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Christians From Pakistan Refused Visas To Visit UK Church – Because They Are Too Poor
Christians From Pakistan Refused Visas To Visit UK Church – Because They Are Too Poor

Two Christians from Pakistan are "shocked and depressed" after being refused visas to visit the United Kingdom because they are "not wealthy enough".

Girls As Young As 11 In War-Torn Syria Forced To Marry In Exchange For Money
Girls As Young As 11 In War-Torn Syria Forced To Marry In Exchange For Money

Syrian girls as young as 11 are being married off by their families in exchange for money, and children as young as seven recruited to fight in the war that has been raging since 2011, according to Christian persecution charity Open Doors.

Leonard Cohen Obituary: The Life And Faith Of A Musical Legend
Leonard Cohen Obituary: The Life And Faith Of A Musical Legend

Leonard Cohen, who has died at 82, was one of the most spiritually attuned artists of the 20th and 21st Centuries.

Christian And Muslim Leaders Condemn Use Of Holy Books To Justify Terror
Christian And Muslim Leaders Condemn Use Of Holy Books To Justify Terror

Christians and Muslims have joined in condemning the abuse of the Koran and the Bible to "justify and facilitate acts of hatred hatred, discrimination, exclusion, violence and terrorism toward others."

Christian Ashers Bakery Looks To Supreme Court Over \'Gay Cake\' Case
Christian Ashers Bakery Looks To Supreme Court Over 'Gay Cake' Case

The Christian bakery at the heart of the "gay cake" case wants to take their case to the UK's highest court.

A Prayer For Armistice Day
A Prayer For Armistice Day

Words for remembrance: confession, lament and commitment.

Vatican\'s Christmas Display To Highlight Plight Of Refugees
Vatican's Christmas Display To Highlight Plight Of Refugees

The traditional Christmas Nativity scene that adorns St Peter's Square, Vatican City will this year be dedicated to issues such as the environment, the refugee crisis, and those who are sick.

\'We\'re Keeping Our Spirits High\': Indonesian Christians Still Worshiping A Year After Churches Destroyed By Islamic Extremists
'We're Keeping Our Spirits High': Indonesian Christians Still Worshiping A Year After Churches Destroyed By Islamic Extremists

Christians are still gathering for worship in Aceh Singkil – a rural 'regency' in Indonesia's only Sharia-ruled province – a year after the churches there were destroyed by Islamic extremists and police, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).

Trump Will Uphold Christian Values, Says US Cardinal
Trump Will Uphold Christian Values, Says US Cardinal

Cardinal Raymond Burke said said President-elect Trump understood Catholic values and would do everything possible to stop abortion.

Priest Says Christians Are The Salt Of Iraq – And Are Praying For God To Have Mercy On ISIS
Priest Says Christians Are The Salt Of Iraq – And Are Praying For God To Have Mercy On ISIS

Christians in Iraq are praying for their enemies amid horrific persecution, a priest in the country has said.

Finding Unity in Diversity: How Can We Be United When We Voted Different?
Finding Unity in Diversity: How Can We Be United When We Voted Different?

There's never been a more important time to be one. It's time to set aside our differences in opinion, beliefs, political party and vote and strive to be one in going the same direction.

6 Things 30-Something Christians Should Be Doing By Now
6 Things 30-Something Christians Should Be Doing By Now

Here are six things that 30 something Christians should be doing by now.

When You Are More Comfortable With Lies Than Truth, Don\'t Be Surprised If You Get Hurt
When You Are More Comfortable With Lies Than Truth, Don't Be Surprised If You Get Hurt

Nowadays, people will often bend towards the positive, feeding off praises, encouragements and motivation. However, when faced with painful truths, most people would not always be as open.

Ciara Teaches Son Future How to Sing \'Jesus Loves Me\' Hymn
Ciara Teaches Son Future How to Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' Hymn

The Bible verse Proverbs 22:6 teaches Christians: "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it."

10 Surprising Reasons Why People Feel Constantly Tired Despite Getting Enough Sleep
10 Surprising Reasons Why People Feel Constantly Tired Despite Getting Enough Sleep

It's not enough for people to just sleep eight hours a day in order to feel well-rested. Sometimes, surprising factors affect people's energy levels and make them feel tired instead of energised.

This Simple Trick Can Help Beat Jet Lag
This Simple Trick Can Help Beat Jet Lag

The only downside to having vacations is that it takes a while for people to adjust to their time zones when they get back, and people have to fight off jet lag as they try to ease in to their day-to-day schedules.