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Church attendance has risen since Fr Jacques Hamel's murder, says Archbishop
The number of people attending mass in the area where Father Jacques Hamel was murdered has increased since his death, said the Archbishop of Rouen.
Church becomes first Birmingham organisation to sponsor family of Syrian refugees
Birmingham's Methodist Church has become the first organisation in the city to take advantage of the government's community sponsorship scheme for Syrian refugees, by sponsoring a family of four as they settle into the city.
Rare gold coin with Nero's face found in Jerusalem
An exceptionally rare gold coin emblazoned with the face of the Roman Emperor Nero dating back to around A.D. 60 has been discovered by archaeologists working on excavations on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
Pete Greig: Three books that have changed my life
Pete Greig on the importance of reading, and the three books that have most impacted his spiritual life
Pope Francis: Church pastors must spend time with the poor
Pope Francis has spoken out against pastors who self-indulge and distance themselves from the sufferings of the poor, in his traditional midweek address in St Peter's square.
MPs condemn 'scandal' of UK failure over FGM
The failure of British authorities to bring one successful prosecution for female genital mutilation in more than 30 years is a "national scandal", MPs said today.
Kenya pressuring refugees to leave against their will, claims human rights group
Kenya is coercing Somalian refugees out of the Dadaab refugee camp and back to their own country against their will, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.
Trump interrupted by pastor as he uses church address to attack Clinton
The pastor of a black church in Michigan has interrupted Donald Trump as he railed against Hillary Clinton during an address to the church's faithful.
Merkel wants Germany to get refugees into workforce faster
Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday that Germany needed "viable solutions" to integrate refugees into the workforce faster after she met with blue-chip companies, which have hired just over 100 refugees since around a million arrived in the country last year.
Philly Jesus found guilty of trespassing at an Apple Store, sentenced to three months' probation
A 30-year-old man named Michael Grant, known to many as Philly Jesus, was found guilty of trespassing at an Apple Store in Philadelphia earlier this year and sentenced to three months of probation.
Ever felt like you're in a dead end? Here's an encouragement for you
God's not done with you yet.
3 things Christians should consider when buying new gadgets
Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Watch what you eat: a practical guide to knowing why we should 'test the spirits'
Friends, our diet is Christ Himself.
U.S. government should end legal troubles of nuns who stood up against contraceptives, bishops say
There is a chance for the government to make the nuns' legal worries go away, and American bishops are urging U.S. authorities to "seize that opportunity."
Girl with deformed feet can now walk normally thanks to Christian network's help
The seemingly unreachable dream of a young girl's mother came true, thanks to the generosity of some Christians.
Next U.S. President urged to put persecuted Christians on agenda
As the United States presidential race heats up, the head of a Catholic organization is calling on the candidates to put people who are often neglected high up on their agenda: persecuted Christians in the Middle East.