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\'One life is all we have\': The surprising sainthood of Joan of Arc
'One life is all we have': The surprising sainthood of Joan of Arc

On this day in 1920, the woman known as Joan of Arc was canonized as a saint in the Catholic Church. The move might have surprised Joan, since 500 years earlier, the Church had burned her at the stake.

Christian lawyer in Pakistan receives death threats for efforts to help persecuted minorities
Christian lawyer in Pakistan receives death threats for efforts to help persecuted minorities

A Christian lawyer in Pakistan has been warned she will be killed if she does not stop defending people accused of blasphemy against Islam.

How should Christians decide how to vote? 5 checks to help you choose
How should Christians decide how to vote? 5 checks to help you choose

I can't tell you whom to vote for in the general election, but here are five checks I use when filling in my polling card.

Middle East\'s first ordained female minister denied entry for a trip to the UK over fears she won\'t return home
Middle East's first ordained female minister denied entry for a trip to the UK over fears she won't return home

The first ordained female Christian minister in the Middle East has been denied a short-term visa to the UK, with the British government fearing she may not leave the country at the end of her trip.

Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians at Oval Office meeting, officials claim
Trump revealed intelligence secrets to Russians at Oval Office meeting, officials claim

President Donald Trump disclosed highly classified information to Russia's foreign minister about a planned Islamic State operation, two US officials said on Monday.

\'Evangelicals are destroying our Church,\' says Syrian Orthodox leader
'Evangelicals are destroying our Church,' says Syrian Orthodox leader

A Church leader in Syria has accused evangelical Christians of helping 'destroy' the ancient Orthodox church of the East by offering aid if they start worshipping at house churches.

3 words of encouragement for Christians struggling with holiness
3 words of encouragement for Christians struggling with holiness

To be holy simply means to be "set apart" for God. It sounds simple enough but in reality, it can be hard.

Jim Gaffigan\'s wife says brain tumor ordeal strengthened her faith in God
Jim Gaffigan's wife says brain tumor ordeal strengthened her faith in God

Jeannie described pleading with God to heal her because she wasn't ready to go.

Christian printer wins major victory after court says he can refuse to print pro-gay T-shirts because they conflict with his beliefs
Christian printer wins major victory after court says he can refuse to print pro-gay T-shirts because they conflict with his beliefs

In a major victory for religious freedom, a U.S. federal court has ruled that a Christian printer has the right to refuse orders that promote messages conflicting with his religious beliefs.

I\'m a Christian with the promises of God, but why do I still feel so alone?
I'm a Christian with the promises of God, but why do I still feel so alone?

It's easy to be surrounded by people and yet have a feeling in our heart of disconnect from the people in our lives.

When is the best time to get married?
When is the best time to get married?

There's always a perfect time for everything, including tying the knot.

Viral video shows 2-year-old girl crying because Jesus loves her so much and she wants Him to come back
Viral video shows 2-year-old girl crying because Jesus loves her so much and she wants Him to come back

An adorable little girl is shown crying in a new viral video saying, "Jesus loves me" and "I want Jesus to come."

Signs of Heaven? Photo of strange lights at scene of crash where mother, baby and friend died comfort grieving family
Signs of Heaven? Photo of strange lights at scene of crash where mother, baby and friend died comfort grieving family

A photo of a strange beam of light ascending from the scene of a deadly accident to the sky, with two small orbs appearing to fly up out of the wreck, has been captivating viewers online.

Vote your Christian values, urge bishops in election letter
Vote your Christian values, urge bishops in election letter

The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have written a letter to their dioceses nationwide, stressing Christian values as it implores participation in Britain's upcoming general election.

Donald Trump\'s Liberty University speech was a masterclass in winning the religious right
Donald Trump's Liberty University speech was a masterclass in winning the religious right

Donald Trump's speech at the evangelical Liberty University was nothing short of extraordinary.

Gifted multi-lingual musician appointed Pope\'s first ever African ambassador to Ireland
Gifted multi-lingual musician appointed Pope's first ever African ambassador to Ireland

Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, aged 60, to serve as Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland, starting from this summer.