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Early image of Jesus without a beard discovered in Spain
Archaeologists are excited by the discovery of a plate in Spain decorated with what they believe to be one of the earliest known images of Jesus.
Toll worker sues after claiming boss told her not to say 'God bless you' to drivers
A former New Jersey toll booth worker is taking legal action against her employers after claiming her supervisor told her to stop saying "God bless you" to motorists.
Reese Witherspoon finds inspiration in Rick Warren's perspective on those in need
Reese Witherspoon is busy promoting her new film, The Good Lie, in which she plays an employment agency counsellor trying to help three Sudanese refugees start a new life in the US.
Jill Duggar shares Bible verses for encouragement during pregnancy, labor and delivery
Jill Duggar is in the second trimester of her pregnancy and if her posts to Twitter and Instagram are anything to go by, she's enjoying every minute of it.
US Ebola victim's girlfriend says she's 'depending on God' to save them
The girlfriend of the first person to be diagnosed with the Ebola virus on US soil has admitted she fears for their lives.
Bishop: 'Money has become a false God'
The former Bishop of Worcester, Peter Selby, says people's lives are dominated by greed and fear.
Dave Tomlinson: How to be a bad Christian
Rev Dave Tomlinson talks to Sarah Lothian about making Christianity more accessible to those on the fringes or who would consider themselves 'spiritual but not religious'.
What a difference a week makes - the power of short-term mission
Claire Musters hears from a group of teenagers who have recently returned from a trip to Romania.
US abortion doctor defends work as 'ministry'
A US doctor who performs dozens of abortions a day has controversially defended the service he offers as a Christian 'ministry'.
Peter Kassig: ISIS threatens American aid worker in beheading video of Alan Henning
Kassig can be seen at the end of the video as the next Westerner in line to be executed by the masked gunman, dubbed 'Jihadi John'.
White House condemns ISIS beheading of British citizen Alan Henning
A video has been released purporting to show the beheading of British citizen Alan Henning by Islamic State.
Alan Henning beheading video released by ISIS: David Cameron vows to bring killers to justice
Prior to the beheading, Henning speaks to the camera about the British Parliament's decision to join America in the bombing campaign against ISIS.
Boko Haram leader ridicules claims of his death
The leader of Nigeria's fearsome Boko Haram has ridiculed claims that he is dead in a new video, declaring "Nothing will kill me until my days are over."
Ebola: Steps must be taken to prevent catastrophic spread - up to 1.5 million could be infected by January
The scale of the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone has dwarfed the medical resources available.
Pope Francis faces sternest test yet as bishops and cardinals address divorce
The Synod on the Family will address the Church's doctrine that a Catholic divorcee who remarries without obtaining an annulment cannot receive Holy Communion.
Woman who trolled Kate and Gerry McCann on Twitter is a regular churchgoer
A woman who posted numerous hate messages about the family of Madeleine McCann on Twitter is a regular churchgoer.