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'We can't hide behind a wall': Obama addresses huge crowd of Protestant Christians in Germany
Barack Obama has addressed tens of thousands of Protestant Christians in Germany, defending his liberal record and saying: 'In this new world we live in, we can't isolate ourselves - we can't hide behind a wall.'
'Good grief'? No: so far there's nothing good about it
On January 3, my wife Jill collapsed unexpectedly at home. Two days later, she was dead.
'Sublime Christian heroism': The amazing history, culture and faith of Manchester
People from around the world have come together to express their sorrow over the events in Manchester. What fewer may realize, especially some of our American readers, is just what a remarkable place Manchester is.
How Donald Trump's divisive Budget is provoking a Christian backlash â and affecting the poorest in the US and abroad
Criticisms of the Budget, including from faith leaders and communities in the US, are fascinating because they act as a microcosm of Trump's growing domestic problem: the question of how his reforms are affecting his own voters, including white evangelicals, on the ground in America.
Immoral sex is the problem, not pregnancy, says Christian college that banned student from graduation ceremony
The conservative Christian school which banned a pregnant student from its graduation ceremony has clarified its position, saying it was her premarital sex that was immoral.
Bulgarian Christians organise 7-hour Bible marathon to help nation 'recover Christian identity'
Christians in Sofia, Bulgaria undertook an impressive project yesterday: a Bible-reading marathon lasting seven hours, at the heart of the capital.
Thy Kingdom Come: Michael Curry leads calls to prayer
Most Rev Michael Curry, presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church in the US, is joining a global call to pray today.
Manchester Muslims suffer hate crimes after bombing atrocity
Muslim leaders in Manchester are expressing concern about a spike in Islamophobic hate after the suicide bombing that killed 22 on Monday night.
Philippines president declares martial law after Islamist militants take Christians hostage and overrun city
Chaos has descended on Marawi city in the Philippines as the government attempts to combat an Islamist terrorist insurgency.
Amid the rubble of an Iraqi town, it seemed all was destroyed. But then they found a sign of hope â a crucifix
A battered wooden cross bearing a figure of the crucified Christ was discovered peeking from the rubble left by Islamic State outside St George's Church near Alqosh in Iraq.
New evidence of the battle for Jerusalem 2,000 years ago is unveiled
Fresh evidence of the battle for Jerusalem 2,000 years ago on the eve of the destruction of the Second Temple has been unveiled by Israel's Antiquities Authority and the Nature and Parks Authority.
Barra churches unite to remember victims of Manchester attack
A vigil has taken place on a Scottish Island which has been deeply affected by the Manchester terror attack.
Ascension Day: 4 reasons it matters for Christians today
Today is Ascension Day â when the Church celebrates Jesus' ascension from earth into heaven. It's a baffling story, should we just ignore it?
Church of Scotland to decide on gay marriage in church
The Church of Scotland will decide on whether to allow minister to carry out gay weddings later today.
Birmingham Cathedral re-opens after closing its doors in the face of 'critical' national terror threat
Birmingham Cathedral is re-opening today after taking the unprecedented decision to shut yesterday after the national terror threat level was raised to 'critical' following the Manchester attack.
5 books you should read to know more about the Holy Spirit
The amazing blessing available for every Christian is the gift of the Holy Spirit, but we can sometimes forget He's there, feel confused about His purpose, or limit His power. Â Â