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Can Pope Francis do anything to help Egypt\'s Christians?
Can Pope Francis do anything to help Egypt's Christians?

At the World Conference on Peace he is attending at al-Azhar univerisity in Cairo, the Pope will be among friends. And as someone who has shown himself unafraid to speak out on difficult issues close to his heart, he will certainly raise the issue of escalating religious persecution of Christians.

It\'s tempting to bulldoze a few cathedrals, but it\'s a bad idea
It's tempting to bulldoze a few cathedrals, but it's a bad idea

Here are three reasons we should be fighting to keep cathedrals open and thriving.

What did Jesus mean when he said \'I am the vine\'?
What did Jesus mean when he said 'I am the vine'?

In John's account of his long address to his disciples before his betrayal and crucifixion, Jesus describes himself as the 'true vine'.

Baptist leader Paige Patterson apologises for 'racist' rap photo

The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has issued a lengthy apology after a photograph of senior staff dubbed 'racist' by critics was posted online.

Guildford Cathedral will not close, church officials insist

Officials at Guildford Cathedral are insisting the beleagured building will remain open in spite of crippling financial difficulties.

Royal stamp of approval for Scripture Union as Prince Edward opens its new headquarters
Royal stamp of approval for Scripture Union as Prince Edward opens its new headquarters

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex has officially opened a new headquarters for Scripture Union, a Christian children's charity seeking new ways to reach out to the young and unchurched.

TV anchor astonished by Egyptian Christian\'s forgiveness for husband\'s killers
TV anchor astonished by Egyptian Christian's forgiveness for husband's killers

The forgiveness shown by a Coptic Christian woman to her husband's killers has rendered an Egyptian TV host speechless.

\'I am a bishop.\' Lesbian Methodist bishop defiant in the wake of challenge to her election
'I am a bishop.' Lesbian Methodist bishop defiant in the wake of challenge to her election

A lesbian bishop in the United Methodist Church asserted her calling to the ministry after a council hearing to determined whether her election last summer was valid.

US megachurch restores Southern Baptist commitment after it suspended financial support following Russell Moore\'s Trump attacks
US megachurch restores Southern Baptist commitment after it suspended financial support following Russell Moore's Trump attacks

A US megachurch which said it would cease its $1m contributions to the Southern Baptist Convention after criticism of Donald Trump by Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore, has said it will now restore its financial support.

Can this gathering of Christian and Muslim leaders find a way to peace?
Can this gathering of Christian and Muslim leaders find a way to peace?

A major gathering of Christians and Muslims at Cairo's prestigious Al-Azhar University has heard passionate appeals for understanding and unity from delegates.

Dean of Salisbury June Osborne to be next Bishop of Llandaff
Dean of Salisbury June Osborne to be next Bishop of Llandaff

Dean of Salisbury June Osborne, who was the first woman to be appointed to a senior post in the Church of England, is to be the new Bishop of Llandaff in the Church in Wales.

IRS agents visit Texas office of TV evangelist Benny Hinn
IRS agents visit Texas office of TV evangelist Benny Hinn

The offices of televangelist Benny Hinn have been visited by agents from the US Inland Revenue Service and the Postal Service.

Church of England: Parents shouldn\'t take children out of Religious Education over Islam fears
Church of England: Parents shouldn't take children out of Religious Education over Islam fears

The Church of England is warning that allowing children to be taken out of Religious Education lessons is dangerous. Derek Holloway, a spokesperson for the Church on religious education, says it's a risk because children will not be learning to 'live well together'.

White, churchgoing evangelicals still overwhelmingly back Trump, research confirms
White, churchgoing evangelicals still overwhelmingly back Trump, research confirms

White, regular-churchgoing evangelicals in the US overwhelming supported and continue to support Donald Trump, research has confirmed.

Presbytery of Scottish Free Church completes \'thorough investigation\' into minister who committed suicide after alleged affairs
Presbytery of Scottish Free Church completes 'thorough investigation' into minister who committed suicide after alleged affairs

The presbytery of a Scottish Free Church minister who committed suicide after allegedly being accused of a string of extra-marital affairs, has said his actions were contrary to those expected of a Christian minister.

The lamp on a stand: How Jesus\' words in Luke 8 are a warning to the internet age
The lamp on a stand: How Jesus' words in Luke 8 are a warning to the internet age

Some of the saying of Jesus are surprisingly dark, when we try to read them with fresh eyes.