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Egypt's Coptic Pope to snub Mike Pence meeting over Jerusalem fallout
Egypt's Coptic Pope to snub Mike Pence meeting over Jerusalem fallout

Mike Pence is facing snubs from church leaders and politicians across the Middle East when he visits later this month in the wake of Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel.

What I've learned from the ghosts of Christmas past
What I've learned from the ghosts of Christmas past

I am pondering how to create a Christian Christmas in a large, complicated family composed of lovely people of all the religions in the book, and none.

'To an unknown God': The unlikely corners of our culture where Jesus hides
'To an unknown God': The unlikely corners of our culture where Jesus hides

'This frying pan is a great reminder of the Christian story.' Yes, that's a phrase I genuinely uttered at a youth camp once.

Prince Charles' accession 'could spark debate over disestablishment' say secularists
Prince Charles' accession 'could spark debate over disestablishment' say secularists

Prince Charles's accession to the throne will provide a 'particularly opportune moment' to make the case for disestablishment of the Church of England, according to a report published today by the National Secular Society.

Clergy to receive training to cope with terror attacks
Clergy to receive training to cope with terror attacks

Church of England clergy will be given training in how to cope with the aftermath of a terror attack and disasters such as the Grenfell Tower fire.

'Victory Day': Iraq military parade celebrates ISIS defeat
'Victory Day': Iraq military parade celebrates ISIS defeat

An Iraqi military parade in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone celebrated final victory over Islamic State on Sunday, with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi looking on as troops marched in formation, their bodies spelling 'victory day' in Arabic.

Pope Francis prays for 'world without nuclear weapons'
Pope Francis prays for 'world without nuclear weapons'

Pope Francis on Sunday called on world leaders to work in favour of nuclear disarmament to protect human rights, particularly those of weaker and underprivileged people.

Christian teacher suing Oxfordshire school for suspension after 'misgendering' transgender pupil
Christian teacher suing Oxfordshire school for suspension after 'misgendering' transgender pupil

A Christian maths teacher suspended by his Oxfordshire school for 'misgendering' a transgender pupil is suing his school on the grounds of discrimination.

5 Bible verses to help you avoid the sin of adultery
5 Bible verses to help you avoid the sin of adultery

We must do all that we can to protect our marriages and avoid the sin of adultery, even from the heart. Here are some Bible verses that will help.

Feeling cranky? How to blast away your bad mood with these positive Bible verses
Feeling cranky? How to blast away your bad mood with these positive Bible verses

Did you know that we need to take charge of our moods and learn how to control our crankiness?

3 pieces of advice for Christians getting older and finding the ageing process difficult to accept
3 pieces of advice for Christians getting older and finding the ageing process difficult to accept

Ageing is a great thing. Some may not agree with that, but the Bible says it is a blessing.

3 bad ways to end 2017
3 bad ways to end 2017

If you want to start 2018 right, then you've got to end 2017 right as well. Here are some ways we shouldn't end 2017.

3 pieces of advice for moms - and dads! - struggling with empty nest syndrome
3 pieces of advice for moms - and dads! - struggling with empty nest syndrome

Life is a collection of seasons and each person must learn to live each season well.

Can I be a Christian and believe in Santa?
Can I be a Christian and believe in Santa?

Christmas is coming and so are people wearing a red costume complete with a white beard and a very cheery "ho-ho-ho."

Phil Robertson blames Satan for backlash on his comments against homosexuality
Phil Robertson blames Satan for backlash on his comments against homosexuality

"Duck Dynasty" star Phil Robertson said it was important to share the 'bad news' about sin before the good news about the Gospel of salvation.

Who bought Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi? Christie's clarifies reports the buyer was Saudi crown price
Who bought Leonardo Da Vinci's Salvator Mundi? Christie's clarifies reports the buyer was Saudi crown price

Who bought Leonardo da Vinci's priceless painting of Jesus Christ? The answer to that question was finally revealed by Christie's in New York on Friday after speculations began swirling that it was Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, who acquired it.