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Archaeologists used the Bible to search for Naboth's vineyard and now they've found it
Archaeologists used the Bible to search for Naboth's vineyard and now they've found it

Again and again, archaeology is confirming the biblical narrative, but this discovery is one of the coolest yet.

Trump heads to Japan with North Korea on his mind

Ballistic missile tests by North Korea and its sixth and largest nuclear test, in defiance of UN Security Council resolutions, have exacerbated the most critical international challenge of Trump's presidency.

Islamic State on verge of defeat after fresh losses in Iraq, Syria
Islamic State on verge of defeat after fresh losses in Iraq, Syria

Officials on both sides of the border said its final defeat could come swiftly, although they still fear it will reconstitute as a guerrilla force, capable of waging attacks without territory to defend.

Egypt's President Sisi meets US evangelical leaders, promises to protect Christians
Egypt's President Sisi meets US evangelical leaders, promises to protect Christians

A delegation of evangelical leaders from the US has met with Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the presidential palace in Cairo.

Orthodox living: London council builds flats with automatic lifts and separate kitchens to suit Haredi Jews
Orthodox living: London council builds flats with automatic lifts and separate kitchens to suit Haredi Jews

A London council will build housing with features specifically aimed at the Orthodox Jewish community including lifts that don't require manual operating for the sabbath and separate kitchens to accommodate kosher rules.

I had two children, but God gave me a different happy ending
I had two children, but God gave me a different happy ending

When people ask me, 'Did you always want to adopt?' I reply, 'No, the very thought scared me rigid.'

Priest behind Reformation stunt protest: Canterbury Cathedral 'synonymous with abdication and dereliction of duty'
Priest behind Reformation stunt protest: Canterbury Cathedral 'synonymous with abdication and dereliction of duty'

A priest is accusing Canterbury Cathedral of being 'synonymous with abdication and dereliction of duty' as he admitted to posting a list of conservative declarations in a Reformation mimic.

The Antichrist is Satan's 'imitation of Jesus,' says evangelical pastor
The Antichrist is Satan's 'imitation of Jesus,' says evangelical pastor

'Satan will have his version ... his imitation of Jesus... We have Jesus Christ, and Satan will have antichrist,' he said.

Billy Graham is turning 99: Son Franklin gives update on health, birthday plans
Billy Graham is turning 99: Son Franklin gives update on health, birthday plans

'His mind is good but he's quieter these days,' shared son Franklin Graham.

4 better things to pin to a church door than an anti-gay manifesto
4 better things to pin to a church door than an anti-gay manifesto

Apparently some wags with a working knowledge of church history have been pinning up notices on the doors of English cathedrals which list the apparent sins of the modern Anglican Church.

Pope's emotional anti-war plea at US military cemetery
Pope's emotional anti-war plea at US military cemetery

Francis walked slowly and alone amid the rows of low white headstones in the shape of crosses and Stars of David,.

Archbishop of Canterbury urged to abandon Church insurers over 'derisory' settlements to abuse victims
Archbishop of Canterbury urged to abandon Church insurers over 'derisory' settlements to abuse victims

The Archbishop of Canterbury is being urged by a clerical abuse survivor to abandon the Church's insurer in the wake of a scandal over its 'derisory and heartless' treatment of victims.

Anglicans and Oriental Orthodox agree on doctrine of Holy Spirit
Anglicans and Oriental Orthodox agree on doctrine of Holy Spirit

Anglican and Oriental Orthodox theologians have signed a historic agreement on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.

Trump releases plan to repeal Johnson Amendment and allow churches to endorse political candidates
Trump releases plan to repeal Johnson Amendment and allow churches to endorse political candidates

Donald Trump's tax-reform bill will allow church leaders to endorse political candidates in a reversal of a 63-year-old separation of church and state in American law.

More questions over priestly celibacy: Make your case, Pope tells Amazon diocese struggling with clergy shortage
More questions over priestly celibacy: Make your case, Pope tells Amazon diocese struggling with clergy shortage

Pope Francis is making the first steps towards allowing married men to become priests in the Amazon jungle.

Why you need your church building much less than you think
Why you need your church building much less than you think

When we read about the ministry of Jesus in the New Testament we are led to the inevitable conclusion that buildings matter much less than we often think.