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'I believe in Jesus Christ': The 'broad' Irish Catholicism of terrorist-turned-peacemaker Martin McGuinness
As the tributes to and comments about Martin McGuiness testify today, the former IRA chief of staff who became a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process is as divisive in death as he was in life. But one area of his life that is not in doubt, was his faith.
Martin McGuinness: A 'courageous' and 'complex' peacemaker who turned away from his violent IRA past
Figures from the religious and political worlds are today paying tribute to Martin McGuinness, the former IRA chief of staff who became a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process.
Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee could be in place this week
Donald Trump's nomination for the Supreme Court could be in place by the end of this week if he survives a tough grilling by the Senate.
Bar Mitzvah in Israel halted after boy found to be wearing 'Christian' prayer shawl
A bar mitzvah or 'coming of age' ceremony in Israel had to be halted after a rabbi spotted that the 13-year-old boy was wearing a prayer shawl with Christian inscriptions.
Arrest Snoop Dogg for Donald Trump clown video, says Christian pastor
A leading black pastor and TV talk show host, Rev Jesse Lee Peterson, is calling for the arrest of Snoop Dogg for a controversial video which shows the rapper shooting a clown-style mock-up of US President Donald Trump with a replica gun.
Don't fear refugees, say US evangelical leaders: 'Jesus threw off the protections of heaven'
National evangelical leaders in the US are attacking Donald Trump supporters and urging Christians to welcome refugees in America.
US Muslims Must Have Same Religious Freedoms As Christians, Say Evangelical Leaders
Prominent evangelical leaders are backing religious freedoms for Muslims and other faiths as well as Christianity after a poll highlighted few Americans backing civil liberties for Islam.
Trump Wins Over Hispanic Evangelical Leader As Samuel Rodriguez Backs Him On Immigration After Earlier Criticisms
The influential Hispanic Christian leader Samuel Rodriguez has expressed his support for Donald Trump over immigration reform following the President's speech to Congress yesterday.
Bible Left Untouched And Unmoved After Powerful Tornado Rips Through Christian University In Mississippi
Powerful tornadoes ripped through southern Mississippi late last month, bringing death and destruction to many places.
US President Donald Trump Tells American People They Should 'Trust In God'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland to "trust in God," because if they do, there's nothing they cannot achieve.
How Should Christians Respond To Donald Trump? Obama's Faith Advisor Sees A Fresh Opportunity
Michael Wear, Barack Obama's former faith advisor sits down with Christian Today's Harry Farley
This Tennessee Pastor Is Furious After Planned Parenthood Thanks Him For Donations: 'It Wasn't Me'
A pastor in Tennessee is complaining after he was pranked in a fundraising campaign for the controversial Planned Parenthood organisation.
Franklin Graham Says Supporting Planned Parenthood Like 'Raising Money To Fund A Nazi Death Camp'
Franklin Graham has said that raising money for abortion agency Planned Parenthood is like 'raising money to fund a Nazi death camp'
Trump Pledges One Of The 'Greatest Military Buildups In American History'
President Donald Trump said he would make a massive budget request for one of the 'greatest military buildups in American history' on Friday in a feisty, campaign-style speech extolling robust nationalism to eager conservative activists.
China's Terror Laws Increasingly Used To Crack Down On Churches
Another crackdown on Christians in China is being reported. Radio Free Asia says both Catholic and Protestant congregations are being targeted in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.
Trump Administration Withdraws Transgender Students' Use Of Restrooms Based On Gender Identity
The Trump administration has decided to withdraw earlier policies set by the Obama administration with regard to transgender students' use of school facilities.