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Vatican shuts down fountains amid Italy drought, in line with Pope Francis' environment teachings

Amid a prolonged drought across many parts of Italy, the Vatican is shutting off its famous fountains in a move described by officials as being in line with Pope Francis's teachings and emphasis on the environment.

Protestants don't 'Rest in Peace', says Northern Ireland's Orange Order â that's a Catholic thing

'RIP' as an expression of sympathy after a death is unbiblical and a form of superstition connected to Roman Catholicism, according to Northern Ireland's Protestant Orange Order.

Why we must open them every day: our 5-point plan to save Britain's churches

Now that, for the first time since 1977, no ring-fenced public funding will be available to protect our church and chapel buildings, Luke March of the National Churches Trust outlines how to save Britain's churches

Godfulness: What the Church can learn from a new (but old) kind of meditation

You may know of 'mindfulness', but what of 'Godfulness'? Christian Today spoke with author Derek Leaf, the leader of the Christian discipleship ministry the Navigators UK about the new perspective of his book 'Godfulness', and its challenge to the contemporary Church.

As Charlie Gard's parents end legal challenge, who can we trust when it comes to life and death?

This was always ultimately a question of who gets to make decisions.

Evangelical leaders rally around Jared Kushner as he is questioned over Russia election meddling

Evangelical leaders are rallying around Donald Trump's son-in-law, the senior White House advisor Jared Kushner as he meets with congressional leaders investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Victory for campaigners as US judge blocks attempt to deport Iraqi Christians

A federal judge in Michigan halted on Monday the deportation of more than 1,400 Iraqi nationals from the United States, the latest legal victory for the Iraqi nationals facing deportation in a closely watched case.

Hispanic Church leader condemns deportation of LA minister: 'We should deport pushers, not pastors'

The arrest and looming deportation of a US evangelical pastor has stirred up outrage and fear in the Los Angeles latino community, with latino leader Rev Samuel Rodriguez condemning the move.

Queen's former chaplain leads rebel Anglican group threatening to split Church over sexuality issues

The Queen's former chaplain, Gavin Ashenden, is leading a group of rebel conservative clergy which is threatening to break away from the Church of England over sexuality issues.

Radical Muslim embraces Jesus after Christians show him kindness in ISIS-torn Syria

A persecution watchdog group has shared the story of a Muslim extremist who upon witnessing a church service led by Christians in war-torn Syria decided to abandon his radical lifestyle and turn to Jesus Christ.

Frontman of heavy metal band Of Mice & Men says he loses followers every time he talks about Jesus

Austin Carlile tweeted about the impact sharing his Christian faith has on his popularity but says it isn't going to stop him talking about God or Jesus to his fans.

Snoop Dogg shares preview clip of new Christian music project, 'Bible of Love', featuring gospel singer Fred Hammond

Snoop Dogg is giving the world a glimpse of his gospel music album, which already features a famous voice in gospel music, Fred Hammond.

Dawkins no-platformed for 'abusive speech', protests: 'Why is it fine to criticise Christianity but not Islam?'

Richard Dawkins has been 'no-platformed' by a US radio station who dropped him after discovering his 'abusive speech' against Islam. Dawkins protested that he was not abusive, but made no apology for criticising the 'oppressive cruelties of Islamism'.

World Church leaders offer prayers for \'just peace\' in Jerusalem