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Nun dies after being shot in South Sudan
A Slovak nun and medical doctor has died from her injuries after being shot in Yei, South Sudan.

Iona Community 'at significant risk' if funds not urgently raised
The future of one of Britain's most iconic Christian communities is in "serious jeopardy".

Samoan church leader calls for ban on Muslims
A prominent Christian leader in Samoa in the South Pacific has called for a ban on Muslims entering the republic.

UMC LGBT row continues as thousands call on Church to allow same-sex marriages
Almost 5,000 people have urged one of America's largest religious bodies to end all "legislative harm" against LGBTQ people.

Man jumps into lions' den under 'messianic delusion'
A 20-year-old Chilean man who jumped into a lion's cage reportedly had a "messianic delusion" and was trying to "provoke a miracle, not a suicide attempt".

Chewbacca mom: 'Do not try to make a name for yourself; God's name will always out shadow yours'
The American worship leader who became an internet sensation after posting a video of herself laughing at a Chewbacca mask has urged young people not to seek after fame.

Gospel For Asia faced staff exodus amid negative publicity
The second largest mission group in the US, GFA and its founder KP Yohannan have faced a storm of negative publicity.

India: Police arrest evangelical Christians on 'forced conversion' charges
Police in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh have arrested three evangelical Christians.

Looking for a new Bible translation? How about Emoji Scripture...
The Bible has already been translated into hundreds of languages, but a new â and slightly more unusual â one is being published this week â the emoji Bible.

Intolerable cruelty? How evangelicals are rethinking the doctrine of hell
As a doctrine, many evangelicals find the idea of hell awkward or embarrassing.

Jimmy Carter: Donald Trump's success is because of 'inherent racism' in US
"Inherent racism" in the American people has been used by Donald Trump to boost his campaign.

Church of Scotland passes landmark unity pact with Church of England
The Church of Scotland has unanimously agreed to formal unite with the Church of England in an historic vote in Edinburgh.

Archbishop of Canterbury to join historic debate with Church of Scotland
The Archbishop of Canterbury will be the first head of the Church of England to join a debate at the Church of Scotland's General Assembly on Wednesday.

Charleston massacre: We will seek death penalty for Dylann Roof, say prosecutors
Roof is accused of murdering nine people during Bible study at Charleston's historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church.

The church can feed you spiritually but are you also doing enough to feed yourself?
More than ever, the church of God needs the empowering of the Holy Spirit through the revelation of Christ, but to limit the channeling of God's power to preaching and corporate worship is a big misconception.

Winning over doubt: how to be sure of your salvation
Have you ever wondered if you are truly saved? Can you confidently say that if you were to meet God today that you would be welcomed into His presence?