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What does Justin Timberlake have in common with the Pope?
What does Justin Timberlake have in common with the Pope?

Justin Timberlake posts picture of himself at Western Wall in Jerusalem

NI\'s first minister defends pastor\'s anti-Muslim remarks
NI's first minister defends pastor's anti-Muslim remarks

Peter Robinson, first minister of Northern Ireland, has received widespread criticism for his defense of a Christian pastor who has branded Islam as 'satanic'

Treatment of Christians prisoners in Eritrea is \'barbaric\'
Treatment of Christians prisoners in Eritrea is 'barbaric'

Eritrea: More than 1,000 Eritrean Christians incarcerated for their faith

Stoned woman\'s husband condemns Pakistani police
Stoned woman's husband condemns Pakistani police

The husband of a Pakistani woman stoned to death by her family has condemned police for standing by and 'silently watching' as his wife was brutally murdered.

Church leaders: No one should eat alone
Church leaders: No one should eat alone

Churches are gearing up for The Big Lunch this weekend when they'll be inviting friends and neighbours to take part in a street party.

\'Virgin Mary Should\'ve Aborted\' Facebook page shut down after pro-lifers protest
'Virgin Mary Should've Aborted' Facebook page shut down after pro-lifers protest

A Facebook page named "Virgin Mary Should've Aborted" has been removed by Facebook after a successful protest campaign by pro-lifers.

Nick Vujicic launches new video channel on Roku
Nick Vujicic launches new video channel on Roku

The ministry's full library of life-affirming films and talks by Vujicic, who was born without arms or legs, will be accessible to fans via Roku streaming media players.

United Methodist Church faces schism over same-sex marriage and gay clergy issues
United Methodist Church faces schism over same-sex marriage and gay clergy issues

Last week, over 80 Methodist clergy—representing all five jurisdictions and more than 30 Annual Conferences—released a statement saying that the church is in the midst of major crises, and proposing that the denomination be split into Traditional and Progressive sects.

Maya Angelou on Christian faith: \'If God loves me, what is it I can\'t do?\'
Maya Angelou on Christian faith: 'If God loves me, what is it I can't do?'

Her only child, Guy B. Johnson, released a statement on behalf of the family confirming her death and celebrating her life.

David Crowder: New solo album Neon Steeple captures the longing for more
David Crowder: New solo album Neon Steeple captures the longing for more

David Crowder has released his new solo album, Neon Steeple with its lead folk-country influenced single already reaching No 3 on the National Christian Audience in the US over the weekend.

Gay Christian worship artist to release book on faith and sexuality
Gay Christian worship artist to release book on faith and sexuality

Jennifer Knapp will be telling her story in Facing the Music: Discovering Real Life, Real Love, and Real Faith

Eight life lessons we learned from \'Friends\'
Eight life lessons we learned from 'Friends'

This week is 20 years since Friends first aired. Time to look back at the best lessons the show taught us...

Inflatable whale gives London parks the hump
Inflatable whale gives London parks the hump

Public being called on to help 'free Willy'

Cathedrals and cupcakes for visitors to York this summer
Cathedrals and cupcakes for visitors to York this summer

Visitors to York Minster and its grounds are in for a sweet treat over the summer with the arrival of a cupcake caravan.

Justin Welby\'s \'War on Wonga\' gets a boost
Justin Welby's 'War on Wonga' gets a boost

Church launches new scheme to support credit unions over payday lenders

National Affront: Why did France\'s extreme nationalist party come out on top?
National Affront: Why did France's extreme nationalist party come out on top?

How Marine Le Pen won round the French electorate