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Over 4,000 Christian families return to Mosul following victory against ISIS
More than 4,000 displaced Christian families have returned to Mosul since the city was fully liberated from Islamic State militants, the governor of the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh said.
Lawmakers applaud US Navy for declining application of 'atheist chaplain'
Two members of Congress have commended the U.S. Navy for rejecting the application of an atheist to be a chaplain for the service.
Hillsong United's Taya Smith ties knot in a ceremony officiated by bandmate
Hillsong United frontwoman Taya Smith got married on Thursday in a ceremony officiated by bandmate Jonathon "JD" Douglass just a few months after she surprised her fans with her engagement.
What can we learn from the time Jesus walked with two men to Emmaus?
Christ Himself joins us as we walk, but sometimes we don't take notice of Him. I pray we'll all recognize Him (see John 10:27).
The crucifixion and the widow's mite: Mark 12 and the journey to the cross
In his last few days on earth, Jesus debated with some of the finest theological minds of the time.
Christian aid agencies launch fresh response to Syria refugee crisis
Responding to the Syria crisis, a group of religion-based leading aid agencies â including the Catholic group CAFOD and the Christian charity World Vision â have launched a two-year project to ease tensions among neighbouring communities, with funding from the European Union.
Archbishop of Canterbury offers to help end violence in Nigeria
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, yesterday repeated an offer to contribute towards any peace negotiations in Nigeria amid ongoing violence in some parts of the country.
What happened between Palm Sunday and Good Friday?
One of the things anyone notices about the Gospels is that they each tell the story of Jesus' Passion in their own way, and that it's very difficult to square the chronologies.
These ancient Jerusalem coins tell the story of the Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire
A set of bronze coins, being hailed as the last remnants of the four-year Jewish revolt against the Roman Empire (66 CE-70 CE), have been found near the southern wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City.
Ghanaian sentenced to death by hanging for murder of British Christian missionary
A high court in Ghana has given a sentence of death by hanging to a driver and farm manager who murdered and buried a British Christian missionary in an old farm in 2010.
Hero or heretic? 9 quotes from Meister Eckhart
Meister Eckhart is regarded as one of the forerunners of the Reformation.
New York church that survived 9/11 has fitted metal detectors because of 'the times we live in'
New York's historic Trinity Church and its neighbouring St Paul's Chapel, both of which survived the atrocities of September 11, 2001, have decided to step up security by putting in metal detectors because of 'the times we live in'.
Alice Cooper on being saved by faith and why he can be both a Christian and a rock star
Alice Cooper has credited his Christian faith and a 'one on one relationship with Jesus' with saving him from alcoholism and said there is nothing about Christianity that is incompatible with his being a rock star.
Northamptonshire's church heritage celebrated in major tourism project
A celebration of Northamptonshire's churches is to be launched with the aim of promoting buildings regarded as some of the finest in the country.
Blasphemous or just yummy? 'Sweet Jesus' ice cream brand faces growing backlash among Christians
A Canadian ice cream chain called 'Sweet Jesus' is facing a growing backlash from Christians as it expands across the border into the US, with accusations of blasphemy and disrespect.
Nigerian Christians demand release of Christian girl held by Boko Haram
The Congress of Northern Nigeria Christians (CNNC) yesterday called on president Muhammad Buhari to rescue Leah Sharibu, the only Christian girl yet to be released by Boko Haram militants after the Dapchi school girls' abduction.