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Two young Christian women killed in Nigeria
Two young Christian women killed in Nigeria

Both girls were reportedly secondary school pupils

Pastor who came back to life after being dead for 15 minutes credits prayer
Pastor who came back to life after being dead for 15 minutes credits prayer

A pastor in the UK who miraculously came back to life after being dead for 15 minutes has credited the "power of prayer" and "divine providence" for saving him.

Babies in the womb can feel pain at 12 weeks - study
Babies in the womb can feel pain at 12 weeks - study

A preborn baby is able to feel pain as early as 12 weeks into a pregnancy, months earlier than previously assumed by most scientists, according to a newly published study.

The 'double vulnerability' of persecuted Christian women
The 'double vulnerability' of persecuted Christian women

Christian women are at risk of violence or harassment not only because of their faith, but because of their gender.

Boko Haram terrorists execute brave Christian leader who said his life was 'in the hands of God'
Boko Haram terrorists execute brave Christian leader who said his life was 'in the hands of God'

The kidnapped Chair of the Christian Association of Nigeria has been executed by members of the terrorist group Boko Haram.

On 'blue Monday', Christians want more couples to talk about their finances
On 'blue Monday', Christians want more couples to talk about their finances

Today, the third Monday of January, has traditionally been known as 'Blue Monday', supposedly the most depressing day of the year when the nation heaves a collective sign over the dark nights, bleak days and the arrival of the post-Christmas credit card bills.

Biden accuses Trump of fuelling hatred in address to black church leaders
Biden accuses Trump of fuelling hatred in address to black church leaders

Democrat presidential hopeful and former Vice President Joe Biden told hundreds of black church leaders that President Donald Trump is fanning the flames of hatred in the United States.

Where do all five Labour leadership candidates stand on abortion?
Where do all five Labour leadership candidates stand on abortion?

Abortion is quick becoming an issue in the Labour leadership race, in which five MPs are competing to be named Jeremy Corbyn's successor on 4 April.

Gospel artist Kirk Franklin shares struggles with grief, depression and anxiety
Gospel artist Kirk Franklin shares struggles with grief, depression and anxiety

Gospel pioneer Kirk Franklin shared some advice he received for the new year while battling depression and anxiety amid a string of deaths among his friends.

Liverpool star Roberto Firmino gets baptised
Liverpool star Roberto Firmino gets baptised

Brazilian soccer star Roberto Firmino, who now plays for Liverpool, recently shared on Instagram about his emotional baptism ceremony with his teammate, Alisson Becker, and wife by his side.

Seventeen Magazine's must-see romantic movie for 2020 is Jeremy Camp biopic
Seventeen Magazine's must-see romantic movie for 2020 is Jeremy Camp biopic

Seventeen Magazine, which some Christians have even shunned because of its secular content, has a surprising pick for its number one romantic movie of 2020 - Christian movie "I Still Believe".

Three doctors on trial in Belgium over depressed woman's euthanasia
Three doctors on trial in Belgium over depressed woman's euthanasia

Three doctors are on trial in Belgium accused of murdering a 38-year-old woman with mental health issues who was euthanised a decade ago.

Former prison governor says Scots trans law puts female inmates at risk
Former prison governor says Scots trans law puts female inmates at risk

A former prison head says she fears female inmates will be put at greater risk of physical or sexual assault if Scotland goes ahead with gender reforms.

Iran bulldozes grave of Christian convert who was executed for apostasy
Iran bulldozes grave of Christian convert who was executed for apostasy

The family of a pastor martyred in Iran have spoken of their heartache after his grave was found bulldozed last month.

'Vicar of Baghdad' says actions were 'highly appropriate' after Charity Commission investigation
'Vicar of Baghdad' says actions were 'highly appropriate' after Charity Commission investigation

Canon Andrew White, known as the 'Vicar of Baghdad', has defended his actions after the Charity Commission accused him of serious misconduct while acting as a trustee for the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (FRRME).

LGBTQ+ campaigners want Franklin Graham's UK tour cancelled
LGBTQ+ campaigners want Franklin Graham's UK tour cancelled

Gay activists in Sheffield claim that Graham promotes homophobic views and are pushing for the cancellation of his tour date at the city's FlyDSA Arena on June 6.