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Honduras missionary 'shot dead' by biker who desperately tries to flee after his escape bike fails to start
A young missionary was shot dead in Honduras with his alleged killer forced to run away on foot after his escape bike failed to start.
Hundreds of Christians who secretly converted in Iran seek asylum in Turkey, claiming persecution
Some 500 Christian converts from Iran have sought asylum in Turkey following what they say is persecution by the authorities, according to the Middle Eastern news website Rudaw.
Tim Tebow touches heart of young fan with cerebral palsy when he joins her to sing 'God Bless America'
The Christian sports superstar accepted the girl's invitation to join her as she sang 'God Bless America' prior to his team's game against the Tampa Yankees.
Scottish missionary 'hero' who died in Auschwitz to be honoured in Budapest
An 'incredible' Scottish missionary who died helping protect Jewish schoolgirls in Nazi Germany is to be honoured in her adopted city of Budapest.
Spring Harvest meets Mercy Ships to transform lives in Africa
Mercy Ships and the Spring Harvest team have formed a new partnership, and at Easter next year will come together to tell the stories of lives being transformed in Africa, and how the church in Britain can get involved.
Tempted by horoscopes and fortune telling? Christ is better, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis issued a warning against horoscopes and fortune telling rather than God on Sunday, in a repeat of a frequent message.
Chris Pratt thanks Jesus in first public appearance since announcing split from Anna Faris
The Guardians of the Galaxy star thanked Jesus as he picked up a Teen Choice award on Sunday night. High School Musical's Vanessa Hudgens also encouraged fans with a 'God-themed' acceptance speech for her 'See Her' award.
As the Jewish people once more suffers rising antisemitism in Europe, what hope can be gained from the Bible?
God consoles the Jewish people with the assurance that they will not be abandoned in exile. For even if they are in exile, their own children and grandchildren will return to the Promised Land.
Priests face criminal charges for not reporting abuse, even if heard in confession
Priests who fail to report suspected abuse, even if they hear about it from within the confession box, could face criminal charges.
I believe in God â but does he believe in me? Katharine Welby Roberts on her battle with depression
The Archbishop of Canterbury's daughter talks to Christian Today on faith, self-doubt â and why she would never become a vicar.
Maximilian Kolbe: The priest who volunteered to starve to death
Kolbe remembered as a saint and martyr because he volunteered to die in the place of another prisoner.
Franklin Graham calls 'shame' on Trump critics over Charlottesville violence, says 'Satan is behind it all'
Franklin Graham has defended Donald Trump over criticism of the President's response to the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia this weekend. The evangelist poured 'shame' on Trump's detractors and said that 'Satan is behind it all'.
Can Christians have sex if the wedding date is set? John Piper weighs in
Can Christians cohabit and have sex if their wedding date is already set? That was the question put to famed US pastor John Piper this week on the Ask Pastor John podcast, published at Desiring God today.
In Uganda, a helping hand is better than a hand-out
How one charity is helping people learn to help themselves. The powerful work of BMS World Mission in Uganda
Worried about nuclear war? Here's what you should do
I grew up in the 1980s, when the Cold War between the USA and Russia was still in full swing.
Catholics now largest faith group in England and Wales prisons
For the first time in British history Catholicism is the largest religious denomination of prisoners in England and Wales, a position previously held by the Anglican Church.