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Megachurch Pastor Jarrid Wilson is in Heaven despite suicide - Greg Laurie
Greg Laurie is standing by his belief that Jarrid Wilson is in Heaven despite his suicide after receiving "angry messages" from other Christians who disagree with his point of view.

Justin Bieber starts leading his 122 million Instagram followers in prayer
The pop star and committed Christian has posted three prayer guides in the past week, which have been played around a million times each.

Resurgence of nationalism is a 'setback for humanity', says German theologian Jürgen Moltmann
The 93-year-old said the new wave of nationalism taking root in many countries was a "setback for humanity".

After deadly church attack, evangelical leader in Burkina Faso says only love, not revenge can bring peace
An evangelical leader in Burkina Faso has called on Christians in the country to choose love over revenge after a church attack on Sunday left 14 people dead.
Politicians should be concerned with more than just Brexit - Rowan Williams
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has called on politicians to think beyond the short-term and offer a long-term vision for a more sustainable global order.

Government must do more to tackle violence against women and girls - Christian Aid
The UK government must use its aid budget and diplomatic influence to promote security for women and girls around the world and especially in conflict zones like Afghanistan, Christian Aid has said.
Israel Folau reaches settlement with Rugby Australia over 'hell awaits' Instagram post
Rugby Australia (RA), NSW Rugby and Israel Folau have reached a settlement following a dispute over a religious message he posted to social media.

Third Day's Mac Powell update on wife's brain aneurysm: 'She's coming back to me!'
Third Day lead singer Mac Powell updated his fans on his wife Aimee's condition after she suffered a brain aneurysm on Saturday.

TV evangelist Joseph Prince buys a Singapore mall for $217m
Rock Productions, the business arm of the megachurch led by TV evangelist Joseph Prince, has just bought a mall for $217m.

Changing Church doctrine on marriage is an 'insult to the love of LGBTQI people'
Evangelicals in the Methodist Church have been strongly encouraged by a gay celibate Christian to fight attempts to change the Church's historic position on marriage.

Political parties asked to support nation's historic church buildings ahead of General Election
The main political parties are being asked to commit to supporting the nation's thousands of historic churches and chapels ahead of the General Election.

Chinese church pastor sentenced to four years in prison
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling for the release of a church elder in China's Sichuan Province who has been sentenced to four years in prison.

Pastor says Christians are 'filled with pain' after church attack that killed 14 in Burkina Faso
The Christian community in Burkina Faso is mourning the deaths of 14 people killed in a church attack on Sunday.

Unborn babies see more than we first thought, study reveals
The developing eyes of unborn babies are far more complex than scientists first thought, new research suggests.

Office for Students accepts Spurgeon's College after earlier rejection
The Office for Students (OfS), the official regulator for the higher education sector, has accepted the application of Spurgeon's College after an earlier rejection.
Bid to introduce gender neutral 'X' to passports goes to the Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeals is today hearing the case of a campaigner who wants the government to introduce an 'X' marker to passports for people who do not identify as male or female.