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'The future starts today, not tomorrow': 12 quotes to remember Saint Pope John Paul II
Today is the birthday of Saint Pope John Paul II, the late Christian leader who has become an icon of reverence and inspiration to many.
Major Trump speech on Islam in Saudi Arabia being drafted by 'Muslim ban' architect
A forthcoming major speech in Saudi Arabia by Donald Trump on the need to confront radical Islam is being drafted by an advisor who devised the 'Muslim ban' policy which was blocked by the US courts, according to reports.
How can we be sure Jesus will return and how should we prepare?
If Jesus was able to predict with unnerving precision what would take place several decades later in relation to the temple, we can be sure that one day the New Testament promises about his return will also be fulfilled
Donald Trump's White House rules out moving US embassy to Jerusalem ahead of Israel visit
Donald Trump will not 'provoke' the Palestinians by moving the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to the divided city of Jerusalem, according to a White House official.
Egypt's Coptic Pope meets the Queen and the Archbishop of Canterbury in historic UK visit
Egypt's Orthodox Coptic Pope was received this month by Her Majesty The Queen, and later the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Prince of Wales, as His Holiness undertook a historic pastoral visit across the United Kingdom.
The 84 thoughts you have during a contemporary worship service
Do you stand up or sit down, and if so when? Martin Saunders lists some of the things that go through our heads during contemporary evangelical worship
How to survive a joint holiday and still stay friends
Going away with anyone for the first time can be an elightening experience. Whether it is a new boyfriend or girlfriend, close friends, the new in-laws, your home group or a group of strangers, there is nothing like spending a concentrated amount of time in a confined space to bring out the best and worst in people. Here are my top tips for surviving.
Some Canadian churches being hit by tax loophole
Some churches in Montreal, Canada, are falling foul of a loophole in tax law which means they are being charged an increasing amount.
Two gay men accused of having sex are sentenced to 85 public lashings each in Indonesian province
Two gay men accused in Indonesia of having sex with one another were both sentenced yesterday to 85 lashes in public.
Johnnie Moore joins praise for Trump's advocacy for imprisoned US pastor in Turkey
Evangelical leaders are hailing Trump's efforts to secure the release of an imprisoned American pastor in Turkey.
Tiffany Trump and her mother Marla Maples enjoy some prayer time together in church
Maples posted a video of her and her daughter walking on their way to church on her Instagram page, followed by a photo of the two seated on a pew.
Pro-life Christians say Australian company that turns frozen embryos into jewelry is 'demonic'
Baby Bee Hummingbirds transforms embryos leftover from IVF treatment into keepsake jewelry.
Church organist fired for 'Heil Trump' graffiti
A church organist who sprayed 'Heil Trump' graffiti on the walls of his own episcopal church in Indiana days after the presidential election last year has been fired.
Sleep-deprived and severely stressed: Is it time Britain took a Sabbath?
New research suggests that many British adults are struggling with sleep deprivation, constant tiredness and severe stress. Are they in need of a Sabbath?
Three Girls: How the Rochdale child abuse scandal challenges the Church
'There's no such thing as a child prostitute ' says Maxine Peake's character Sara Rowbotham gently to teenage Holly's parents
Does the Tim Farron heresy hunt show orthodox Christians aren't welcome in public life?
A Liberal Democrat spokesman was confronted with the fact that a decade ago his party leader, Tim Farron, had opposed abortion. Was this, the presenter asked, still the case and would it affect party policy?