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Nigeria: 200 Muslims storm and destroy Catholic church
A group of several hundred Muslim youths have stormed and destroyed a Catholic church in Nigeria, days after a female pastor was hacked to death and a week after the similarly brutal killing of another, male evangelical pastor
Billy Graham cites worst sin people can commit
God does not view sin the same way man does. These days there are some sins that some people consider acceptable such as abortion and homosexuality, but God does not think that way.
Steve Harvey says 'my life is covered with grace' because of God's encouragement
American comedian, TV host and producer Steve Harvey has really come a long way from his struggling days as a homeless person. That's why he is beyond grateful every time God showers him with another blessing.
Johnson amendment: Trump's 'greatest contribution to Christianity'?
Donald Trump has said that if elected president he will abolish the "Johnson amendment" which prevents churches and other religious bodies from campaigning politically
Songs of Praise shows how churches are trying to heal Brexit divisions
Residents in Boston in Lincolnshire have been "bewildered" and "overwhelmed" by the number of immigrants to their town, the BBC's flagship Songs of Praise programme was told this week.
Priest uses Minecraft to teach students about religion
A Spanish priest has caught the attention of Microsoft executives after using a computer game to teach his students about the Church.
Justin Bieber says human distractions sometimes keep him from feeling God's presence
Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is struggling to improve his relationship with God, especially since he admittedly has many things that are keeping him from growing properly as a child of God.
Germany: Steep decline in Catholic church attendance
Almost 200,000 Catholics left the Church in Germany last year, according to figures which show an ongoing, steady decline in church attendance in that country
Why it is better not to 'play house' before marriage
Is it okay for Christian couples to live together prior to marriage? Hannah Wegman, project coordinator and writer for Concerned Women for America (CWA), says a lot of people were shocked when she and her fiancé revealed they will move in together only after getting married.
Pastor Joshua Harris apologises for negative effects of 'I Kissed Dating Goodbye'
Pastor Joshua Harris' book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" was a big hit during the 90's, and Christian singles loved how he encouraged them to seek purposeful singleness and set the benchmark for Christian dating.
British man prosecuted after confronting priest who abused him as a boy
Mark Murray sought out his abuser, Fr Romano Nardo, at the Comboni order's Verona headquarters last April with a view to confronting and forgiving him.
New national leader of New Wine appointed
Paul Harcourt will take up the position on October 1.
Deep divisions over homosexuality as UMC elects first openly gay bishop
The first openly lesbian bishop has been consecrated in the United Methodist Church (UMC), despite the denomination technically forbidding the ordination of "self-avowed practising gay people".
Lawyer calls for police to investigate former Archbishop over sex abuse bishop
A lawyer is calling for Lord Carey to be investigated following the release of files by police under a freedom of information request
Egypt: 15 arrested over arson attack on Christian homes
The incident is the latest in a string of attacks against Christians, especially in the Minya region, home to a relatively high proportion of Coptic Christians
Baton Rouge: Calls for week of prayer and fasting after more fatal shootings
The attack came nearly two weeks after the fatal police shooting of a black man in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, sparked nationwide protests.