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U.S. missionary recalls story on how Jesus Christ appeared before Muslim family in Mideast refugee camp

Jesus Christ is in the war-torn places in the Middle East, "in the middle of the desert, in the dirt" and touching the lives of "the poor in spirit, the broken-hearted, the contrite, the desperate."

African churches could face \'consequences\' for supporting criminalisation of homosexuality
African churches could face 'consequences' for supporting criminalisation of homosexuality

Churches in areas such as Uganda and Nigeria who support the criminalisation of homosexuality, could face "consequences" the Archbishop of Canterbury told the Church of England's governing body today.

Vatican: Yes, Catholic bishops do have to report child abuse
Vatican: Yes, Catholic bishops do have to report child abuse

It was widely reported last week that new bishops undertaking a Vatican course were told that they were not obliged to report abuse when it was discovered.

Feeling overwhelmed? 10 Bible verses about rest
Feeling overwhelmed? 10 Bible verses about rest

The day seems too full and we feel we need to take a break, but we feel guilty.

Is the Vicar of Dibley set to come back as a bishop?
Is the Vicar of Dibley set to come back as a bishop?

Could the Vicar of Dibley be about to return to the nation's TV screens as a bishop?

Welby at Synod: Primates meeting was \'spun more than Donald Trump\'
Welby at Synod: Primates meeting was 'spun more than Donald Trump'

The Archbishop of Canterbury also urged warring factions in the Church of England's governing assembly not to put power struggles over human flourishing and freedom when discussing human sexuality.

Steve Chalke: Some Muslim teaching is closer to Christ than some churches\'
Steve Chalke: Some Muslim teaching is closer to Christ than some churches'

Steve Chalke, Baptist minister and founder of Oasis, has told Christian Today he believes parts of Islamic theology better reflect God's character than some Christian teaching.

Attacks on churches are increasing, says French interior minister
Attacks on churches are increasing, says French interior minister

Religion is under attack in France, according to Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve.

How can Christians find \'the one\' in the modern dating age?
How can Christians find 'the one' in the modern dating age?

If you're single, regardless of whether you celebrate St Valentine's Day or not, the 14th of February can leave you feeling a little bit left out. For Christians, love is for life, not just for St Valentine's Day but finding the love of your life can be a lot harder than it seems. And the difficulty of finding someone to settle down with has increased in this digital dating age.

University of Westminster \'invades privacy\' by putting CCTV cameras in prayer rooms
University of Westminster 'invades privacy' by putting CCTV cameras in prayer rooms

The University of Westminster has been accused of invading students' privacy after it installed CCTV cameras in campus prayer rooms.

Evangelicals can pick the next US president, says Southern Baptist leader
Evangelicals can pick the next US president, says Southern Baptist leader

Evangelicals can pick the next US president, according to the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Ronnie Floyd.

Fasting for Lent... and the terror of temptation
Fasting for Lent... and the terror of temptation

Sometimes fasting for Lent is about survival, writes Ruth Gledhill.

#Muslims4Lent: Solidarity or syncretism?
#Muslims4Lent: Solidarity or syncretism?

Can Christians and Muslims observe each others' festivals without being compromised?

Play depicting Jesus as transgender woman shown in Manchester church
Play depicting Jesus as transgender woman shown in Manchester church

Jesus was cast as a transgender woman in a performance in an Anglican church yesterday.

Church forms human shield around St Valentine\'s bones to stop bishop taking them
Church forms human shield around St Valentine's bones to stop bishop taking them

An attempt by an Italian bishop to remove his remains from the cathedral where they rest has provoked an unholy row.

The one thing that churches miss praying for
The one thing that churches miss praying for

We all know that we are called to pray for others- for our family, our church, our co-workers and for the lost, but when was the last time you prayed for missionaries?