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Hotline to the heavens? Pope Francis to call International Space Station

The Pope is today set to reach out to the six astronauts on the International Space Station.

Anglican icon, spiritual giant: 9 quotes from Archbishop of Canterbury William Temple

William Temple was one of the greatest Archbishops of Canterbury in modern times. He died on this day in 1944, but is renowned today as a historic church leader and a 'spiritual giant'.

The 6 Commandments? For most Brits â including Christians â 10 is too many

Most Britons â and British Christians â only see six of the Bible's Ten Commandments as important principles to live by, according to a recent survey.

How this stylish film shot around the world will show the living impact of Paul's letter to the Philippians

Christianity Explored Ministries has unveiled the classy trailer for Discipleship Explored (DE), a film series based on Paul's letter to the Philippians and its impact on people's lives around the world.

Attack on Egyptian church foiled, guards blow up terrorists' car

An attack on an Egyptian Coptic church has been foiled by security services outside the building.

'The Holy City, prepared as a bride': 5 Bible verses about Jerusalem

Jerusalem is of course mentioned countless times in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, being the centre of worship for the Jews as well as the place where Jesus wept over and was crucified, buried and resurrected.

Sing! Master songwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty share their tips for churches

Keith and Kristyn Getty are significant songwriters and worship leaders, and now they've written a book encouraging churches to share the gift of music with all their members.

Footprints of God? Archaeologists baffled by giant sandal-shaped rocks near the Jordan River

They are being dubbed the 'footprints of God' â large sandal-shaped formations in the earth that archaeologists think date back to the time the Israelites entered the Promised Land.

White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders prays to God for help before every briefing

It's not an easy task to go out and take questions from a hostile media on behalf of the U.S. President's administration and that's why Sarah Huckabee Sanders looks to above for a helping hand.

Young woman sweating blood from her face and hands baffles doctors

The Bible records Jesus as sweating blood in Gethsemane but cynics and even some Christians struggle to believe the account.

Scientology is back in the news. Here are 6 things Christians should know about this dubious 'Church'

Scientologists, never far from the headlines, are once again in the news this week. Here are 6 things Christians should know about them.

Pastor marries couples 'living in sin' after her vision from God

A pastor has married six couples in one go after receiving what she says was a vision from God. Pastor Tanelle Welft-Dixon, 43, said that God had asked her to marry people who have been 'living in sin' or who couldn't afford to wed, according to local news website iol.

Government anti-terror laws mean I have to vet clergy sermons says top head