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Theresa May urged to appoint religious freedom ambassador to fight persecution
Theresa May has come under pressure from Labour and Liberal Democrat candidates over efforts to fight religious persecution around the world.
Q & A explainer: Why Trump is likely to disappoint the Israelis by not moving the US embassy to Jerusalem
The reason today is significant goes back to 1995, when the US Congress approved the Jerusalem Embassy Act, which requires that the American embassy be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Today, June 1, marks one of the six-month intervals in which the waiver has come up for being signed.
Tennis star turned pastor faces backlash over LGBT comments
Australian tennis legend turned pastor Margaret Court has again caused controversy over her views on homosexuality.
Bieber, Perry, Coldplay: Star-studded lineup for Manchester tribute concert
Following the unexpected terror attack at her concert in Manchester last Monday which claimed the lives of 22 people and injured 100, Ariana Grande will return to Manchester for a tribute concert this Sunday.
Election 2017: Visiting Wheatley, the Tory stronghold where Theresa May grew up in a vicarage
The Prime Minister has spoken of the 'Christian values' she gained while being raised in and around St Mary the Virgin here. So what do the ordinary folk of Wheatley make of her chances at next week's general election?
Mosque proposal that led to Southern Baptist controversy gets the go-ahead
The controversial mosque proposal that became caught up in a row between Russell Moore and the Southern Baptist leadership is to go ahead.
Archbishop Welby: Don't be cynical about politicians, pray!
The Archbishop of Canterbury has used an appearance on Thought For The Day to call for citizens across the UK to show respect for politicians.
Archbishop of Canterbury faces questions over links to Christian camp in abuse scandal
The Archbishop of Canterbury is being challenged over his account of how much he was involved with a Christian camp at the heart of a police investigation regarding the abuse of young people.
5 Bible passages for when you are tempted to quit on your faith
There are times in our lives as Christians when our faith becomes tested. When this happens, we need to hold on to what God said in the Word so that we can weather what we are going through.
Professional dancer says his cerebral palsy is an 'asset', not a hindrance, to fulfilling God's purpose for his life
Dancer Jerron Herman says he lives on the biblical principle stated in Romans 8:28: 'All things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.'
Pastor and his wife plead guilty to defrauding summer food programme for low-income children
Robbie Wilkerson, founding pastor of New Birth Christian Center church in Chicago, and his wife, Tasha, are facing prison time for defrauding thousands of dollars from the summer food programme.
Pat Robertson's son says End Times prophecy about Israel is being fulfilled
"For me we're in the time where we wait for the appearing of Elijah," said Gordon Robertson.
Should Christian parents force their kids to go to church?
One church leader explains why Christian parents shouldn't let their kids skip church just because they don't enjoy going.
Does Heaven really gain another angel when someone we love dies?
In the midst of this grasping and searching for the right words to help others, or to even to soothe our own souls, we tend to believe and say things that are not necessarily biblically true.
8 Bible verses of encouragement as you prepare for exam season
With exams coming up, I think it's safe to say that taking time out of your day to meditate on the word is probably the furthest thing away from your mind. If you are feeling the stress a bit too much, here are some encouraging Bible verses along with gentle reminders to encourage you to keep on going.
Jesus spoke of the importance of children. So why do they get so little international aid cash?
A tiny fraction of international aid money goes towards protecting children from violence, Christian charities are claiming.