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Donald Trump invites members of Sutherland Springs Church to National Day of Prayer in Washington D.C.

President Donald Trump has invited members of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs in Texas to join him for the National Day of Prayer at the White House on May 3, nearly half a year after a mass shooting claimed the lives of 26 people at the church.

Bishop joins 300 Anglicans backing US Church's plans for gender-neutral wedding service

A prominent bishop and 300 other Anglicans have backed the US Episcopal Church's stance on same-sex marriage, saying it shows the 'Church is not as homophobic as it can sometimes appear'.

Northerners shut out of being clergy by biased Church of England, says Bishop

Aspiring clergy from the north of England are shut out by a biased Church of England due to their 'broad northern accents', according to the Bishop of Burnley, the Rt Revd Philip North.

Religious freedom continues to deteriorate in 28 countries, USCIRF warns

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has released its annual report highlighting the violations of religious rights in 28 countries.

Rwandan authorities shut down Christian radio station for saying women are 'source of evil'

A Christian radio station in Rwanda was officially shut down on Tuesday for airing a sermon that referred to women as "a source of evil."

Atlanta church adds aerialists in worship services, pastor responds to criticism

Following its CREATE Conference, Embassy Church International pastor Brian Meadows said that the performance will be a regular feature of the church's services.

What is ministry really like? CofE intern scheme triples in three years

A scheme offering young people experience of ministry in the Church of England has more than tripled in size over the past three years, according to a report published today.

Thy Kingdom Come: Westminster finale to close global prayer event at Methodist Central Hall

This Sunday will see an ecumenical gathering at London's Methodist Central Hall as a finale to the global missional prayer movement Thy Kingdom Come.

Christians to fast and pray for North Korea ahead of Trump-Kim meeting

A Christian organization is calling on believers around the world to participate in the International Day of Prayer and Fasting for North Korea on April 28 in anticipation of the meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

In the US, it's Christians who lead the way in combatting poverty, study finds

Christians lead the way in all categories of charitable giving and concern and the more hope they have for ending poverty, the more likely they are to fight it.

'A good death'? Bishop Graham Tomlin on Alfie Evans, Christian healing and why the church must defend the NHS

Last night in London an Anglican Bishop joined healthcare professionals to discuss the NHS, Christian 'healing', Alfie Evans and why believers might need to rethink suffering and death.

Publication of Bill Hybels' books suspended after misconduct allegations

Two publishers have suspended publication of books by Christian author Bill Hybels, following allegations of misconduct against the US pastor.

Giant Jesus statue found to have secret antennas, internet transmitters hidden in its head; Local residents furious

Residents in a small village in Poland recently learned that its giant statue of Jesus Christ has been used to broadcast Internet signals. The news has upset some though, who believe the statue should be considered sacred and not used for technology infrastructure.

Senior gay cleric Jeffrey John shortlisted to be bishop in Scottish Episcopal Church