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Pope Francis locks horns with Trump over Korea, nuclear weapons and Jerusalem in speech to diplomats

Pope Francis today called for dialogue over Korea, a legally binding ban on nuclear weapons and the retention of the 'status quo' in Jerusalem in his annual speech to diplomats known as his 'state of the world' address.

Two-thirds say they have suffered 'spiritual abuse' in churches and Christian organisations
Two-thirds say they have suffered 'spiritual abuse' in churches and Christian organisations

Two-thirds of churchgoers have been spiritually abused, according to research on behalf of the Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS).

Megachurch rallies around pastor after he admits sexually assaulting 17-year-old girl 20 years ago
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.

How technology is helping scholars read Bible fragments thought damaged beyond recovery
How technology is helping scholars read Bible fragments thought damaged beyond recovery

An ancient fragment could reveal secrets as to how the books of the Bible came together.

Jerusalem Church leader warns 'radical settlers' are driving Christians out of the Holy Land
Jerusalem Church leader warns 'radical settlers' are driving Christians out of the Holy Land

The most senior Church leader in Jerusalem has warned that 'radical settlers' are threatening the ancient, religious 'status quo' in the Holy City by which Christians can live and worship in peace despite the stark political divisions there.

Pope baptises 34 babies, tells mothers to feel free to breastfeed them if they're hungry
Pope baptises 34 babies, tells mothers to feel free to breastfeed them if they're hungry

Pope Francis baptised 34 infants during a long ceremony in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday and told their mothers to feel free to breastfeed them there if they were hungry.

Black cab rapist John Worboys 'found God' in prison
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.

Palestinians attack car of Greek Patriarch in protest against land deals
Palestinians attack car of Greek Patriarch in protest against land deals

Palestinian Christians on Saturday pummelled the car of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem during a visit to the occupied West Bank in protest against the Church's decision to sell land to Jewish groups.

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.

3 things Christian couples need to do in preparation for parenthood
3 things Christian couples need to do in preparation for parenthood

Christian couples need to be prepared for the wonderful privilege and responsibility of parenthood. Here are some ways how.

3 things we can learn from Deborah and Barak
3 things we can learn from Deborah and Barak

The Bible gives many lessons to us through the lives of the people recorded in its pages. For now, we will take a look at two figures in the book of Judges: Deborah the prophetess, and Barak.

The line that single Christian men and women should never cross
The line that single Christian men and women should never cross

Singles have so much freedom - but that freedom has its limitations.

3 things we can learn from Paul's conversion
3 things we can learn from Paul's conversion

Paul's conversion from a persecutor of Christ to a true Christ-follower is one of the most eye-opening and most powerful conversions ever recorded in the Bible.

Can a Christian man remain friends with an ex after he marries?
Can a Christian man remain friends with an ex after he marries?

Christians, let's not carry any baggage with us into our marriage.

The one thing that every Christian needs to pursue every day of their life
The one thing that every Christian needs to pursue every day of their life

The Bible tells us that great importance of having a God-given vision or revelation to pursue. What's the one thing that Christians should pursue?

5 great things for Christians to accomplish in 2018
5 great things for Christians to accomplish in 2018

If we want to make 2018 a great year for us, we've got to make it a great year for God.