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'Stand up if you're new': How welcoming is your church?
Most churches today hope to be a place of welcome, but are they? A recent study of US protestant churches by LifeWay Research surveyed 1,000 congregations on how they greet their guests.
Two Dead Sea Scrolls never before displayed in public to be shown in US exhibition
Two Dead Sea Scrolls never before displayed in public will be part of a vast exhibition of ancient artefacts from Israel going on display at a museum in Denver, Colorado, tomorrow.
Stephen Hawking believed we don't need God to account for the universe. Was he right?
Stephen Hawking is widely spoken of as a genius. He was also lots of fun, with cameo appearances in popular comedies like 'The Big Bang Theory'.
10 happiest countries in the world are among the least religious
The world's happiest countries are also among the least religious, according to a new UN report out today.
Dozens dead as more violence hits central Nigeria
Three more villages in Nigeria's central Plateau State came under deadly attack yesterday as Fulani herdsmen continued their killing spree in the country's volatile Middle Belt.
Northern Ireland pastor reports 'extreme' threats after church showed 'gay cure' film
The pastor of a Northern-Ireland church says the community has received violent threats after its screening of a controversial 'gay cure' documentary.
A thousand Christians from around the globe warn of 'death-dealing forces' in the world today
More than 1,000 evangelicals and missionaries from the World Council of Churches' Conference on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME) have issued a 'Call to Discipleship' warning of 'death-dealing forces' and the 'shocking accumulation of wealth' in the world today.
9 Top Christian films you should watch today
The new movie Mary Magdalene, which is out across UK cinemas tomorrow, is already making waves. Meanwhile, here are 8 other top religious films.
Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid reflects on personal faith in 'I Can Only Imagine' movie
When people think of Hollywood actor Dennis Quaid, they think of his leading man roles in the films "The Parent Trap," "Flight of the Phoenix," and "Yours, Mine, Ours." However, there is no role Quaid considers as more life-changing than the one he took on for his new film, "I Can Only Imagine."
'The View' host Joy Behar apologises for saying hearing from God is a 'mental illness'; Mike Pence says he will 'forgive as he's been forgiven'
"The View" host Joy Behar has been heavily criticised after saying on the show that U.S. vice-president Mike Pence had a "mental illness" for hearing from God.
5 Great Christian Apps for Your Daily Devotion
The smartphone is indeed one of the best technological innovations of our time, and it will be in your best interest to use it a tool to continue your walk with God â wherever you are and whatever time of day it is.
Church in Wales warns of graveyards running out of space for the dead
The Church in Wales has warned that Wales may soon run out of space to bury the dead, with many cemeteries lacking sufficient space and nearing full capacity.
Russian Orthodox Church insists it is not backing Putin in election
The Russian Orthodox Church has insisted it will not back Vladimir Putin in upcoming presidential elections on Sunday.
Why did the Vatican redact a letter from Pope Benedict XVI about Pope Francis?
The Vatican has admitted that it altered a photo sent to the media of a letter from the retired pope Benedict XVI which praised Pope Francis, blurring a paragraph in which Benedict said he would not read about Francis's theology.
Church 'overcompensated' for conservative stance on homosexuality by treating paedophile bishop lightly
The Church of England tried to 'overcompensate' for its conservative stance on homosexuality by treating a paedophile bishop lightly, a former archbishop of Canterbury said today.
What we get wrong about the story of Zacchaeus
It's a classic story of repentance, and we like that. Only it isn't, not quite.