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Children among 26 Christians killed in cold blood by gunmen in Egypt while on pilgrimage to ancient monastery
'I think one gets to a stage where there is just very little to say. It is heartless, cruel, unimaginable. But it is an indication of where we are in the world.' Bishop Angaelos talks to Christian Today on the latest terror attack.
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As Ramadan begins, Christians are signing up to 'Lovefast' – a way to unveil Jesus to Muslims
With Ramadan beginning tomorrow, hundreds of Christians are signing up to the Mahabba Network's 'Lovefast' scheme to show friendship and outreach to Muslims during Ramadan.
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'We trust Jesus to walk with you': Persecuted Christians around the world pray for Manchester
Normally, it is Christians in the West who are accustomed to being asked to pray for their persecuted brothers and sisters around the world. But now, persecuted Christians are themselves joining in prayer – for the victims of the Manchester terror attack.
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Amid the rubble of an Iraqi town, it seemed all was destroyed. But then they found a sign of hope – a crucifix
A battered wooden cross bearing a figure of the crucified Christ was discovered peeking from the rubble left by Islamic State outside St George's Church near Alqosh in Iraq.
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What is worse for Christians – the guilt of sin, or the shame of being found out?
It turns out that Americans are motivated more by feelings of shame than conscience, according to a new study.
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Berlin security stepped up as Barack Obama and Angela Merkel prepare to debate the Reformation
Security in Berlin has been stepped up in Berlin as Germany's capital prepares to welcome the former US President Barack Obama, visiting Berlin for the 500th anniversary celebrations of the Reformation.
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Abuse victims are 'spiteful' boys who were rejected by priests, claims Vatican envoy
Some children who have accused priests of child sex abuse are no more than 'spiteful' boys who fell in love with priests and were rejected, according to a Vatican envoy.
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Justin Bieber fans beg him to cancel London gig after Manchester attack
Bieber fans are frightened for the star's safety, and the safety of his fans, after Ariane Grande's concert was targeted. She has now suspended her own world tour.
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'Rip them up!' Franklin Graham says students who walked out on Vice President Pence should lose their degrees
Franklin Graham has opened up about his anger at the students who staged a walked-out during an address by Vice President Mike Pence at the University of Notre Dame.
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9 top tweets about President Donald Trump and the viral 'glowing orb'
Donald Trump almost broke the Internet when he was filmed with his hands on a glowing globe, along with the President of Egypt and the King of Saudi Arabia.
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New grounds for 'hope' for peace in Middle East, says Donald Trump in Israel
US President Donald Trump has spoken of a 'rare opportunity' to deliver longed-for peace in the Middle East as he arrived in Israel, continuing his tour of the geographic hearts of three main world religions.
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'Drive terrorists out of this earth': Donald Trump tells Arab leaders they must confront Islamist extremism
President Donald Trump today called on Arab leaders to confront 'Islamist extremism' in a speech in Saudi Arabia when he attempted to rebuild bridges between his administration and Islam. He described terrorism as a battle between good and evil rather than a clash of civilizations.
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Most British people support stricter, pro-life measures on abortion, poll shows
Six in ten British people want the time limit for abortions reduced from the current upper limit of 24 weeks, with one in three favouring a time limit of 12 weeks or lower. Just 1 per cent of the population supports the goal of the pro-choice campaign to introduce abortion up-to-birth.
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Church of Scotland expected to move towards towards gay marriage
Churches in Scotland move towards gay marriage
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'Please help stop these people starving to death' Archbishop aide pleads for Anglicans to act against famine
A senior adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury called on UK Christians to take part in this Sunday's Day of Prayer to End Famine as record numbers of people around the world face death by starvation.
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