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Can John Wesley teach us how to campaign in a general election?
One of the most depressing things about the current general election campaign is the amplification on social media of our worst instincts.
Who is the greatest Christian alive today?
If you were asked to suggest the greatest Christian people alive today, who would you put into your 'top five'?
David Irving praises Manchester University for refusal to restrict his books, attacks 'Jewess' campaigner
The convicted Holocaust denier David Irving has praised Manchester University for its refusal to move his books away from 'open access'.
China bans religious names in ongoing crackdown
Chinese officials have banned dozens of baby names with a religious meaning in an ongoing crackdown that could lead to families being denied education and healthcare.
Evangelicals and Pentecostal Christians expect - and are prepared to endure - persecution
Evangelicals and pentecostals are more likely to be persecuted for their faith than others Christians, a new report is claiming.
Archaeologists uncover ancient Viking settlement underneath historic church ruins in Norway
The demolished St. Clement's church, where Olaf II of Norway was enshrined, held more secrets than originally thought
Many believe Ethiopia was the first country to accept Christianity â 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
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?
Archaeologists may have unknowingly uncovered the earliest surviving depiction of the Virgin Mary.
France now has a clear choice â 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.
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
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
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.
Palestinian wounds four in Tel Aviv stabbing attack - Israeli police
A Palestinian stabbed and slightly wounded four people along Tel Aviv's beachfront on Sunday and was arrested, police said, describing the attack as terrorism-related.
North Korea says ready to strike U.S. aircraft carrier
North Korea said on Sunday it was ready to sink a U.S. aircraft carrier to demonstrate its military might, as two Japanese navy ships joined a U.S. carrier group for exercises in the western Pacific.
Pope describes some migrant holding centres as 'concentration camps'
Pope Francis urged governments on Saturday to get migrants and refugees out of holding centres, saying many had become "concentration camps".