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French park attacker shouted 'in the name of Jesus Christ'
There are media reports that the suspect in a stabbing rampage in France shouted "in the name of Jesus Christ" during the attack that has left several children seriously injured.
Evangelical broadcaster Pat Robertson dies at 93
Notable conservative Christian broadcaster and onetime presidential candidate Pat Robertson, widely known as the long-serving host of the popular Christian Broadcasting Network program "The 700 Club," has died. He was 93 years old.
CofE promises improvements to abuse support scheme after cricitism
The Church of England has said that changes are being made to improve its Interim Support Scheme for clergy abuse survivors following heavy criticism.
Bart Barber, Mike Stone â two conservative pastors â to square off for SBC president
The two candidates for SBC president hold many of the same beliefs but disagree sharply over how to handle the issue of sexual abuse and over the direction of the nation's largest Protestant denomination.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says seeing loved ones again in Heaven is 'fantasy'
"We won't see each other again after we're gone," said The Terminator star.
Pope Francis undergoes hernia surgery, will stay at hospital several days
The decision to operate was made after Pope Francis went to the hospital Tuesday for a routine checkup.
New resource helps churches map prayer and mission in local communities
A new digital tool is being launched to enable local churches across the UK to map where prayer and mission are taking place within their local areas.
Oxford students could face expulsion for misgendering trans-identified peers
Students attending one of the colleges that comprise the University of Oxford could face expulsion if they misgender their peers, according to a new policy implemented following protests over an appearance by a gender-critical feminist and professor.
Hindu extremists jail pastors, close churches in India
Accused of forcible conversion and insulting religion, Pastor Kirubendran was released on May 24 after four failed attempts to secure bail.
The importance of rest
We were not made to be always "on".
Calls for peace in South Sudan after kidnapping of bishop
Church leaders are pleading for peace in South Sudan after a bishop survived a brutal ambush and kidnapping.
UK government urged to act over persecution of Christians in Nigeria
A petition submitted to the UK government this week is calling for more to be done to stop "genocidal attacks" on Christians in Nigeria.
Michael W Smith's Passion Translation endorsement removed after backlash
Michael W Smith's endorsement of The Passion Translation has been removed from its website after strong criticism.
Martin Scorsese about to start making new film about Jesus
Award-winning director Martin Scorsese says he will make another movie about Jesus, a remark made during a conversation at the Vatican.
Pope Francis sends Cardinal Zuppi to Ukraine to promote a 'just peace'
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi is in Kyiv June 5-6 as a papal representative to promote peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Rick Warren campaigns for Southern Baptist reinstatement of Saddleback Church
Days before the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting, former megachurch pastor Rick Warren has appealed to his fellow Southern Baptists to overturn a denominational decision to oust his Saddleback Church because it permits women to serve with the title pastor.