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Jerusalem bus blast causes around 20 casualties â Israeli media
An explosion aboard a bus in Jerusalem caused around 20 casualties on Monday, Israeli media said, and police said it may have been a militant attack or the result of a fire from other causes.

Meet the Christian woman who adopted EIGHT children from a Russian orphanage
Dr Susan Hillis is a devout Christian, a world class scientist, and a champion for adoption. Krish Kandiah meets her.

400 refugees feared dead after boats capsize in Mediterranean, reports say
At least 400 refugees are feared to have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea after their boats capsized on the way to Europe.

India: Church leaders fear government's 'anti-Christian agenda'
Church leaders have accused the Indian government of an anti-Christian agenda following a move to reassess the minority status given to some schools.

Christian parents print 'Our God is Bigger' shirts to protest removal of Bible verse from school's website
Christian parents have launched a T-shirt campaign in response to the removal of a Bible verse from a school website following complaints by atheists.

Syrian refugees picked for the Vatican: 'Pope Francis saved our lives'
The refugees picked by Pope Francis to be taken in by the Vatican have praised him as their "saviour".

Irish nun who died in Ecuador earthquake was 'beautiful person'
An Irish nun has been announced as one of more than 250 dead in an earthquake in Ecuador.

Rare discovery of ancient stone cross fragments reveal English town as 'centre for Christianity'
Two pieces from a 10th century Anglo-Saxon stone cross found at a church in Louth, Lincolnshire, have shed light on the town's early Christian roots.

Christian women are the most vulnerable to persecution, says conference
In order to encourage unified action against the plight of Christian women throughout the world, the participants of the recent Marcham Conference issued a letter to the global church asking it to acknowledge the extent and severity of violence against Christian women â especially in communities under pressure for their faith.

Ark Encounter Christian theme park will only hire Christians
There will be up to 400 jobs going when the 510-foot long Ark Encounter attraction opens its doors to the public on July 7, but there's one catch for job hunters â applicants should be Christian before they are considered for the post.

Senior ISIS fighter killed in US air strike
A senior ISIS figher was killed in a helicopter raid in Iraq on Monday, according to the Kurdish regional security council.

Christian charities unite to fight Ofsted becoming 'state regulator of religion'
A coalition of Christian charities have warned Ofsted, the schools' inspections body, is becoming the "state regulator of religion".

Christ-centered parenting: God fills the gaps we sinful parents can't
In His Word, God represents Himself as many things -- Protector, Potter, Jehovah, Provider, Healer and many others. But over and over again in scripture, God presents Himself as the Father.
Mayoral election: Sadiq Khan courts Christian vote with series of church visits
Sadiq Khan, Labour candidate for the Mayor of London, has been wooing Christian voters with a series of church visits.

Archbishop of Canterbury met Robert Mugabe for 'pastoral' meeting
The Archbishop of Canterbury has attended a private meeting with the President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe.

ISIS sees dramatic fall in revenue as air strikes target oil production
ISIS' rule in the Middle East is facing new threats due to a significant fall in its monthly revenue, a US-based analysis firm said today.