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US Church leaders: Death penalty is \'profound evil\'
US Church leaders: Death penalty is 'profound evil'

Leading Church figures use Holy Week to call for an end to capital punishment.

Jewish Agency and International Fellowship for Christians and Jews fall out over Aliyah programmes
Jewish Agency and International Fellowship for Christians and Jews fall out over Aliyah programmes

The Jewish Agency, a world leading organisation for immigration to Israel, has accused one of its former partners of sabotage by creating competitive arrangements for aliyah.

God likes you. God\'s not mad. God is proud of you, says Nathan Foster
God likes you. God's not mad. God is proud of you, says Nathan Foster

Spiritual disciplines are great, but they are best done as a response to God's love for us.

Libby Lane Easter interview: \'I try to inhabit the story physically, which can be transcendent\'
Libby Lane Easter interview: 'I try to inhabit the story physically, which can be transcendent'

The Church of England's first woman bishop is to give her first live act of Christian worship to the nation on Easter Sunday, when BBC Radio 4 broadcasts its early morning service from Chester Cathedral.

Report highlights harassment against Christians in Nigeria
Report highlights harassment against Christians in Nigeria

An independent report has highlighted the many instances of harrassment by Muslims against Christians in battle-torn Nigeria's Middle Belt region.

Only Gospel can save America\'s dying culture - Ken Ham
Only Gospel can save America's dying culture - Ken Ham

Addressing the rise of people who no longer practise religion in the United States, prominent creationist Ken Ham said that only the Gospel can save what he perceives to be a "dying culture."

Jill Duggar baby news: Two-hour episode of Baby Dilly\'s birth to be aired on May 5
Jill Duggar baby news: Two-hour episode of Baby Dilly's birth to be aired on May 5

For the meantime, Jill and Derick have been spending their time volunteering at the Compassion Center in Springdale, Arkansas.

Jill Duggar says she was deeply inspired by the lives of Christian missionaries while growing up
Jill Duggar says she was deeply inspired by the lives of Christian missionaries while growing up

19 Kids and Counting's Jill Duggar has a lot of fond memories of her childhood, and one particular memory she recalls with great joy is reading about the lives of great Christian missionaries.

Joyce Meyer says that people don\'t need to feel bad when God is changing them
Joyce Meyer says that people don't need to feel bad when God is changing them

When God is working His miracles on people, sinners often feel guilty and ashamed, but popular Christian author and speaker Joyce Meyer said that people don't need to feel bad about their past, but instead rejoice on the change God is working on them.

Sadie Robertson meets the Duggar girls, says she\'s \'excited about our new friendship\'
Sadie Robertson meets the Duggar girls, says she's 'excited about our new friendship'

The stars from two popular Christian TV shows Duck Dynasty and 19 Kids and Counting have met once again, and Sadie Robertson believes that it signals the start of a beautiful friendship.

Bethel Music introduces new artist Josh Baldwin
Bethel Music introduces new artist Josh Baldwin

The Bethel Music Artist Collective has just welcomed its newest member into the fold - Josh Baldwin, a singer, songwriter, and worship pastor at Queen City Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Carrie Underwood says God has blessed her with \'amazing gift\' of her beautiful baby boy
Carrie Underwood says God has blessed her with 'amazing gift' of her beautiful baby boy

Underwood also celebrated her 32nd birthday on March 10, and the recent launch of her clothing line, CALIA by Carrie. The fitness apparel line is available exclusively at DICK's Sporting Goods.

Vatican defends appointing Chilean bishop accused of covering up abuse
Vatican defends appointing Chilean bishop accused of covering up abuse

The Vatican has strongly defended appointing Bishop Juan Barros despite protests by critics who have accused him of covering up sexual abuse.

Arkansas lawmakers pass religious freedom bill
Arkansas lawmakers pass religious freedom bill

Critics have said the Religious Freedom Restoration Act will permit discrimination against the LGBT community.

Heavy clashes on Saudi-Yemini border
Heavy clashes on Saudi-Yemini border

Saudi troops clashed with Yemeni Houthi fighters on Tuesday in the heaviest exchange of cross-border fire since the start of a Saudi-led air offensive last week.

Nigeria: Buhari praises Jonathan for peaceful handover
Nigeria: Buhari praises Jonathan for peaceful handover

Outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan phoned Muhammadu Buhari to concede defeat and asked his supporters to accept the election result.