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Beheaded body of Christian pastor found in India
Beheaded body of Christian pastor found in India

The beheaded body of an abducted pastor was found by a reservoir in eastern India yesterday morning.

Three US Christians held in North Korea could be released
Three US Christians held in North Korea could be released

Three American Christians detained in North Korea could be released having reportedly been moved from a labour camp to a hotel on the outskirts of the capital city Pyongyang, according to CBN News.

Bone of 'Apostolic Father' Pope St Clement found in London bin
Bone of 'Apostolic Father' Pope St Clement found in London bin

A relic of one of the earliest popes, St Clement I, has been found in a bin in London by a waste disposal company during a routine collection, the Catholic Herald reported.

Chick-Fil-A employee thanks God after fast food chain surprises her with $25,000 scholarship grant
Chick-Fil-A employee thanks God after fast food chain surprises her with $25,000 scholarship grant

A Chick-Fil-A employee in North Carolina was busy working the drive-thru last Thursday when company leaders surprised her with a giant $25,000 check to pay for her university tuition.

Leah Sharibu: The Christian schoolgirl who refused to obey Boko Haram and deny her faith
Leah Sharibu: The Christian schoolgirl who refused to obey Boko Haram and deny her faith

Leah Sharibu was not released with 104 of her school mates because she refused to recant her Christian faith.

Newly discovered building in Jerusalem could prove Biblical King David's existence
Newly discovered building in Jerusalem could prove Biblical King David's existence

The Bible says that King David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem thousands of years ago.

Justin Bieber shares photo of cross to his hundred million followers
Justin Bieber shares photo of cross to his hundred million followers

The superstar singer was raised a Christian by his mom and he currently attends Hillsong church.

Major Australian church could become first denomination to adopt same-sex marriage
Major Australian church could become first denomination to adopt same-sex marriage

A major Christian in Australia could become the first to adopt same-sex marriage.

'It's rare to be kidnapped': Door to door collecting through a cartoonist's eyes
'It's rare to be kidnapped': Door to door collecting through a cartoonist's eyes

What's funny about tragedy? Nothing, really – but with a typically wry look at the process of collecting for Christian Aid Week, cartoonist Dave Walker is at least looking for something to smile at.

More Dead Sea Scrolls deciphered: NASA technology reveals previously unknown writing
More Dead Sea Scrolls deciphered: NASA technology reveals previously unknown writing

Previously unknown writings on some of the Dead Sea Scrolls have been discovered and deciphered by academics using advanced imaging technology.

Church bells ring every evening across Manila after priest shot dead
Church bells ring every evening across Manila after priest shot dead

Church bells will be rung across the archdiocese of Manila every evening to remember another priest shot dead in the Phillippines.

Christian Concern could face legal investigation over role in Alfie Evans case
Christian Concern could face legal investigation over role in Alfie Evans case

The Christian campaign group behind the Alfie Evans case could face an investigation over its conduct during a series of unsuccessful legal appeals.

Israel at 70: The Haifa years – 6 stories
Israel at 70: The Haifa years – 6 stories

Heeding the words of Robert Wistrich to 'do something' about the antisemitism prevalent in the UK, from 2003-6 I engaged with the churches and the media.

Liberty's Jerry Falwell in spat over who has biggest Christian university
Liberty's Jerry Falwell in spat over who has biggest Christian university

Jerry Falwell Jnr, the controversial Trump-ally and president of Liberty University, is trying to claim his school is still the 'largest Christian university' despite a drop in enrolment.

Pressure mounts on Paige Patterson after more Southern Baptists call for him to go
Pressure mounts on Paige Patterson after more Southern Baptists call for him to go

Pressure is continuing to mount on Southern Baptist leader Paige Patterson after another leading figure in the denomination called on him to retire.

Leading German Cardinal hits out at crosses on public buildings
Leading German Cardinal hits out at crosses on public buildings

The leading Catholic cardinal in Germany has condemned a decision to hang crosses on all public buildings in the state of Bavaria.