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'Unruly' young boy charms crowd – and pope – at papal audience
'Unruly' young boy charms crowd – and pope – at papal audience

A young deaf boy took centre stage at a solemn papal audience yesterday – to his mother's horror and the pope's amusement.

Exorcist sees 'demonic' influences in Celine Dion's new gender neutral kids clothing line
Exorcist sees 'demonic' influences in Celine Dion's new gender neutral kids clothing line

CELINUNUNU claims that it 'liberates children from the traditional roles of boy/girl'

Christian singer unapologetic about accepting White House invitation to perform at tree lighting ceremony
Christian singer unapologetic about accepting White House invitation to perform at tree lighting ceremony

The 41-year-old "Do Something" singer is expected to be the only Christian music artist to perform at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony Wednesday night. He said he was invited after traveling to Washington, D.C. several times for various events such as performing at the National Prayer Breakfast.

Christian singer Lauren Daigle performs hit single 'You Say' on Dancing with the Stars
Christian singer Lauren Daigle performs hit single 'You Say' on Dancing with the Stars

Artists Lauren Daigle and Avril Lavigne were both invited to perform their worship songs on the grand finale of "Dancing with the Stars" Monday night.

Justin Bieber thanks Jesus on first Thanksgiving as a married man
Justin Bieber thanks Jesus on first Thanksgiving as a married man

Justin Bieber said he wanted to be more like Jesus as he enjoyed his first Thanksgiving married to wife Hailey Baldwin

Christian music artists worship Jesus at the White House
Christian music artists worship Jesus at the White House

Christian music artists gathered at the White House last week for a historic worship session.

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and fiance Pastor Chad Johnson say key to marriage is: 'pray before you speak'
Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and fiance Pastor Chad Johnson say key to marriage is: 'pray before you speak'

The couple said they wanted to do their new reality TV show as a different kind of ministry because they were surprised by how many people do not go to counselling prior to getting married.

Dare to Care: We should be kinder to each other, says Girls' Brigade film
Dare to Care: We should be kinder to each other, says Girls' Brigade film

A Girls' Brigade mission initiative has launched a new film exploring the issue of kindness.

The Spice Girls and Westlife can do it – sort of. Why can't Christians deal with comebacks?
The Spice Girls and Westlife can do it – sort of. Why can't Christians deal with comebacks?

Maybe some doors are too heavy to hold open? Maybe some burnt bridges can't be rebuilt?

Satanic Temple sues Netflix over 'Sabrina' use of Baphomet deity
Satanic Temple sues Netflix over 'Sabrina' use of Baphomet deity

The Satanic Temple accused the defendants of copyright infringement, trademark violations and injury to its reputation.

Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and pastor fiance say sex before marriage 'is not an option'
Destiny's Child's Michelle Williams and pastor fiance say sex before marriage 'is not an option'

Destiny Child singer turned gospel artist Michelle Williams revealed that her fiance, Arizona-based pastor Chad Johnson, set the boundaries on their sex life as soon as they began dating.

Christian singer Lauren Daigle performs 'Look Up Child' on Jimmy Fallon show
Christian singer Lauren Daigle performs 'Look Up Child' on Jimmy Fallon show

Grammy-nominated singer Lauren Daigle made her late night debut on NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" Wednesday evening where she showcased her new Christian music.

Mark Wahlberg reveals what he is praying over his children
Mark Wahlberg reveals what he is praying over his children

Mark Wahlberg has encouraged the next generation of believers to stand firm in their faith and surround themselves with positive influences in today's social media-driven world.

Christian singer Lauren Daigle defends singing on Ellen, confirms Jimmy Fallon show is next
Christian singer Lauren Daigle defends singing on Ellen, confirms Jimmy Fallon show is next

Christian singer Lauren Daigle has faced some backlash for appearing on the talk show of Ellen DeGeneres but she says her critics are missing the 'heart of God'.

JS Bach: Was the composer of the world's greatest Christian music a believer?
JS Bach: Was the composer of the world's greatest Christian music a believer?

Like so many other questions about Bach, a definitive answer remains tantalisingly out of reach.

Sinéad O'Connor converts to Islam, 'natural conclusion of any theologian's journey'
Sinéad O'Connor converts to Islam, 'natural conclusion of any theologian's journey'

The Irish artist announced on Twitter that she had changed her name to Shuhada' Davitt and thanked Muslims for their support.