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Church of Scotland reaffirms support of EU
The Church of Scotland has reaffirmed its belief the UK should remain the EU.

10 Bible verses to share with the happy couple on their engagement
The news that people you care about are planning to enter a holy union and spend the rest of their lives together in marriage is so often met with an uninspiring "congrats" so why not get creative and opt for a Bible verse to capture your hopes and happiness for the couple?

New book to contain previously unpublished writings of Mother Teresa
Reflections on mercy and compassion by Mother Teresa that have never been released before are to be published in the weeks leading up to her canonisation in September.

Feeling overwhelmed? Here are five things it's worth remembering about God
If you're feeling overwhelmed for whatever reason, looking to God as you work to stay on top of everything, or reach the realisation that you've taken on too much, can help relieve your stress. Here are five things to remember about God when you're overloaded.

Wrestling Jacob: A picture of human beings' struggle with God
There's a strange story in Genesis 32: 22-32 about the patriach Jacob's meeting with a divine being.

Tony Blair: Only 'proper ground war' can defeat ISIS
A "proper ground war" against ISIS is needed according to former Prime Minster Tony Blair.

China sees sevenfold increase in persecution against Christians
Persecution against Christians in China has increased sevenfold since 2008, according to the latest report by China Aid.

'Let the cries of grief at last fall silent!': Syrian Christian children to pray for peace
Orthodox and Catholic Christian children will take part in a day of prayer for peace in Syria on June 1, it has been announced.

Government to investigate use of British cluster bombs in Yemen
Claims that illegal British-made cluster bombs are being used by Saudi Arabia in the Yemen civil war is being investigated by the UK government.

Most Americans prefer Israel over Palestine
White evangelical Republicans are the most likely to support Israel, while liberal Democrats are among the few to favour Palestine.

Christians have a duty to convert all Muslims, including ISIS militants â Vatican official
Christians have a duty to convert all Muslims but not Jews, according to Cardinal Kurt Koch.

Full term abortion: Debunking a dogmatic agenda
MP Rachael Maskell gives her take on the abortion debate in the wake of the Royal College of Midwives row.

Pope calms speculation surrounding Ireland visit as Vatican confirms 2018 World Meeting of Families in Dublin
Pope Francis has dampened hopes he may visit Ireland for the 2018 World Meeting of Families.

Trump's new 'liaison for Christian policy' claims he stopped a tsunami through prayer
Frank Amedia was involved in a bribery scandal and claims to have stopped a tsunami hitting an island in Hawaii through the power of prayer.

British group jailed for terror offences, plans to take children to live under ISIS
A British trio who planned to travel to Syria and join ISIS have been jailed for terrorism-related offences.

Desmond Tutu's daughter gives up Church ministry after same-sex marriage
Archbishop Desmond Tutu's daughter has given up her licence to serve as an Anglican priest after marrying a woman.