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Bethel's Bill Johnson says he'll be voting for Trump 'with confidence and a clear conscience'
Bethel's Bill Johnson says he'll be voting for Trump 'with confidence and a clear conscience'

Johnson voted for Trump back in 2016 and will be doing so again on November 3.

'I can't put a timeline on healing,' says Jill Duggar on rift with family
'I can't put a timeline on healing,' says Jill Duggar on rift with family

At the height of TLC's hit show about the Duggar family, "19 Kids and Counting", it seemed like nothing could split them apart. But a rift has opened up with daughter Jill Dillard and she's not sure when it might heal.

US gets its first African-American cardinal
US gets its first African-American cardinal

Archbishop Wilton Gregory, of Washington DC, is going to be the US' first African-American cardinal. Pope Francis announced his name among the 13 new members of the Catholic Church's highest governing body on Sunday.

Abortion because of birth defects is unconstitutional, Poland rules
Abortion because of birth defects is unconstitutional, Poland rules

Pro-life groups are praising the Poland Constitutional Tribunal's Thursday decision against a law permitting abortions based on fetal defects, ruling that it violates the Polish Constitution. The decision has sparked outrage among some advocacy groups.

Church set on fire by extremists after Christians refused to stop worshipping together
Church set on fire by extremists after Christians refused to stop worshipping together

Suspected Hindu extremists set fire to a church in India's Andhra Pradesh state, burning it to the ground because local Christians refused to stop worshiping together.

MPs fear prenatal testing will result in more Down\'s syndrome abortions
MPs fear prenatal testing will result in more Down's syndrome abortions

In recent months, the health services in England & Wales and Scotland have announced their intention to roll-out the new tests across all NHS hospitals.

Donald Trump says he's a 'non-denominational Christian'
Donald Trump says he's a 'non-denominational Christian'

Responding to a question about whether he considers himself an evangelical, Trump revealed he has moved on from Presbyterianism and is now a "non-denominational Christian".

Episcopal bishop investigated over refusal to allow same-sex marriages announces resignation
Episcopal bishop investigated over refusal to allow same-sex marriages announces resignation

A bishop in the US Episcopal Church has announced his resignation after a disciplinary panel found him guilty of violating canon law over his refusal to permit same-sex marriage blessings in his diocese.

Calls for international pushback to defeat harmful sex ed and gender ideology in schools
Calls for international pushback to defeat harmful sex ed and gender ideology in schools

Judith Nemeth, Director of the Values Foundation, said many people were unaware of what was happening and that opponents needed to "get organised internationally".

Christian leaders plead with Welsh Assembly to keep churches open during 'firebreak' lockdown
Christian leaders plead with Welsh Assembly to keep churches open during 'firebreak' lockdown

Christian leaders have sent a pre-action letter to the Welsh Assembly calling for churches to be kept open during the 'firebreak' lockdown.

The power of quiet, steady, unspectacular ministry for God
The power of quiet, steady, unspectacular ministry for God

Many Christian heroes made a difference to the world by travelling it; Charles Simeon made a difference by staying in the same place ministering for fifty-four years.

John Piper challenges Christian support for Trump
John Piper challenges Christian support for Trump

He ends by suggesting that he may not vote for Trump or Biden on November 3 because his allegiance to Jesus sets him "at odds" with "death by abortion and death by arrogance".

Christians in Idlib still living in fear of jihadists
Christians in Idlib still living in fear of jihadists

Christians in the Idlib province of Syria are still living with the daily threat of being killed, tortured or attacked.

Churches drive online giving as collection plates take a hit
Churches drive online giving as collection plates take a hit

Churches across all denominations are now increasingly turning to online giving as a majority of them report reduced giving in the pews amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Ministry Brands.

Inspired by God - Black Panther star Letitia Wright's new production company
Inspired by God - Black Panther star Letitia Wright's new production company

Black Panther star Letitia Wright has set up a new production company and the name for it is inspired by her Christian faith.

Government must repair relations with people of Manchester - bishop
Government must repair relations with people of Manchester - bishop

The Bishop of Manchester has warned of a "strong perception" in the north-west of the country that local leaders have been treated "with a great lack of respect".