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US Soldier overpowers gunman on French train
US Soldier overpowers gunman on French train

Dramatic scenes onboard Amsterdam to Paris train

Pocketful of Faith: Tim Hughes\' new album reviewed
Pocketful of Faith: Tim Hughes' new album reviewed

Worship Leader's Fifth album soundtracks changes in his life and ministry

Ashley Madison scandal: Hundreds of US gov't employees used office computers, Internet to access extramarital dating site

Hundreds of United States government employees used their federal offices to access Ashley Madison, a website which promotes extra-marital affairs.

Families to sue church deacon over murder during Northern Ireland troubles
Families to sue church deacon over murder during Northern Ireland troubles

The family of murdered Catholic teenager Eileen Duffy are to sue the Ministry of Defence, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and a Protestant church deacon in an action alleging "unlawful killing".

What\'s actually happening with LGBT Catholics in Philadelphia?
What's actually happening with LGBT Catholics in Philadelphia?

Earlier this week, Catholic LGBT advocates received some disappointing, if not unexpected, news. They were told that a number of meetings scheduled to be held at St John the Evangelist Church in Philadelphia would not be allowed to take place.

Kenyan televangelist charged with causing death by dangerous driving
Kenyan televangelist charged with causing death by dangerous driving

The controversial televangelist, James Ng'ang'a, has been accused of killing a woman whilst driving and then covering up that he was behind the wheel.

TV host John Oliver criticised for mocking \'prosperity\' preachers in his exposé
TV host John Oliver criticised for mocking 'prosperity' preachers in his exposé

Comedian and TV host John Oliver of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" aired a segment on his show where he discussed televangelists and how "US tax law allows television preachers to get away with almost anything. We know this from personal experience."

Who planted bombs in 3 New Mexico  churches? Police still connecting the dots
Who planted bombs in 3 New Mexico churches? Police still connecting the dots

The FBI and other law enforcement authorities are investigating with the hope of identifying the suspects who planted bombs in three churches in New Mexico this month.

Goodwill gesture: Christian bakers send  cakes, Ray Comfort\'s film to gay groups
Goodwill gesture: Christian bakers send cakes, Ray Comfort's film to gay groups

The Christian bakers fined $135,000 by Oregon state for discrimination last month after refusing to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple have sent cakes and a Christian film to 10 LGBT organizations in the US.

Planned Parenthood and the silence of the Church
Planned Parenthood and the silence of the Church

David Robertson asks why so much of the Church has remained silent in the abortion debate.

US Baptists at war over gay marriage and ordination
US Baptists at war over gay marriage and ordination

A US evangelical church faces being kicked out of its Baptist convention next month if it fails to reverse its decision to admit gays to all aspects of church life including marriage and ordination.

Christian pastor in Pakistan held on blasphemy charge
Christian pastor in Pakistan held on blasphemy charge

A Christian pastor and three others are the latest to be accused of blasphemy in Pakistan, where the offence can carry the death sentence.

Australian schools are replacing Religious Education with lessons on 'respectful relationships'

Religious instruction is to be scrapped from some Australian state schools and replaced with classes on 'respectful relationships.'

Seven people you find in every home group
Seven people you find in every home group

Home groups, small groups, connect groups, hubs...whatever you want to call them, midweek church gatherings come in all shapes and sizes, but tend to have more than a few things in common.

The vital ingredient missing from the Labour Leadership election...
The vital ingredient missing from the Labour Leadership election...

The absence of a strong Christian Socialist alternative explains why Jeremy Corbyn is confounding expectations, says Andy Walton.

Rick Santorum: \'Don\'t just defund Planned  Parenthood, prosecute its officials, too\'
Rick Santorum: 'Don't just defund Planned Parenthood, prosecute its officials, too'

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum wants to do more than just defund abortion service provider Planned Parenthood, since the former Pennsylvania senator wants to prosecute its officials for murdering innocent babies.