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Why did Scientologists turn up outside Grenfell Tower?
Reports say that in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in west London, Scientologists are attempting to increase their influence in London and elsewhere.
How to love yourself - according to the Bible
We can roll our eyes at self-help phrases like 'love yourself' but too many Christians are able to love their neighbors and forgive all their sins, yet not feel able to apply the same mercy and grace to themselves. This is wrong. Here are four things you need to do if that sounds like you.
Rumours of Glory: 14 of the best Bruce Cockburn songs about faith, life and God
WIth his new album out next month, we look at some of Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn's most enduring spiritual songs...
Warning! You are not as spiritually strong as you think!
It all happened so quickly. I had let Christ down even before I had stopped to think about it.
Analysing Russia's 'anti-missionary' laws one year on: Christians dominate more than 180 prosecutions
Christians make up the vast majority of more than 180 cases brought under Russia's 'anti-missionary' laws since they came into force a year ago.
Hillary's pastor sent her this email the day after the election
Bill Shillady sent Clinton daily devotionals throughout her presidential campaign and has compiled them in a book at her suggestion.
Art lovers to see van Gogh's Sunflowers in virtual museum â but how many know he was an evangelist?
The famous 'Sunflowers' paintings of Vincent van Gogh, currently spread across the world, are to be brought together through a pioneering new digital project.
As the Premier League returns, is God a sports fan?
The competition and the camaraderie point to who we are as created beings...
Eritrean priest responsible for saving thousands in Mediterranean accused of aiding illegal immigration
An Eritrean priest responsible for saving thousands of lives aboard migrant ships in the Mediterranean is being investigated by an Italian public prosecutor for aiding illegal immigration.
John Henry Newman: 9 quotes from the saint and thinker
John Henry Newman, who died on this day in 1890, was one of the greatest figures in English Christianity in the 19th century.
'Tens of thousands' of slaves are held in UK â and Christians can help free them
Tens of thousands are trapped in slavery in the UK, the National Crime Agency revealed on Thursday, as modern slavery was shown to be far more widespread than previously thought.
The 'other Francis': The radical Christian legacy of St Clare of Assisi
A devotee of Francis of Assisi, Clare of Assisi was a radical, pioneering and devoted nun committed to a life of poverty and prayer, who continues to inspire today.
Rev Richard Coles to join Strictly Come Dancing lineup
Anglican priest and TV presenter Rev Richard Coles has been announced as a contestant in the next series of hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing.
I converted from Christianity to Islam in captivity, says released al-Qaeda hostage
A British-South African captive who was held hostage by the terrorist group al-Qaeda for nearly six years, said he entered captivity as a Christian but in time converted to Islam â for which he received better treatment. A fellow hostage said they also used 'conversion' to try and survive.
Pope bans Catholic clinics in Belgium from offering euthanasia
Pope Francis has intervened to prevent Belgian clinics which are run by Roman Catholic institutions from offering euthanasia to psychiatric patients.
Hungary offers Iranian Christian convert sanctuary after Sweden threatens deportation
An Iranian Christian convert, due to be deported from Sweden back to Iran, is being offered asylum in Hungary.