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Iraqi town elects first ever Christian woman as mayor
The small Iraqi town of Alqosh on the troubled Nineveh Plain has elected a female Christian as mayor, in a first for that country.
Vatican promotes 'tourism with a human touch' in seasonal message
A senior cardinal has marked the summer period by urging tourists to be mindful of other people and the environment around them, respecting the dignity of their surroundings and fellow individuals.
Rod Dreher hits out at Trump, says he 'can't save American Christianity'
Rod Dreher, the conservative commentator whose book The Benedict Option was a surprise best-seller, has hit out at evangelicals who support Donald Trump.
Christians protest as new report shows devastating impact of Trump's refugee policies
As a result of changes in US policy under Donald Trump's presidency, global refugee resettlement is now predicted to fall by 30-40 per cent in 2017 as compared to 2016.
'Biblical Fire' actually happened; Jerusalem archaeologists prove scripture historically accurate
Archaeology has come to the aid of biblical literalists with a dig in Jerusalem claiming to prove a passage as historically accurate.
How the Church went from hero to zero on mental health
New Wine â one of the largest Christian festivals of the year â has joined others in developing a 'health and well-being' seminar stream tackling topics such as stress and anxiety, depression and insomnia.
3 reasons I'm not an atheist (and I'm still a Christian)
For more than 10 years I've been hosting a radio and podcast show called Unbelievable? that brings Christians and non-believers together to ask tough questions of each other.
Making a splash: Methodist minister baptises 16-month-old toddler in the sea
A Methodist minister surprised holidaymakers this week when she baptised a baby in the sea at Weymouth beach.
A bizarre 'spider' artwork was placed on top of Ottawa Cathedral â and local Catholics aren't happy
A bizarre giant robotic spider perched on Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa, Canada has caused controversy among Catholics there, with the local archbishop expressing regret that critics have called the artwork 'sacrilegious' and 'demonic'.
Iranian Christian Maryam Zargaran is released from prison
Maryam Naghash Zargaran, 39, was arrested alongside Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini in January 2013 in connection with their work at an orphanage.
Church of England HQ has worse gender pay gap than BBC
The Church of England has a worse gender pay gap than the BBC and other national organisations, figures on Tuesday revealed.
Pro-life groups celebrate as advertising watchdog says anti-abortion billboard in Northern Ireland did not mislead
Pro-life and evangelical groups were celebrating today after complaints about a billboard campaign claiming that Northern Ireland's restrictive abortion laws had saved 100,000 lives were dismissed by the advertising regulator.
34 young Christians killed in horrific bus crash on their way to pilgrimage in Madagascar
According to witnesses, the Christians were travelling to a pilgrimage when the packed bus plunged down a steep ravine.
5 Bible verses for when you feel like you are becoming a worldly Christian
If you feel like your faith is being watered down and you're in danger of losing your heart to the world, these verses will help you get back to a godly, Christ-centered faith.
Is huge total solar eclipse on August 21 a sign of the end times? Christian theorist says 'sound the trumpet'
The giant 'Great American solar eclipse' will take place over the United States this month and for some Christians, it's a clear sign from God that the last days prophesied in the Bible are upon us.
Scientists discover the one food people should eat to feel less stressed and anxious - but you might not like it!
Researchers at the University of Victoria have found the best kind of food to eat to lower feelings of anxiety and stress but this love or hate food might have you running for the hills.