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Wrestling Jacob: A picture of human beings' struggle with God
There's a strange story in Genesis 32: 22-32 about the patriach Jacob's meeting with a divine being.
Tony Blair: Only 'proper ground war' can defeat ISIS
A "proper ground war" against ISIS is needed according to former Prime Minster Tony Blair.
China sees sevenfold increase in persecution against Christians
Persecution against Christians in China has increased sevenfold since 2008, according to the latest report by China Aid.
'Let the cries of grief at last fall silent!': Syrian Christian children to pray for peace
Orthodox and Catholic Christian children will take part in a day of prayer for peace in Syria on June 1, it has been announced.
Government to investigate use of British cluster bombs in Yemen
Claims that illegal British-made cluster bombs are being used by Saudi Arabia in the Yemen civil war is being investigated by the UK government.
Most Americans prefer Israel over Palestine
White evangelical Republicans are the most likely to support Israel, while liberal Democrats are among the few to favour Palestine.
Christians have a duty to convert all Muslims, including ISIS militants â Vatican official
Christians have a duty to convert all Muslims but not Jews, according to Cardinal Kurt Koch.
Full term abortion: Debunking a dogmatic agenda
MP Rachael Maskell gives her take on the abortion debate in the wake of the Royal College of Midwives row.
Pope calms speculation surrounding Ireland visit as Vatican confirms 2018 World Meeting of Families in Dublin
Pope Francis has dampened hopes he may visit Ireland for the 2018 World Meeting of Families.
Trump's new 'liaison for Christian policy' claims he stopped a tsunami through prayer
Frank Amedia was involved in a bribery scandal and claims to have stopped a tsunami hitting an island in Hawaii through the power of prayer.
British group jailed for terror offences, plans to take children to live under ISIS
A British trio who planned to travel to Syria and join ISIS have been jailed for terrorism-related offences.
Desmond Tutu's daughter gives up Church ministry after same-sex marriage
Archbishop Desmond Tutu's daughter has given up her licence to serve as an Anglican priest after marrying a woman.
Richard Dawkins: Atheists should be more like Anglicans
Atheist campaigner and scientist Richard Dawkins has denied being an aggressive atheist and urged "rationalists" to "take on some of the gentle decency of the Church of England".
Germany: Anti-immigrant AfD walks out of talks with Muslim council
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has walked out of talks with the country's central council for Muslims.
Religious 'nones' outnumber Christians in England and Wales
The report says both Catholics and Anglicans are struggling to retain people brought up in the faith.
Far right narrowly defeated in Austrian presidential election
The results were awaited nervously by governments across Europe, where populist anti-immigration parties have surged over the past year.