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China releases key underground bishop ahead of rumoured deal with Vatican
China releases key underground bishop ahead of rumoured deal with Vatican

Chinese police have released a key 'underground' bishop after arresting him and holding him for a day as Beijing and the Vatican prepare to seal a historic agreement on the appointment of prelates, a source told AFP today.

Out of the ashes: Sutherland Springs church to be rebuilt after shooting tragedy
Out of the ashes: Sutherland Springs church to be rebuilt after shooting tragedy

The Texas church where 26 people were gunned down during a service of worship last November is to be rebuilt starting in May.

Candace Cameron Bure credits Jesus for the success of her 21-year marriage
Candace Cameron Bure credits Jesus for the success of her 21-year marriage

"Fuller House" star Candace Cameron Bure has credited Jesus for the success of her marriage, which is now moving towards its 22nd anniversary.

Now even US evangelical leaders criticise Trump for 'immoral' spending bill
Now even US evangelical leaders criticise Trump for 'immoral' spending bill

In an extremely rare move, a group of US evangelical leaders has issued a statement criticising Donald Trump's White House and Republican lawmakers for passing what they call an 'immoral' spending bill in 'a moment of weakness'.

Archbishop of Wales interview: I am not 'left-wing' for backing justice, equity and compassion
Archbishop of Wales interview: I am not 'left-wing' for backing justice, equity and compassion

The archbishop of Wales has rejected the idea that he is 'left-wing' after suggesting that people pay 'more tax' to find better public services, saying: 'I don't think there is anything left-wing about justice, equity and compassion.'

Southern Baptist leader Frank Page resigns, admits moral failure
Southern Baptist leader Frank Page resigns, admits moral failure

A senior Southern Baptist pastor and denominational leader has resigned from his position and admitted a 'morally inappropriate relationship'.

Pesach: From the Egypt of our lives to the Promised Land
Pesach: From the Egypt of our lives to the Promised Land

On Friday after nightfall Jewish communities the world over will be celebrating the spring festival Pesach (Passover) as usual.

Steve Chalke: Churches must 'radically include' transgender people
Steve Chalke: Churches must 'radically include' transgender people

Churches should be among the first to include, welcome, support and accept transgender people, according to one of the UK's leading evangelical Christians.

Gaza Christians denied access to Jerusalem for Easter
Gaza Christians denied access to Jerusalem for Easter

Christians in the Gaza Strip have yet to receive any permits from Israel to travel to Jerusalem and worship at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre where Jesus is held to have been crucified and resurrected.

3 things we can learn from Joseph's dreams
3 things we can learn from Joseph's dreams

When God gives a dream, it's always beyond us. It'll always be bigger than us, simply because it's from God.

3 Biblical ways to develop patience
3 Biblical ways to develop patience

Christ is the perfect model of patience. God wants us to be like Him, and the more we become Christ-like the more we will have patience: over ourselves, our families, our friends, the people we don't know, and even the people who hate us.

Why it is good for Christians to have an accountability partner in life
Why it is good for Christians to have an accountability partner in life

One of the most important and valuable things that having a close and healthy relationship brings is accountability. When we have trustworthy friends acting as our accountability partners, we will have something that's very invaluable to our Christian walk.

3 ways we break the tenth commandment
3 ways we break the tenth commandment

God's commandments are very precious. By them we know His righteousness and the very high standards that He has. We get to know just how holy and righteous our God is through them.

Atheist Richard Dawkins warns of 'something worse' if Christianity continues to decline in Europe
Atheist Richard Dawkins warns of 'something worse' if Christianity continues to decline in Europe

Even the famed atheist Richard Dawkins is concerned about the demise of the "relatively benign" Christian faith in increasingly secular Europe

How to invite unbelievers to church? 3 things to consider
How to invite unbelievers to church? 3 things to consider

As Christians, we are called to disciple to others. We have the duty to bring people closer to God, which means you also have to do your best in inviting non-believers to church.

5 Bible verses to help with temptation
5 Bible verses to help with temptation

Temptation is all around us. Every day, we deal with different types of temptation and as Christians, we always try our best to resist it. If you're currently struggling or know someone who is, these Bible verses can help.