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Christian charity warns of 'staggering' influx of child refugees from South Sudan to Uganda
The number of South Sudanese child refugees travelling alone to seek sanctuary in neighbouring Uganda is approaching the 'staggering' and 'alarming' level of 10,000, a leading Christian charity has warned.

Is it time to prepare for President Pence?
Will the evangelical Christian Vice President Mike Pence be President sooner, rather than later? Increasing numbers think he might be.

Unmarried couple stoned to death by 'Islamists' in Mali
An unmarried couple were stoned to death by 'Islamists' in Mali earlier this week, local officials have revealed.

Thousands of Christians to unite in prayer for biggest evangelism project in a generation
Hundreds of thousands of Christians will unite in prayer later this month in the most ambitious evangelism project in a generation.

'The future starts today, not tomorrow': 12 quotes to remember Saint Pope John Paul II
Today is the birthday of Saint Pope John Paul II, the late Christian leader who has become an icon of reverence and inspiration to many.

Major Trump speech on Islam in Saudi Arabia being drafted by 'Muslim ban' architect
A forthcoming major speech in Saudi Arabia by Donald Trump on the need to confront radical Islam is being drafted by an advisor who devised the 'Muslim ban' policy which was blocked by the US courts, according to reports.

How can we be sure Jesus will return and how should we prepare?
If Jesus was able to predict with unnerving precision what would take place several decades later in relation to the temple, we can be sure that one day the New Testament promises about his return will also be fulfilled

Donald Trump's White House rules out moving US embassy to Jerusalem ahead of Israel visit
Donald Trump will not 'provoke' the Palestinians by moving the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to the divided city of Jerusalem, according to a White House official.

Egypt's Coptic Pope meets the Queen and the Archbishop of Canterbury in historic UK visit
Egypt's Orthodox Coptic Pope was received this month by Her Majesty The Queen, and later the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Prince of Wales, as His Holiness undertook a historic pastoral visit across the United Kingdom.

The 84 thoughts you have during a contemporary worship service
Do you stand up or sit down, and if so when? Martin Saunders lists some of the things that go through our heads during contemporary evangelical worship

How to survive a joint holiday and still stay friends
Going away with anyone for the first time can be an elightening experience. Whether it is a new boyfriend or girlfriend, close friends, the new in-laws, your home group or a group of strangers, there is nothing like spending a concentrated amount of time in a confined space to bring out the best and worst in people. Here are my top tips for surviving.

Some Canadian churches being hit by tax loophole
Some churches in Montreal, Canada, are falling foul of a loophole in tax law which means they are being charged an increasing amount.

Two gay men accused of having sex are sentenced to 85 public lashings each in Indonesian province
Two gay men accused in Indonesia of having sex with one another were both sentenced yesterday to 85 lashes in public.

Johnnie Moore joins praise for Trump's advocacy for imprisoned US pastor in Turkey
Evangelical leaders are hailing Trump's efforts to secure the release of an imprisoned American pastor in Turkey.

Tiffany Trump and her mother Marla Maples enjoy some prayer time together in church
Maples posted a video of her and her daughter walking on their way to church on her Instagram page, followed by a photo of the two seated on a pew.

What to think when you've hit spiritual rock bottom
It's hard to know what to think when we've fallen so low we feel like we can't fall any lower.