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Venezuelan pastor launches presidential bid as evangelical Christianity grips South American politics
A little-known Venezuelan evangelical pastor launched his bid to to be the country's president on Sunday.
'The Shape of Water' review: Wonderful escapism, but there's a better story to tell
In lots of ways it's a really wonderful movie, but for a warm-hearted romance it left me feeling strangely tepid afterwards.
In this ancient ritual I experienced the grace of God
Just sometimes in the church you get a sense of the weight of history and this was one of those nights.
Florida school shooting survivors plan march on Washington, blast Trump for playing politics
Young survivors of last Wednesday's school shooting in Florida have announced that they are planning a national march on Washington to demand political action on gun control, while Donald Trump was attacked for playing politics over the tragedy.
ISIS claims attack on Russian church that left five dead
ISIS claimed responsibility for an attack on a church in Muslim-majority Dagestan, southern Russia, on Sunday.
Church shooting leaves five dead in Muslim-majority Russian region
A man in Russia's southern province of Dagestan shot into a crowd of people leaving a church on Sunday, killing five and injuring at least five others, Russian news agencies reported, citing the local health ministry.
Nikolas Cruz tells police that 'demons' inside his head gave him instructions on how to carry out Florida mass shooting
Nikolas Cruz, who is charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder, said that voices in his head prompted him to do what he dead.
Israel strikes Gaza killing two Palestinians after soldiers wounded
Israeli fire killed two Palestinian teenagers in Gaza, local health officials said on Sunday, after Israel launched attacks against 18 targets belonging to militant groups in the enclave in response to an explosion that wounded four Israeli soldiers.
13 Russians charged with interfering in US election
A Russian propaganda arm oversaw a criminal and espionage conspiracy to tamper in the 2016 US presidential campaign to support Donald Trump and disparage Hillary Clinton, said an indictment released on Friday that revealed more details than previously known about Moscow's purported effort to interfere.
Why giving is good: 3 ways to find joy in financial sacrifice
Giving is awkward, giving is hard. Our wallets are close to our hearts, but that doesn't mean we can't change. Giving is good for us.
Baptist safeguarding review finds ministers may have abused
The historic safeguarding case review conducted by the Baptist Union of Great Britain examined files of past and present ministers, dating back in some cases to the 1940s.
Scottish Muslim politician is giving up Irn-Bru for Lent
A Muslim Scottish government minister is observing Lent this year in solidarity with persecuted Christians â and he's giving up Irn-Bru.
Creationist Ken Ham re-invited to speak at University of Central Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) has decided to re-invite Christian creationist Ken Ham to present his views at the institution, after he was dis-invited last week.
Nikolas Cruz news update: Investigators reveal 'very, very disturbing' past of Florida's Valentine's Day shooter
The police went through Nikolas Cruz's social accounts, interviewed teachers and classmates to find a profile of a very troubled individual.
Indian bishops condemn rise in religion-based hate crime
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) has spoken out against the dangers of a Hindu-nationalist agenda and 'monoculturalism'. It comes alongside a recognition by the Indian government of a spike in religiously-motivated hate crime.
'Now is the time': Vineyard Worship on diversity, discipleship and redefining success
'The Vineyard has always done worship. But we can't just sit back and do what we've always done.' The director of Vineyard Worship UK and Ireland tells Christian Today about breaking the mould, redefining 'success' and pointing the next generation of leaders to Jesus.