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Canadian group sending 1 million Bibles to replace scraps of Scriptures passed on to Christians in Cuba
Canadian group sending 1 million Bibles to replace scraps of Scriptures passed on to Christians in Cuba

Soon enough there will be no more need for scraps of Scriptures to be passed on to Christians in Cuba, thanks to the Canadian Bible Society (CBS) for its plan to provide a million bibles in the next 18 months.

\'Hero\' Russian soldier directs airstrike on himself after ISIS fighters surrounded him in Syria\'s Palmyra town
'Hero' Russian soldier directs airstrike on himself after ISIS fighters surrounded him in Syria's Palmyra town

A Russian soldier who belonged to the crack Spetznaz elite combat unit has died a "hero'' after erasing thugs of Islamic State (ISIS) near Syria's Palmyra by directing an airstrike on himself, a military representative at the Russian base in Syria said, according to reports.

After greeting Christians \'Happy Easter\' on his Facebook page, friendly Muslim trader is murdered in Scotland
After greeting Christians 'Happy Easter' on his Facebook page, friendly Muslim trader is murdered in Scotland

A "Happy Easter" greeting to Christians posted on the Facebook page of a well-liked Muslim shopkeeper in Glasgow, Scotland is being eyed by the police as the trigger that led to his murder.

London church continues 3 a.m. services despite complaints: That\'s when \'demons are active\'
London church continues 3 a.m. services despite complaints: That's when 'demons are active'

Despite complaints from neighbours, a Pentecostal church in south London is continuing its loud preaching with amplified music at an unusual time of the day – 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. – every Saturday morning.

Miraculous healings, appearance of money prompting more war-weary Syrian Muslims to embrace Christianity

Amid the atrocities of war in Syria, miracles are happening that are drawing more and more Muslims to the Christian faith.

Abortion in Northern Ireland: New guidelines hint at liberalisation
Abortion in Northern Ireland: New guidelines hint at liberalisation

New guidelines that hint at the liberalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland have been published.

Five weird Bible animals  – but did they really exist?
Five weird Bible animals – but did they really exist?

There are some very strange animals mentioned in the Bible.

Living Out denies support for gay cure therapy: \'Homosexuality is not an illness\'
Living Out denies support for gay cure therapy: 'Homosexuality is not an illness'

A support group for same-sex attracted Christians has hit back at claims it supports gay cure.

US Capitol shooting: Gunman called himself a \'prophet of God\'
US Capitol shooting: Gunman called himself a 'prophet of God'

The Tennesseen man shot by police on Monday after allegedly waving a pellet gun at the US Capitol referred to himself as a "prophet of God".

Baghdad: Three more dead as ISIS continue suicide bombing campaign
Baghdad: Three more dead as ISIS continue suicide bombing campaign

ISIS have claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb in Baghdad that killed three and wounded 27 on Tuesday morning.

Ancient Roman pottery discovery reveals rare insight into Christian history of London
Ancient Roman pottery discovery reveals rare insight into Christian history of London

A fourth century piece of pottery discovered in West London has given new insight into the origins of Christianity in the capital.

Priest faces police investigation after £270,000 given to help refugees disappears
Priest faces police investigation after £270,000 given to help refugees disappears

A Catholic priest is being investigated by police after the disappearnace of £270,000 that was donated to help refugee families.

Pakistan: Christians \'must not give up hope\' Archbishop says
Pakistan: Christians 'must not give up hope' Archbishop says

Christians in Pakistan must not lose hope in the face of ongoing persecution, the Catholic Archbishop of Lahore has said, following Sunday's suicide bombing in a city park that killed 72 people.

Thousands of Pakistan protestors demand more blasphemy deaths
Thousands of Pakistan protestors demand more blasphemy deaths

Up to 25,000 supporters caused chaos in Pakistan when they protested in support of a man who was executed after he murdered an opponent in the long-running dispute over the country's blasphemy laws.

Solid proof? Astronomer claims tracking movement of \'Planet 9\' in our solar system
Solid proof? Astronomer claims tracking movement of 'Planet 9' in our solar system

A famous astronomer said he was able to track the movements of the so-called "Planet 9" through the Kuiper Belt, a band of asteroids and comets encircling the solar system.

Love never dies? Most people feel presence of loved ones who have already died, new study says
Love never dies? Most people feel presence of loved ones who have already died, new study says

A research team from the University of Milan in Italy reported that as many as six out of every ten people admitted to seeing, hearing or sensing the presence of their loved ones who already passed away.