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Trump ratchets up pressure on Turkey over jailed Pastor Andrew Brunson
Trump ratchets up pressure on Turkey over jailed Pastor Andrew Brunson

President Trump has threatened Turkey with 'large sanctions' if it does not release imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson.

Leprosy champion's pilgrimage across 900 years: 'This is where they prayed for people like me'
Leprosy champion's pilgrimage across 900 years: 'This is where they prayed for people like me'

An extraordinary encounter in Cambridge has seen a visitor from India bridge the 12th and the 21st centuries across 900 years of history.

Bishop Michael Curry to have surgery for prostate cancer
Bishop Michael Curry to have surgery for prostate cancer

Curry, whose sermon at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle catapulted him to prominence around the world, said he had been diagnosed with the disease a few months ago.

Heartbroken family of Christian writer Wynter Evans Pitts asks for prayers after she dies aged 38
Heartbroken family of Christian writer Wynter Evans Pitts asks for prayers after she dies aged 38

The author and speaker is survived by her husband and four daughters, the eldest of whom starred in the Christian movie 'War Room' alongside Priscilla Shirer

Methodists slam Home Secretary Sajid Javid on terrorist death penalty

The Methodist Church has criticised the home secretary's decision to allow two Islamic State terrorists to be sent to America where they may face the death penalty.

Rohingya refugees face 'ticking time-bomb' of imminent cyclone
Rohingya refugees face 'ticking time-bomb' of imminent cyclone

Cyclones have killed hundreds along Bangladesh's coast in the Bay of Bengal, where Medair has been working with Rohingya refugees since September 2017.

Mary Magdalene: Not just a bystander, a disciple and apostle
Mary Magdalene: Not just a bystander, a disciple and apostle

The religious film of the year has unquestionably been Mary Magdalene, starring Rooney Mara in the title role and Joaquin Phoenix as Jesus.

Bishop's House of Lords bill calls on government to add mothers to marriage certificates
Bishop's House of Lords bill calls on government to add mothers to marriage certificates

The House of Lords has passed a bill from the bishop of St Albans to end the practice of excluding mothers' names from marriage certificates.

Thomas à Kempis: 11 quotes from a great spiritual writer
Thomas à Kempis: 11 quotes from a great spiritual writer

Today is the feast day of Thomas à Kempis (1379-1471) in the Episcopal Church's calendar.

Can the Google Ghost predict the Second Coming?
Can the Google Ghost predict the Second Coming?

During the few years of its existence, the world has grown used to using Google to find out the answer to almost everything.

Duck boat survivor recalls the moment she cried out to Jesus; church deacon among the victims
Duck boat survivor recalls the moment she cried out to Jesus; church deacon among the victims

A survivor of the duck boat tragedy in Missouri last Thursday has tearfully recalled the moment she cried out to Jesus as the vessel sank.

Duck boat driver who died in sinking tragedy was a former pastor and 'God-fearing man'
Duck boat driver who died in sinking tragedy was a former pastor and 'God-fearing man'

Robert 'Bob' Williams served as an associate pastor and elder at The King's Cathedral in Providence for over 10 years, according to the Kansas City Star

Archbishop of Canterbury gathers Christians and Muslims to talk peacebuilding and reconciliation
Archbishop of Canterbury gathers Christians and Muslims to talk peacebuilding and reconciliation

The Archbishop of Canterbury hosted the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Shaykh Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, this week to discuss how religious leaders can help faith communities address conflict and help their societies to thrive.

'May God be with you all,' says Trump after duck boat tragedy kills 13
'May God be with you all,' says Trump after duck boat tragedy kills 13

Prayers are being said after at least 13 people died when a Ride the Ducks boat capsized on a Missouri lake on Thursday evening.

Why is Generation Z more open to faith? They don't have the church baggage
Why is Generation Z more open to faith? They don't have the church baggage

Young people in the UK are more open to faith because they don't have the preconceptions about church that their elders do.

From Adam to Apocalypse: How making the Bible shorter might encourage more people to read it
From Adam to Apocalypse: How making the Bible shorter might encourage more people to read it

The Bible is full of dramatic stories that have made it the world's bestselling book. But whoever has time to read it all from cover to cover?