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Nazareth to host World Day of the Sick 2016
The town of Nazareth, where the Bible says Jesus spent his childhood, will host the Roman Catholic World Day of the Sick on Thursday.
Justin Welby: We must go to the cross for reconciliation
We must follow Jesus and be willing to give our lives for the sake of reconciliation, Archbishop Justin Welby told an audience at Queen's University Belfast yesterday.
US bishops launch 'crucial conversations' between Catholics and Muslims to counter Islamophobia
A new initiative encouraging Catholic-Muslim dialogue has been launched to counter a "fraught" national climate in the US.
Evangelical pastor tells Christian leaders in Syria: Protect your churches, don't abandon your flock
An Armenian evangelical pastor believes that despite the dangerous situation faced by many Christians in Syria, Christian leaders must remain and protect their churches and provide relief to all those struggling with the side effects of war.
Episcopal Primate says decision to censure Church over same-sex marriage was 'fair'
The decision to censure The Episcopal Church of the US for consecrating gay bishops and allowing clergy to perform same-sex marriages was "fair", according to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.
When does Lent start in 2016? How Christians observe this 40-day period
Many of us will know that Lent is upon us, but we might be a bit hazy on the details. Here's everything you need to know.
Government presses ahead with extended Sunday trading, despite strong opposition
Controversial amendments to the Enterprise Bill could hand local authorities powers to liberalise Sunday trading from this Autumn.
The one motivation to being a blessing to the poor
One of the most remarkable things about the early church was the absence of poor people within the community. What was it that drove them to such compassion for the poor and how can we apply that same passion in our lives?
ISIS leader's widow charged over death of Kayla Mueller
The wife of a deceased Islamic State leader was charged on Monday in federal court in Virginia with conspiracy in the death of American aid worker Kayla Mueller.
China: Pastor released from 'black jail' after opposing cross demolitions
Activists confirm the release of Chinese pastor Huang Yizi, imprisoned in so-called 'black jail' for opposing a government crackdown on Christianity.
Is water baptism a requirement to salvation?
The Bible tells us that there is only one way to have eternal life, and that is through Jesus Christ. Does that mean that all other Christian duties such as communion, going to church and water baptism are useless?
5 things to never say to a rebellious child
Rebellious children can be a great challenge for Christian parents and a great one for that matter. How do we handle rebellious children in a way God would want us to?
If God is just, why is my cheating co-worker getting rich?
Truth be told, there are a lot of dishonest businessmen and executives who are making a lot of money today, and that leads us to think that morals and ethics don't really add up and that sometimes honesty doesn't pay off.
What can we learn from Elijah? #2: Death is not the final word
We should praise God for our blessings; but nothing gives us a right to expect that we're somehow immune from trouble and sorrow.
'Jesus changed me': Pastor conquers drug addiction, homosexuality to preach God's Word to others
In an interview on CBN's "700 Club Interactive," Kegan shared how he conquered a traumatic experience when he was very young that made him a gay drug addict, to become a preacher of God's Words.
US judge again denies Texas request to ban Syrian refugees
A US judge denied for the second time a request by Texas to bar relief agencies from bringing Syrian refugees into the state, a decision that could have a bearing on the attempts of 30 other governors to block refugees from their states.