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Urgent steps needed to engage young people in politics - CofE bishop

Urgent steps must be taken to help young people become interested in politics so that they engage with the democratic process and are motivated to vote in the general election, a Church of England bishop has said.

Women in ministry: can we have evangelical unity?

An Affirmation of Evangelical Unity seeks to bring two sides together.

Church claims TB Joshua predicted Kenya terror attack in 2012

The Synagogue Church of All Nations in Nigeria claims that its controversial lead pastor TB Joshua predicted last week's attack on a university in Kenya back in 2012.

Child soldiers being used by ISIS to lead prisoners to their deaths

Not content with sowing terror by releasing gruesome footage of executions of prisoners, the Islamic State is now using children as accomplices in their deplorable acts.

Doctors save life of Christian toddler who fled from ISIS

After months of waiting, an 18-month-old Christian girl whose family fled from the Islamic State finally received a life-saving heart operation at the Hadassah's Ein Kerem Hospital in Jerusalem.

Lynch mobs were early Christians' greatest challenge, not Roman empire - study

The greatest challenge for early Christians was not the power of the Roman Empire but rather the threat of lynch mobs who did not understand Christianity as a religion.

Paramedic saves life of doctor who saved him when he was a baby

When Chris Trokey was born in 1985, he was a few weeks premature. He only weighed 3.2 pounds and was given a 50/50 chance of survival.

Teen faces raps for online bashing of Lee Kuan Yew and Christians

A teenager in Singapore is facing charges for posting a video on YouTube celebrating the death of Singaporean leader Lee Kuan Yew and ranting against Christianity.

Pastor opposes bill to make Bible state book of Tennessee

A local pastor is not supportive of moves to make the Bible the state book of Tennessee, saying that without the right spirit, the Bible could do more harm than good.

UK police seek gang behind '200 million pound' heist

British police were hunting for a gang on Wednesday who raided safety deposit boxes in London's major jewellery business district, making off with cash and gems in what local media said could be the country's biggest-ever heist.

Book of Yeezus offers fresh take of Bible in the modern world, says creators

A group of Kanye West fans have taken their support for their idol to a whole new level as they released a novelty coffee table book entitled The Book of Yeezus, which they tout as the Bible for the New Age.

Anti-Obama Koran-burning pastor Terry Jones announces candidacy for US president

Pastor Terry Jones has declared his candidacy for the presidency.

Allow Christian symbols in new hospitals too, Aussie MPs ask

Twelve WA Liberal MPs in Australia are asking Health Minister Kim Hames to allow Christian symbols in prayer and contemplation rooms in two new hospitals in Perth.

Do good no matter what, Cardinal urges the faithful

Do good in the face of difficulty and suffering. This was the message delivered by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to the faithful during his Lenten Homily at the Manila Cathedral in the Philippines.

Evangelical churches in France â facts, figures and home truths

Mormon church remains steadfast against gay marriage, alternative lifestyles

Leaders of the Church of Latter Day Saints have underscored the Church's position against gay marriage and cautioned its members against falling victim to alternative and counterfeit lifestyles.