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Carrie Underwood says Audra McDonald\'s voice was \'blessed by God\'
Carrie Underwood says Audra McDonald's voice was 'blessed by God'

Country music star and Christian Carrie Underwood has voiced support for actress and singer Audra McDonald as well as LGBT rights in an essay for TIME's "100 Most Influential People" list.

Christians in Pakistan fear more attacks after death of teenage boy who was set on fire
Christians in Pakistan fear more attacks after death of teenage boy who was set on fire

Christians in Pakistan are fearing more attacks following a fresh wave of violence targeting Christian children by Muslim hardliners. 

Christians in Niger still recovering from attacks on churches after Charlie Hebdo massacre

Christians in Niger are still recovering from violent attacks in January carried out in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo massacre that resulted in the destruction of dozens churches throughout the country.

Beyond Afropessimism: why Africa still needs those stories of starving children to be told
Beyond Afropessimism: why Africa still needs those stories of starving children to be told

Is it everybody's job to tell all of Africa's stories? Do we really make things worse by depicting African poverty and suffering?

Roma Downey tells Rick Warren Holy Spirit had to be biggest part of A.D.The Bible Continues TV show
Roma Downey tells Rick Warren Holy Spirit had to be biggest part of A.D.The Bible Continues TV show

The Holy Spirit is the biggest part of the NBC series 'A.D. The Bible Continues,' the show's executive producer told Saddleback pastor Rick Warren.

Conservative evangelical leader investigates pro-gay tendencies of Republican candiates
Conservative evangelical leader investigates pro-gay tendencies of Republican candiates

The conservative evangelical leader of the American Renewal Project is planning to investigate the pro-gay tendencies of Republican candidates for the White House, along with the views of their staff and spouses.

Man arrested for planning attacks on French churches
Man arrested for planning attacks on French churches

A 24-year-old Algerian national is also suspected of involvement in a woman's death.

Crisis-hit General Theological Seminary is being \'groomed for failure\' because of its real estate value, letter alleges
Crisis-hit General Theological Seminary is being 'groomed for failure' because of its real estate value, letter alleges

Twenty former students, alumni and former trustees have speculated about the recent actions of the GTS board.

Five reasons why we need to repent more
Five reasons why we need to repent more

The words 'sin' and 'repentance' might seem old-fashioned says Claire Musters, but they are as important as ever.

Record number of election hustings held in churches
Record number of election hustings held in churches

Churches are stepping up and holding a record number of hustings in the lead up to this year's General Election, proving fears about voter apathy wrong.

Ad saying \'Killing Jews is worship\' will not be banned from New York buses
Ad saying 'Killing Jews is worship' will not be banned from New York buses

The Metropolitan Transport Authority had refused to run the advertisement.

Nigel Farage: UK should take in Christian refugees but send others \'back where they came from\'
Nigel Farage: UK should take in Christian refugees but send others 'back where they came from'

Britain can't take in "unlimited numbers" of refugees, but should grant asylum to a few thousand Christians, UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said.

Botulism poisoning at church potluck leaves one dead, 20 others ill
Botulism poisoning at church potluck leaves one dead, 20 others ill

Tragedy has struck Cross Pointe Free Will Baptist Church in Lancaster, Ohio.

Malaysia: Inquiry ordered into Muslim protest that forced church to take down its cross
Malaysia: Inquiry ordered into Muslim protest that forced church to take down its cross

The protest is the latest sign of growing religious tension in Malaysia.

Child abuse inquiry: Retired Bishop sorry for sexual abuse of children at Queensland orphanage
Child abuse inquiry: Retired Bishop sorry for sexual abuse of children at Queensland orphanage

A retired Catholic bishop has confessed to a "terrible sense of shame and disgrace" over a failure to act more quickly on allegations of abuse against his priests and nuns.

Britain and France urge UN Security Council action on Palestine solution
Britain and France urge UN Security Council action on Palestine solution

A draft resolution is being prepared by New Zealand.