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Muslim man who threatened Christians while holding gun on Facebook Live is charged
Muslim man who threatened Christians while holding gun on Facebook Live is charged

A Muslim man who threatened Christians in a live video on Facebook in the US has been charged.

Many believe Ethiopia was the first country to accept Christianity – now for some it is being outlawed
Many believe Ethiopia was the first country to accept Christianity – now for some it is being outlawed

Christianity could be outlawed in Ethiopia for smaller congregations and house churches where a worshippers meet for less formal prayer or smaller services.

No bullet-proof glass for Pope Francis on Egypt visit
No bullet-proof glass for Pope Francis on Egypt visit

Pope Francis will not travel in a bullet-proof vehicle when he travels to Egypt later this week, in spite of the risk to his life from Islamist extremists.

Is this the oldest surviving image of the Virgin Mary?
Is this the oldest surviving image of the Virgin Mary?

Archaeologists may have unknowingly uncovered the earliest surviving depiction of the Virgin Mary.

Is this the perfect title for a group of musical monks and nuns?
Is this the perfect title for a group of musical monks and nuns?

A group of nuns have formed a band at America's Catholic University, with their musical ensemble titled 'Force of Habit'.

The faith perspective: How Psalm 33 speaks to our political reality
The faith perspective: How Psalm 33 speaks to our political reality

In the face of so many genuine reasons to be fearful about the state of the world, we have some options.

Ecumenical Patriarch defends Holy and Great Council in Geneva address
Ecumenical Patriarch defends Holy and Great Council in Geneva address

The Patriarch of Constantinople has used an address at the World Council of Churches in Geneva to defend the Pan-Orthodox Council in Crete last year that was damaged by the last-minute withdrawal of several Churches.

London\'s fire-fighting bishop: Who was St Mellitus?
London's fire-fighting bishop: Who was St Mellitus?

A saint named Mellitus died on this day in 624. You might not have heard of him, but he's an icon of Church history who played an essential role in bringing Christianity to pagan Britain.

WATCH: Viral video sees kids imagine the face of God
WATCH: Viral video sees kids imagine the face of God

'What do you think created everything?' A recent viral video sees children attempting to describe 'God' to an illustrator.

France now has a clear choice – which way will it turn?
France now has a clear choice – which way will it turn?

There was a palpable sense of relief in TV channels' election night studios as the initial estimates of voting in the first round of France's presidential election came in on Sunday evening.

Why does Jesus say \'If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven\'?
Why does Jesus say 'If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven'?

Is Jesus really saying that unless – as Jesus followers and Church – we forgive people, they somehow remain unforgiven by God?

Persecuted Guatemalan pastor wins prestigious award for protecting his community
Persecuted Guatemalan pastor wins prestigious award for protecting his community

A Guatemalan evangelical pastor and farmer was awarded the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize on Monday for defending his community's land.

US citizen who worked at university with strong Christian links is detained in North Korea
US citizen who worked at university with strong Christian links is detained in North Korea

North Korea has arrested an American professor who worked at a university with strong Christian links in Pyongyang as he attempted to leave the country.

France\'s Macron favourite for presidency in runoff with Le Pen
France's Macron favourite for presidency in runoff with Le Pen

Centrist Emmanuel Macron took a big step toward the French presidency on Sunday by winning the first round of voting and qualifying for a May 7 runoff alongside far-right leader Marine Le Pen.

Bible was found at the scene of Aaron Hernandez\'s suicide
Bible was found at the scene of Aaron Hernandez's suicide

Suicide notes addressed to his fiancée, his 4-year-old daughter and a close prison friend were placed next to a Bible that was opened to the page containing John 3:16.

Actor Turns to God After Violent Mugging Left Him Brain Damaged And Unable To Speak

A Christian actor who was savagely beaten and left for dead on a sidewalk in New York City nearly 20 years ago is alive and well and making a comeback.