psalm 33 speaks to our political reality
The faith perspective: How Psalm 33 speaks to our political reality

In the face of so many genuine reasons to be fearful about the state of the world, we have some options.

New threat to nurses and midwives over abortions, warns Christian nurse
New threat to nurses and midwives over abortions, warns Christian nurse

A leading Christian nurse is warning that nurses and midwives could find themselves under new pressures to be involved with abortions and other procedures that go against their conscience.

Ecumenical Patriarch defends Holy and Great Council in Geneva address
Ecumenical Patriarch defends Holy and Great Council in Geneva address

The Patriarch of Constantinople has used an address at the World Council of Churches in Geneva to defend the Pan-Orthodox Council in Crete last year that was damaged by the last-minute withdrawal of several Churches.

London\'s fire-fighting bishop: Who was St Mellitus?
London's fire-fighting bishop: Who was St Mellitus?

A saint named Mellitus died on this day in 624. You might not have heard of him, but he's an icon of Church history who played an essential role in bringing Christianity to pagan Britain.

Want to solve the crisis facing England\'s cathedrals? Here is one answer
Want to solve the crisis facing England's cathedrals? Here is one answer

The problems facing cathedrals are symptoms of a malaise at the heart of the wider Church. But there might still be room for hope.

WATCH: Viral video sees kids imagine the face of God
WATCH: Viral video sees kids imagine the face of God

'What do you think created everything?' A recent viral video sees children attempting to describe 'God' to an illustrator.

France now has a clear choice – which way will it turn?
France now has a clear choice – which way will it turn?

There was a palpable sense of relief in TV channels' election night studios as the initial estimates of voting in the first round of France's presidential election came in on Sunday evening.

Why does Jesus say \'If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven\'?
Why does Jesus say 'If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven'?

Is Jesus really saying that unless – as Jesus followers and Church – we forgive people, they somehow remain unforgiven by God?

Persecuted Guatemalan pastor wins prestigious award for protecting his community
Persecuted Guatemalan pastor wins prestigious award for protecting his community

A Guatemalan evangelical pastor and farmer was awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize on Monday for defending his community's land.