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Christian woman raised in Iran is to become a Bishop in the Church of England
Canon Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani went to school in Iran in an entirely Muslim environment, but was raised in a Christian family heavily involved in the church
How this Jerusalem tattoo parlour is continuing a pilgrimage tradition since 1300
At the thriving Razzouk Ink near the Jaffa Gate, the Razzouk family of tattoo artists are continuing a tradition of issuing ancient signs of Christian pilgrimage that has gone on since the Crusades.
Justin Bieber channels Hillsong: 'The devil has no power when you know the LIVING God!'
The devout Christian pop star, who has been visiting, praying and worshipping with other young Christians at Hillsong in Australia, posted on Instagram: 'Let the devil know NOT TODAY! The devil has no power when you know the LIVING God! His name is JESUS!! Why worry when you can worship.'
Church of England votes to investigate costs of applying for UK citizenship, urges parishes to lobby politicians
The Church of England's equivalent to a parliament has agreed to investigate the process of becoming a UK citizen after hearing concerns that the 'prohibitive' cost of applying is creating a 'sub-class' of people and risks undermining integration.
Donald Trump visit to UK postponed to next year
The US President was invited by Prime Minister Theresa May to come to Britain in a state visit that was expected to take place this summer but will now take place next year.
The monumental importance of the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Israel
Amid the fanfare and celebration, the world must not miss the extraordinary story of India's adaptive diplomacy in the Middle East.
Christian students go viral after song praising Jesus gets 15 million views in a week
A group of college students has turned Hillsong's "What a Beautiful Name" into an even greater hit.
Christian baker tells 'The View' hosts Jesus wouldn't bake a cake for a same-sex wedding
Jack Phillips' position was challenged by same-sex couple Dave Mullins and Charlie Craig after he refused to bake a cake to celebrate their wedding. The case is being reviewed by the Supreme Court.
'God's Not Dead' makers donate $25,000 to rebuild Ten Commandments monument destroyed at Arkansas Capitol by protester
Pure Flix, the studio behind hit Christian movie 'God's Not Dead', is giving $25,000 towards the restoration of the monument destroyed when a man drove into it.
5 truths the church needs to awaken to if it wants to experience revival
Think about the potential of a fully awakened church.
Why has the Catholic Church banned gluten-free wafers for Communion?
The Catholic Church has ruled that congregants must not be allowed gluten-free wafers as part of the holy sacrament of the Eucharist. But why?
Inspired by her faith in Jesus, broadcaster Pam Rhodes steps up to help people with leprosy
Rhodes, known for fronting the BBC's Songs of Praise, has been appointed vice president of The Leprosy Mission England and Wales.
Christian Aid helps thousands hit by monsoon catastrophe in India's Assam State
Hundreds of thousands have been left homeless and at least 18 people have died in a monsoon catastrophe hitting Assam State in India this year.
Should churches take up offerings during services?
It's a very traditional practice and for many it's inseparable from worship. But many churches are ditching it.
Victory in Mosul â but what next for the city's traumatised survivors?
The cost of victory to civilians has been horrendous, with many thousands feared dead. Survivors are starving and traumatised, and large parts of the city have been destroyed.
God v evolution? How science and faith fought at the Scopes Monkey Trial
Is it a crime for a schoolteacher to teach students about evolution? Can creationism be questioned? The infamous American trial that debated the very question began on this day in 1925.