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Three Places That Need Your Prayers This Weekend
Each week we report on places across the world. Here's a guide to help you pray for various parts of the world that need God's presence this weekend.

Why Are English Cathedrals So Successful? Government Minister Begins Grand Tour To Find Out
Government minister Lord Bourne has announced today a "grand tour" of all 42 cathedrals in England over the course of a year.

Pope Francis Accepts Invitation From South Sudan Church Leaders To Visit War-Torn Nation
The Pope yesterday accepted an invitation to visit South Sudan, which gained independence from the north in 2011, at an audience with church leaders.

Why It's Ok To Be A 'Spineless Christian'
For many parts of the Church, being 'spineless' has become one of the contemporary 'deadly sins'. But is being spineless really as bad as it sounds?

Third Way: Do You Have to Vote On Election Day?
What if you cannot vote for Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump? Is there a 'third way' that a Christian can take?

Why I'm Genuinely Worried About A Zombie Apocalypse This Halloween
Zombies don't traditionally wander the streets asking for money or sweets; they're more into blood and gore, generally speaking.

The Glorious Truth Of All Saints Day, And Why It's Better Than Halloween
The old Christian festival of Halloween has taken over by merchandisers and pumpkin growers.

Want To Get Those Over-60s Into Church? Seek Them Out At The Gym And In The Political Parties
Churches that want to grow their congregations should consider targeting older people who work out at a gym or who campaign for a political party, new research shows.

Light Out Of Darkness: A Review Of Leonard Cohen's 'You Want It Darker'
Leonard Cohen is almost prophetic. You should get your copy of the best Christian album by a non-Christian I have heard.

ISIS Genocide Must Be Punished In Court - Leading European Politicians
ISIS genocide crimes must be investigated by the International Criminal Court, three European politicians urged in a letter this week.

ISIS Abduct 'Tens Of Thousands' To Use As Human Shields In Mosul
ISIS fighters have abducted "tens of thousands" of men, women and children from areas around Mosul to use as human shields, the UN human rights office said on Friday.

Exclusive: Mystery Over Whether Gay Vicar 'Outed' The Bishop Of Grantham
A gay campaigning vicar has admitted that he spoke to a Sunday Times journalist about the Bishop of Grantham's sexuality before that newspaper was set to run a story on the subject.

Why Do Politicians Ignore What The Public Really Thinks About Abortion?
Politicians in the United States should no longer ignore a public "consensus" on abortion, a leading Christian has argued.

Why Do People Stop Going To Church? Church of England Fails To Halt Decline
Sunday churchgoing plummets to an unprececedented new low, according latest figures from the Church of England.

Cuba's Crackdown Continues: Pastor Under House Arrest For Loud Worship Services
A pastor of a house church in Cuba has been sentenced to a year of house arrest for loud worship services.

3 Ways Boundaries Help Us to Live Free
Operating within godly boundaries actually gives us room to pursue God passionately, have fun, enjoy life, all the while avoiding sin.