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Setback in Vatican's attempts to improve relations with China as underground bishop refuses to retire
The disagreement marks another setback for the Vatican's attempts to resolve the split between underground Chinese bishops and the government-recognised Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association.
Militants storm Save the Children office in Afghanistan amid deadly clashes
Four gunmen today stormed an office of the Save the Children charity in the Afghan city of Jalalabad and battled with security forces who surrounded the building, killing at least one person and wounding 11, officials said.
Bishop of Peterborough breaks ranks over Church's handling of George Bell case
The Bishop of Peterborough has broken ranks after the Archbishop of Canterbury declined to rescind a statement saying a 'significant cloud' hung over the late Bishop George Bell's reputation after he was accused of abusing a young girl.
It's up to God when my child dies, says mother of brain-damaged baby
A Christian whose 11-month-old son is on life support has told a High Court judge that doctors should not be the ones to decide when he dies.
What does God mean when he says: 'Let my people go, that they may serve me'?
G-d asks Pharaoh to 'let My people go'. But what is 'letting go'? This week, on Shabbat, January 27, we commemorate the liberation of Auschwitz. January 27 coincides with the weekly biblical reading where Pharaoh is finally forced into letting the Jewish people go.
What should you do when you feel forsaken by God?
Perhaps you or someone you know is currently walking though a dark time too. If so, it may well feel quite natural to ask the heartfelt, agonised question: 'Where on earth is God in all this?'
Liberia's football star president: 'I have taken an oath before almighty God'
George Weah, former international football star and winner of FIFA's world player of the year, is hailed as a hero in Liberia where he has become the country's 24th president.
Spanish evangelicals report unprecedented growth, now more than 4,000 churches
Evangelical churches in Spain are steadily on the rise, with the traditionally Catholic country seeing 87 new places of worship in the past six months, bringing the unprecedented total number of evangelical premises to 4,045.
What are the 3 relationship problems Millennials deal with?
Millennials have been conditioned to "have it all".
5 emotional states that could be a sign of a spiritual attack
To help us recognize a spiritual attack, here are a few emotional states that give us clues or hints that we are already under one.
Why did Satan have to ask for Peter, according to Jesus in Luke 22:31?
From this short verse we understand that Satan cannot simply do as he pleases with God's people. Before he can do anything to us, he must first ask permission to do so. That's a fact.
What can we learn from Jesus' question to the disciples in Luke 22:35?
Jesus sent His disciples out to do the work preaching the kingdom of God and healing the sick. He told them not to bring anything but themselves. They were not to bring any resources, pocket money, extra clothing, or whatever they think they would need. Why did he say that?
3 things every Christian husband should know about their wives
Christ loved us even when He knew all the secrets that we keep. This should at least motivate us to do our best to know our wives more and keep loving them. When we get to know them better, we get the opportunity to love them more.
Why did Moses kill the Egyptian in Exodus 2:12?
In Exodus 2:11-12 we read that Moses, the man of God, killed an Egyptian. While this account in Moses' life has elicited different opinions and views from people, it also gives us valuable insights into our own callings and responses to God's call over our lives.
3 practical tips to becoming a thankful person daily
The Bible tells us we should be a people who are always be thankful to God in everything. Is there a way to do that?
5 marriage myths you need to stop believing in
Today there are so many marriage myths that get people stuck in a lot of heartache and stress. These myths take away the beauty and simplicity of marriage, and attempt to paint a high-maintenance and often unrealistic view of marriage. We've got to stop believing in them!