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Treasure-seekers target French church linked to conspiracy theories in Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code'
An ancient French church, whose former priest's name was used for a character by the bestselling author Dan Brown in The Da Vinci Code, has been targeted by seekers of a mythical treasure trove mentioned in several other books.
Megachurch rallies around pastor after he admits sexually assaulting 17-year-old girl 20 years ago
The leadership of a megachurch in Memphis, Tennessee has rallied around its pastor Andy Savage after he publicly admitted to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl while serving as a youth minister at a previous church in Texas 20 years ago.
Black cab rapist John Worboys 'found God' in prison
John Worboys, the black cab taxi driver convicted on multiple counts of sexual assault and one rape, became a Christian in prison and believes God has forgiven him, according to the Daily Star.
Egypt's Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas amid tight security
The head of the Coptic Church, Pope Tawadros II, led midnight mass in the cathedral of Egypt's new administrative capital on Saturday, a service attended by President Abdel Fattah al Sisi.
Another Chibok schoolgirl released from Boko Haram captivity
Another one of the Chibok schoolgirls taken in a mass kidnapping in 2014 has been released from captivity, according to the Nigerian military.
New Catholic app helps priests preach like Pope Francis
A new Catholic app has been designed to help priests craft the perfect homily, following the advice of Pope Francis that sermons be short, simple and 'not boring'.
Egypt's Coptic Christians to consecrate huge new cathedral
Egypt's Coptic Christians, under pressure from repeated attacks by Islamist extremists, are to celebrate the opening of a new cathedral tomorrow â but fear it too may become a target.
Anger as drag queen stars in Epiphany parade
A drag queen is to take part in an Epiphany parade in Madrid tomorrow, sparking furious protests from conservatives who said it is 'distorting' the event.
Philippines military personnel charged with murder of Italian Catholic priest
The Philippines' Department of Justice has brought criminal charges against several military members for the murder of an Italian Catholic priest in Mindanao, in the Philippines.
Harmless art or satanic figure? Greek statue provokes outrage among Christians
A controversial new sculpture of a naked, red male figure with wings in Greece has provoked protests from Christians who claim it is satanic and even an agent of black magic.
Historic Welsh Bible that survived French invasion goes on display
A Bible that survived the last invasion of Britain has gone on display after being painstakingly conserved following years of neglect.
'Blind but now I see': The Christian legacy of Louis Braille
Today is World Braille Day, the commemoration of the birth of Louis Braille, a prodigious blind boy who grew up to innovate a form of communication that transformed the world for those unable to see. Braille was also a committed Christian who knew on multiple levels the power of granting sight to the blind.
US Judge sides with Iraqi Christians against Trump administration's deportation plans
Hundreds of Iraqi nationals including many Christians who have been held for months under new US deportation orders under Donald Trump will get a new chance of freedom while they fight their removal, a judge said on Tuesday.
US Muslims set to outnumber Jews and become second largest religion after Christians: Pew report
The number of Muslims living in the US has increased by a million in the past decade, and if that growth rate continues Muslims could replace religious Jews as America's second largest religious group by 2040, according to a study.
100 biggest US churches not 'LGBTQ affirming', leadership overwhelmingly male and white
A recent 'scoring' of America's 100 largest churches has found that none are 'LGBTQ+ affirming'. The research from Churchclarity.org also reported that the leadership of these churches is 93 per cent white, while only one has a female pastor.
Indian Christians suffer 23 attacks over Christmas period
Indian Christians suffered at least 23 religiously motivated attacks over the Christmas period, according to research by a persecution lobby group.