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How a South African orphan's faith in God gave him the strength to graduate from medical school
How a South African orphan's faith in God gave him the strength to graduate from medical school

Sithembiso Madlala credits God with helping him to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor, despite so much pain and hardship in his life.

Church of England apologises to abuse victim after review finds failings
Church of England apologises to abuse victim after review finds failings

The Church of England has said it is "truly sorry" for abuse suffered at the hands of a priest after a review concluded that senior clergy failed to take appropriate action when it was brought to their attention.

Why a lion?
Why a lion?

Jesus is not just a gentle lamb, as he is often depicted in art and literature, but also the powerful and mighty ruler who can overcome any obstacle or challenge.

Syncretism is becoming the prevailing worldview, warns George Barna
Syncretism is becoming the prevailing worldview, warns George Barna

"The ideological and philosophical confusion that characterizes America is perhaps the biggest reflection of the nation's rejection of biblical principles and its decision to replace God's truth with 'personal truth.'"

PETA rewrites the Book of Genesis to remove Abraham's sacrifice
PETA rewrites the Book of Genesis to remove Abraham's sacrifice

Produced as a digital download with a virtual "vegan leather" cover, The Book: PETA's Version of the Creation Story is billed as a "first-of-its-kind AI-generated vegan interpretation of the book of Genesis.

UK's first 'three-parent baby' crosses ethical line, says CARE
UK's first 'three-parent baby' crosses ethical line, says CARE

A Christian charity has said it is concerned about safety and the ethics of new biotechnology after the birth of the UK's first baby that has the DNA of three people.

Christians decry 'gruesome' violence in India
Christians decry 'gruesome' violence in India

Victims of violence in northeastern India are "deeply traumatised", says Open Doors partner.

British teens have positive view of Jesus, study finds

A new study by the Barna Group suggests that British teens have an openness towards Jesus while a sizable minority are interested in learning about Christianity.

Southern Baptists lost nearly half a million members in 2022
Southern Baptists lost nearly half a million members in 2022

The Southern Baptist Convention has lost 3 million members since 2006, about half of that in the last five years.

Welby attacks Illegal Migration Bill
Welby attacks Illegal Migration Bill

The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned the government's Illegal Migration Bill as "morally unacceptable" and "politically impractical".

Brian and Bobbie Houston\'s daughter, son-in-law resign from Hillsong Church
Brian and Bobbie Houston's daughter, son-in-law resign from Hillsong Church

A year after her father stepped down as global senior pastor, Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston's daughter, Laura Toganivalu, and her husband, Peter, announced that they, too, have officially stepped down as global pastors of the denomination's youth ministry, Hillsong Young & Free.

Last few years have been 'hell', says Carl Lentz
Last few years have been 'hell', says Carl Lentz

Carl Lentz has opened up about the "hell" of the last few years since he was fired as pastor of Hillsong New York City for moral failures and leadership issues.

Charles Stanley's grandson sells memorabilia on eBay, buyer returns it to family
Charles Stanley's grandson sells memorabilia on eBay, buyer returns it to family

One of Charles Stanley's personal items sold on eBay by his grandson has been returned to the family by the buyer.

Enigmatic human fossil jawbone may be evidence of an early Homo sapiens presence in Europe – and adds mystery about who those humans were

Scientists had figured a fossil found in Spain more than a century ago was from a Neanderthal. But a new analysis suggests it could be from a lost lineage of our species, Homo sapiens.

Carl Lentz admits to 'major lies' in teaser trailer for new Hillsong documentary
Carl Lentz admits to 'major lies' in teaser trailer for new Hillsong documentary

Carl Lentz is facing up to the scandal that brought down his leadership at Hillsong New York City.

Churchgoing family killed in Texas shooting, leaving behind 6-year-old
Churchgoing family killed in Texas shooting, leaving behind 6-year-old

A crowdfunding campaign for a 6-year-old boy who lost his entire family in the Texas outlet mall shooting has raised more than $1.5 million just days after the tragedy.