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Prehistoric 'paradise' from before time of Moses found in Israel
A prehistoric 'paradise' has been discovered just metres from a modern highway in Israel, archeologists announced on Sunday.
Thanksgiving: Why God deserves more than a thumbs-up emoticon
It's January 8; we have all run out of excuses for not having written those thank-you cards by now.
Jerusalem should be shared capital of Israel and Palestine, Boris Johnson says
Jerusalem should ultimately be the shared capital of Israeli and Palestinian states, the British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has told his Palestinian counterpart Riyad al-Malki.
Treasure-seekers target French church linked to conspiracy theories in Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code'
An ancient French church, whose former priest's name was used for a character by the bestselling author Dan Brown in The Da Vinci Code, has been targeted by seekers of a mythical treasure trove mentioned in several other books.
Pope Francis locks horns with Trump over Korea, nuclear weapons and Jerusalem in speech to diplomats
Pope Francis today called for dialogue over Korea, a legally binding ban on nuclear weapons and the retention of the 'status quo' in Jerusalem in his annual speech to diplomats known as his 'state of the world' address.
Two-thirds say they have suffered 'spiritual abuse' in churches and Christian organisations
Two-thirds of churchgoers have been spiritually abused, according to research on behalf of the Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS).
Megachurch rallies around pastor after he admits sexually assaulting 17-year-old girl 20 years ago
The leadership of a megachurch in Memphis, Tennessee has rallied around its pastor Andy Savage after he publicly admitted to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl while serving as a youth minister at a previous church in Texas 20 years ago.
How technology is helping scholars read Bible fragments thought damaged beyond recovery
An ancient fragment could reveal secrets as to how the books of the Bible came together.
Jerusalem Church leader warns 'radical settlers' are driving Christians out of the Holy Land
The most senior Church leader in Jerusalem has warned that 'radical settlers' are threatening the ancient, religious 'status quo' in the Holy City by which Christians can live and worship in peace despite the stark political divisions there.
Pope baptises 34 babies, tells mothers to feel free to breastfeed them if they're hungry
Pope Francis baptised 34 infants during a long ceremony in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday and told their mothers to feel free to breastfeed them there if they were hungry.
Black cab rapist John Worboys 'found God' in prison
John Worboys, the black cab taxi driver convicted on multiple counts of sexual assault and one rape, became a Christian in prison and believes God has forgiven him, according to the Daily Star.
Palestinians attack car of Greek Patriarch in protest against land deals
Palestinian Christians on Saturday pummelled the car of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem during a visit to the occupied West Bank in protest against the Church's decision to sell land to Jewish groups.
Egypt's Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas amid tight security
The head of the Coptic Church, Pope Tawadros II, led midnight mass in the cathedral of Egypt's new administrative capital on Saturday, a service attended by President Abdel Fattah al Sisi.
3 things Christian couples need to do in preparation for parenthood
Christian couples need to be prepared for the wonderful privilege and responsibility of parenthood. Here are some ways how.
3 things we can learn from Deborah and Barak
The Bible gives many lessons to us through the lives of the people recorded in its pages. For now, we will take a look at two figures in the book of Judges: Deborah the prophetess, and Barak.
The line that single Christian men and women should never cross
Singles have so much freedom - but that freedom has its limitations.