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20 Indian Christians hurt in attack on prayer meeting
20 Indian Christians hurt in attack on prayer meeting

Local reports say 35 Hindu radicals stormed a prayer meeting in Raikashipur village as more than 150 Christians met for prayer.

The World Cup is 'an incredible ministry opportunity': How Russia's evangelicals are using it to spread the gospel
The World Cup is 'an incredible ministry opportunity': How Russia's evangelicals are using it to spread the gospel

For a few weeks, everyone goes soccer mad – and for churches, it's an unrivalled opportunity to share the Gospel.

Church of England goes for growth with more than 100 new churches planned
Church of England goes for growth with more than 100 new churches planned

The scheme will see new Christian communities in areas including the Kent coast, housing estates in Plymouth and market towns in Cambridgeshire at a cost of £27 million.

Brett Kavanaugh wins evangelical backing ahead of confirmation hearing

Evangelicals have welcomed President Trump's pick to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy at the US Supreme Court.

Letter revealing Martin Luther's antisemitism could fetch $300,000
Letter revealing Martin Luther's antisemitism could fetch $300,000

Luther was in favour of dialogue with Jews earlier in his life. However, by 1543, when he wrote this letter, he had become bitterly hostile to them.

Daring archaeologists retrieve astonishing finds from Israel cave
Daring archaeologists retrieve astonishing finds from Israel cave

The vessels dating from between the 3rd and 1st centuries BC were found last year but have only just been recovered because of the difficulty of getting them out.

Another blow for Theresa May as Boris exits cabinet

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson resigned on Monday, following former Brexit minister David Davis out of the cabinet just days after Prime Minister Theresa May secured a hard-won agreement from senior ministers on an EU exit strategy.

Cuban evangelicals gear up to fight gay marriage
Cuban evangelicals gear up to fight gay marriage

Evangelicals in Cuba are gearing up to fight what they fear are moves toward the acceptance of gay marriage in the Communist country.

Welcome for CofE decision to pull investments from heavy polluters
Welcome for CofE decision to pull investments from heavy polluters

Christian Aid has welcomed the Church of England's commitment yesterday to sell its holdings in polluting fossil fuel companies by 2023.

Prayers for Brexit negotiations

As Theresa May continues to oversee Britain's bumpy departure from the European Union, Baptist minister Jonathan Beer is asking for prayers.

Why the archbishop of Canterbury doesn't pray for his daughter's disability to be healed
Why the archbishop of Canterbury doesn't pray for his daughter's disability to be healed

The Archbishop of Canterbury and his daughters Katharine and Ellie have spoken of how they have wrestled with issues around healing, disability and mental health.

Crisis in Ethiopia: Ethnic violence flares, Christian charity warns of 'desperate need'
Crisis in Ethiopia: Ethnic violence flares, Christian charity warns of 'desperate need'

Communities from the East African country's Gedeo and West Guji zones are still fleeing their homes in enormous numbers, according to Christian charity World Vision UK.

Justin Welby makes pastoral call to Nigerian archbishop after deadly attack on his home
Justin Welby makes pastoral call to Nigerian archbishop after deadly attack on his home

A Nigerian archbishop narrowly escaped harm after a deadly attack on his home that is believed to have been perpetrated by Fulani herdsmen.

E! presenter Mario Lopez says Hollywood's attitude towards conservative beliefs is 'unfortunate'
E! presenter Mario Lopez says Hollywood's attitude towards conservative beliefs is 'unfortunate'

The Saved by the Bell star said that his own faith is 'alive in me' but 'it's not really as prevalent as I think it should be' in Hollywood.

New worship and prayer materials from the Church of England to commemorate a hundred years since the end of First World War
New worship and prayer materials from the Church of England to commemorate a hundred years since the end of First World War

New worship and prayer resources have been issued by the Church of England to mark a hundred years since the end of the First World War.

More churches need to adopt sound business practices, says new Elim executive director
More churches need to adopt sound business practices, says new Elim executive director

The new executive director of Elim Pentecostal Church fears too many churches are ill-prepared to meet their legal obligations.