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\'May God change hearts\': Evangelical groups call on Christians to pray for peace in Korean Peninsula
'May God change hearts': Evangelical groups call on Christians to pray for peace in Korean Peninsula

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), along with the World Council of Churches and the World Communion of Reformed Churches, have called on churches to observe tomorrow as 'Sunday of prayer for the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula.'

Was this Egyptian Coptic soldier murdered because of his Christian faith?
Was this Egyptian Coptic soldier murdered because of his Christian faith?

The family of an Egyptian Coptic Christian soldier who died last month on his first day at work says he was murdered because of his Christian faith. The soldier died in the same regiment where another Copt died in mysterious circumstances in November 2015, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).

Rev Richard Coles to join Strictly Come Dancing lineup
Rev Richard Coles to join Strictly Come Dancing lineup

Anglican priest and TV presenter Rev Richard Coles has been announced as a contestant in the next series of hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing.

Pope Francis has the highest Twitter following of all world leaders – but could Trump overtake?
Pope Francis has the highest Twitter following of all world leaders – but could Trump overtake?

Pope Francis currently has the highest Twitter following of all the world's leaders, though Donald Trump could soon overtake him.

Pioneer of women\'s ministry honoured by United Reformed Church
Pioneer of women's ministry honoured by United Reformed Church

The United Reformed Church is to celebrate a hundred years since the ordination of the first woman to become a minister in a British mainstream denomination.

Bradford Cathedral\'s historic bells to be restored with £79,000 lottery grant
Bradford Cathedral's historic bells to be restored with £79,000 lottery grant

The First World War memorial bells of Bradford Cathedral will be restored after a £79,100 lottery grant made to the diocese.

Christian worshippers at Greenbelt can learn Islamic worship chants
Christian worshippers at Greenbelt can learn Islamic worship chants

Christian worshippers at this year's Greenbelt Festival will have the opportunity to learn Islamic worship chants – thanks to an organisation which says its primary aim is to 'guide seekers of Allah'.

Diana would have married Dodi, says priest who talked to her before fatal crash
Diana would have married Dodi, says priest who talked to her before fatal crash

A priest close to Princess Diana has said the royal enquired whether she would be allowed to marry a Muslim man shortly before she died. The priest is convinced that Diana would have gone on to marry Muslim boyfriend Dodi Fayed.

Actors Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announce separation
Actors Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announce separation

They said on Pratt's Facebook page yesterday: 'Anna and I are sad to announce we are legally separating.'

\'Miracle baby\' pastor Gilbert Deya extradited to face child trafficking charges
'Miracle baby' pastor Gilbert Deya extradited to face child trafficking charges

The UK has extradited a pastor who claimed to have created miraculous pregnances after he lost a long-running legal battle.

US evangelicals likely to believe poverty is your own fault
US evangelicals likely to believe poverty is your own fault

If you're poor, is it your own fault? White evangelical Christians are far more likely to answer in the affirmative than the average US citizen, according to new research.

\'The Lord is their refuge\': 7 Bible verses about the poor
'The Lord is their refuge': 7 Bible verses about the poor

The Bishop of Burnley has said that the Church of England's approach to mission is 'almost entirely focused on the needs and aspirations of the wealthy'. So what does the Bible say about the poor?

Rod Dreher hits out at Trump, says he \'can\'t save American Christianity\'
Rod Dreher hits out at Trump, says he 'can't save American Christianity'

Rod Dreher, the conservative commentator whose book The Benedict Option was a surprise best-seller, has hit out at evangelicals who support Donald Trump.

A bizarre \'spider\' artwork was placed on top of Ottawa Cathedral – and local Catholics aren\'t happy
A bizarre 'spider' artwork was placed on top of Ottawa Cathedral – and local Catholics aren't happy

A bizarre giant robotic spider perched on Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa, Canada has caused controversy among Catholics there, with the local archbishop expressing regret that critics have called the artwork 'sacrilegious' and 'demonic'.

Iranian Christian Maryam Zargaran is released from prison
Iranian Christian Maryam Zargaran is released from prison

Maryam Naghash Zargaran, 39, was arrested alongside Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini in January 2013 in connection with their work at an orphanage.

A gift from God: 7 Bible verses about rest
A gift from God: 7 Bible verses about rest

A change in the rhythm of our lives is good for us. We can, at times, relax and indulge ourselves a little without feeling guilty about it.