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Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot to play Christian woman who helped Jewish children in WWII

"Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot has joined the cast of a new movie about a Christian woman who put herself at great risk to help save over 2,500 Jewish children during the Nazi occupation of Poland in World War II.

Kanye West asks Kim Kardashian to stop wearing revealing dresses as it 'affects him' as a Christian
Kanye West asks Kim Kardashian to stop wearing revealing dresses as it 'affects him' as a Christian

Kanye West has spoken out against his wife, Kim Kardashian, for wearing revealing dresses in public, saying that the way she presents herself in public negatively affects him as a born again Christian.

Katy Perry files appeal against Christian rap song verdict
Katy Perry files appeal against Christian rap song verdict

Katy Perry has filed an appeal after a court ruled against her earlier this year in a copyright infringement case brought by a Christian rapper.

Nike Jesus trainers injected with 'holy water' from Jordan River,  costing $3,000, sell out in minutes
Nike Jesus trainers injected with 'holy water' from Jordan River, costing $3,000, sell out in minutes

A limited-edition Nike Air Max 97 trainer filled with water from the Jordan River in the soles has been released by Brooklyn-based company MSCHF. The trainers have been called "Jesus Shoes", and despite a price tag of $3,000 per pair, the shoes have sold out within minutes.

Justin Bieber pokes fun at Christians 'cancelling' Halloween
Justin Bieber pokes fun at Christians 'cancelling' Halloween

"This is funny to me because I grew up in church," Bieber said.

Kanye West holds latest open air Sunday Service, tells thousands to flee the devil
Kanye West holds latest open air Sunday Service, tells thousands to flee the devil

Kanye West has held a Sunday Service event in Salt Lake City over the weekend. During the service, he commanded thousands who had turned up to hear him to pray against and flee from the devil.

Ellen DeGeneres defends friendship with George W Bush: 'it's okay that we're all different'
Ellen DeGeneres defends friendship with George W Bush: 'it's okay that we're all different'

Ellen DeGeneres has defended her friendship with George W Bush after facing criticism because of his policies on gay issues while US president.

Kanye West only wants to make gospel music now
Kanye West only wants to make gospel music now

Rapper Kanye West has apparently decided to quit secular music and make only gospel records from now on.

Demi Lovato apologises after Jordan baptism
Demi Lovato apologises after Jordan baptism

Demi Lovato has apologised after being baptised in the Jordan River in case her actions "hurt or offended anyone".

Justin Bieber's pastor friends turn out for his second wedding with wife Hailey
Justin Bieber's pastor friends turn out for his second wedding with wife Hailey

Justin Bieber's close pastor friends were in Palmetto Beach, South Carolina, on Monday to watch him wed wife Hailey for the second time in an intimate church ceremony.

Brad Pitt no longer an atheist
Brad Pitt no longer an atheist

Actor Brad Pitt, who has publicly declared himself an atheist for years, has now said that he was just being "rebellious" when professing that he didn't believe in God.

Poldark star joins cast of new movie about the life of Jesus
Poldark star joins cast of new movie about the life of Jesus

Aidan Turner, star of The Hobbit and hit BBC TV show, Poldark, is the latest cast member to be confirmed for a new movie about the life of Jesus.

Hillsong worship leader who suffered brain aneurysm allowed to go home
Hillsong worship leader who suffered brain aneurysm allowed to go home

Chelsea Lee Taylor, the Hillsong worship leader who suffered a brain aneurysm last month, is being allowed back home to continue her recovery.

VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer launches new Bible for children
VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer launches new Bible for children

"VeggieTales" creator Phil Vischer has released a new children's Bible aimed at helping kids better understand the Bible and how it applies to their lives.

Complete Darkness: an honest review
Complete Darkness: an honest review

Thomas Creedy, a blogger and amateur theologian, takes an honest look at Complete Darkness, the new novel by Church Urban Funds' Matt Adcock.

'The power of God cannot be calculated by a number' - Kanye West preaches at Sunday Service
'The power of God cannot be calculated by a number' - Kanye West preaches at Sunday Service

Sunday Service is an ever evolving Christian project led by Kanye West and on Sunday it developed a step further when the rapper interrupted the praise to preach to the congregation.