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Why is the Bible different from other ancient literature?
Three new ancient Israelite psalms have been deciphered in Egypt. It's a fascinating discovery.
'Sing a new song': The ancient psalms recovered from an Egyptian papyrus
Two new Jewish psalms dating to before the eighth century BC have been discovered on an Egyptian papyrus, granting a unique insight into the religious life of the Israelites.
US officials return thousands of ancient artefacts seized from Hobby Lobby back to Iraq
US officials have returned more than 3,800 artefacts illegally obtained from suppliers in Iraq and sold to Hobby Lobby, the giant craft store chain owned by evangelical Christians.
English local elections: 3 reasons Christians should vote today
Christians should not be mere culture and keyboard warriors, ranting and raving about how society is going to hell in a hand-cart. It is about getting out into the world and acting, changing and shaping that society for the better.
Trump launches new faith initiative to give religious leaders stronger voice in government
Donald Trump is launching a new drive to give faith groups a stronger voice in government.
Beheaded body of Christian pastor found in India
The beheaded body of an abducted pastor was found by a reservoir in eastern India yesterday morning.
Bone of 'Apostolic Father' Pope St Clement found in London bin
A relic of one of the earliest popes, St Clement I, has been found in a bin in London by a waste disposal company during a routine collection, the Catholic Herald reported.
Major Australian church could become first denomination to adopt same-sex marriage
A major Christian in Australia could become the first to adopt same-sex marriage.
'It's rare to be kidnapped': Door to door collecting through a cartoonist's eyes
What's funny about tragedy? Nothing, really â but with a typically wry look at the process of collecting for Christian Aid Week, cartoonist Dave Walker is at least looking for something to smile at.
More Dead Sea Scrolls deciphered: NASA technology reveals previously unknown writing
Previously unknown writings on some of the Dead Sea Scrolls have been discovered and deciphered by academics using advanced imaging technology.
Church bells ring every evening across Manila after priest shot dead
Church bells will be rung across the archdiocese of Manila every evening to remember another priest shot dead in the Phillippines.
Liberty's Jerry Falwell in spat over who has biggest Christian university
Jerry Falwell Jnr, the controversial Trump-ally and president of Liberty University, is trying to claim his school is still the 'largest Christian university' despite a drop in enrolment.
Leading German Cardinal hits out at crosses on public buildings
The leading Catholic cardinal in Germany has condemned a decision to hang crosses on all public buildings in the state of Bavaria.
Church shooting: At least 15 dead after gunmen open fire on CAR worshippers
At least 15 people including a Catholic priest were killed in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) on Tuesday, when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a church service.
Archaeologists discover lost 'biblical' city, claim it proves Bible is accurate
Archaeologists are claiming a lost city in Israel helps prove the Bible's account of King David is historically accurate.
'Secret church' dating back to first Christian centuries survived Islamic State
A 'secret church' in Syria dating back to the first centuries of Christianity has been discovered by archaeologists in a territory held by Islamic State for more than two years.