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Donald Trump draws more support from Catholic voters â despite Pope Francis' 'not a Christian' label on him
Pope Francis' reference to Donald Trump as a "wall builder" who is "not a Christian" last February appeared to have no effect on the U.S. Republican presidential front-runner's popularity among Catholics, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows.

Pope Francis tells youth: Love is 'the only valid document identifying us as Christians'
Pope Francis told thousands of youth gathered in Rome that happiness is not a game app that they can download in their mobile phones.

How and where can one find happiness? First, understand its true meaning, says Pastor Greg Laurie
People often end up feeling miserable when they search for happiness, and Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship believes that it is because people fail to grasp what happiness really means.People often end up feeling miserable when they search for happiness, and Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship believes that it is because people fail to grasp what happiness really means.

6 countries where owning a Bible is dangerous
While as Christians we don't take the Bible for granted, many of us might not regularly register how fortunate we are to be able to own our own Bibles or have access to one. Here are five countries where simply owning a Bible is dangerous.

Struggling with your appearance? Here's what God has to say about your beauty
You don't need to make it onto a "world's most beautiful" list to know that you're a masterpiece.

Billy Graham: 'We are all God's children, but His only begotten son Jesus is unique'
Someone asked world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham if Christians differ from Jesus Christ. After all, Christians are given the distinction of being children of God just like Jesus, who is the only begotten Son of God. However, Graham says people cannot compare themselves to Jesus because He is unique.

Tim Farron urges government to accept 3,000 child refugees
An extra 3,000 unaccompanied children may be accepted into Britain after a number of Conservative MPs are rumoured to vote against the government in a crucial vote on Monday evening.

India: Church vandalised and pastor and wife doused in petrol
A pastor and his wife have been doused in petrol during an attack on their church in India, Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports.

Remains of 16th century cross found in Arkansas
Archaeologists believe they have found the remains of a 16th century cross that was erected in the US by a Spanish conquistador.

Pastor whose pregnant wife was fatally shot: 'I hope to share the gospel with her killers'
The pastor husband of Amanda Blackburn, who died after being shot in the head at her home by intruders last November, has said he has forgiven her killers, and wants to share the gospel with them.

Five wholesome game ideas for your hen party
The first thing that comes to mind for many when they hear the words "hen party" are excessive alcohol consumption and x-rated entertainment

10 Bible verses to help you with unresolved anger
The Bible is littered with references to anger, and though righteous anger is a good thing, Scripture is clear that Christians are to forgive and not let anger consumer them.

Bangladesh: Islamic State claims machete murder of English professor
Islamic State said it was behind the death of Rezaul Karim Siddiquee, 58.
'World's strongest pastor' breaks 25th world record
A 53-year-old Lutheran minister has broken a world record for strength by pulling three fire engines in Canada.

Churches need to be more LGBT inclusive to deliver public services - Steve Chalke
Churches are not trusted to deliver public services such as education, new research has found.

Pope Francis urges prayer for kidnapped priests in Syria
"May the Merciful God touch the heart of the abductors and grant the release of our brothers," Francis said.