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Willow Creek controversy: Elders apologise and admit Bill Hybels choices were 'inappropriate'
Willow Creek controversy: Elders apologise and admit Bill Hybels choices were 'inappropriate'

American megachurch Willow Creek have apologised for the way they responded to allegations of misconduct against former pastor Bill Hybels, admitting 'some of Bill's choices were inappropriate'.

Looking up: What is Ascension Day and why does it matter?
Looking up: What is Ascension Day and why does it matter?

Today marks the celebration of Ascension Day in the Christian calendar. What is it and why does it matter?

Pope to meet head of Czech and Slovak Orthodox church for the first time

Pope Francis will meet will meet with the head of the Orthodox Church of the Czech Lands and Slovakia for this first time this week, the Vatican announced yesterday.

American Christian prisoners touch down in Washington after release from North Korea

A plane carrying three American Christian prisoners released by North Korea landed near Washington DC early on Thursday morning and were met by President Donald Trump,

Welby will swap Royal wedding celebrations for youth evangelism event
Welby will swap Royal wedding celebrations for youth evangelism event

The archbishop of Canterbury will exchange Royal wedding celebrations for a youth evangelism event next week as hundreds of thousands of Christians mark 11 days of prayer.

Christian YouTube star and beauty vlogger Milena Ciciotti tells her fans getting drunk is a sin
Christian YouTube star and beauty vlogger Milena Ciciotti tells her fans getting drunk is a sin

The social media star explained her views on alcohol and going to bars by citing Romans 14: 1-23 and using Jesus as an example.

Ex-bank robber prays at the White House with FBI agent who arrested him: 'Prayer changes hearts,' says President Donald Trump
Ex-bank robber prays at the White House with FBI agent who arrested him: 'Prayer changes hearts,' says President Donald Trump

Jon Ponder and Richard Beasley attended the National Day of Prayer commemoration at the White House.

The only reigning Hebrew queen: The wicked life and violent death of Athaliah
The only reigning Hebrew queen: The wicked life and violent death of Athaliah

The people of Israel and Judah were not really fond of their queens, judging by the stories about them.

Paula White is taking care of Donald Trump's 'soul', her husband says
Paula White is taking care of Donald Trump's 'soul', her husband says

Paula White, the prosperity gospel preacher charged as Donald Trump's chief spiritual adviser, is taking 'care of his soul', her husband has said.

Now Google bans all ads about Ireland abortion referendum
Now Google bans all ads about Ireland abortion referendum

When Facebook revealed yesterday it was to ban ads relating to Ireland's abortion referendum from foreign sources, pressure was on another social media giant to follow suit.

Royal wedding: Church of England releases prayer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
Royal wedding: Church of England releases prayer for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The Church asks for God's blessing on the couple and prays that 'they may both live and grow in your love all their days, through Jesus Christ our Lord'.

Sydney archdiocese is running ads seeking donations for George Pell defence
Sydney archdiocese is running ads seeking donations for George Pell defence

The Catholic archdiocese of Sydney has been criticised for running ads soliciting donations to help with the legal fees of Cardinal George Pell, set to face trial on charges of historical sexual offences.

Mormons end 105 year partnership with Boy Scouts after rows over transgenderism and gay leaders
Mormons end 105 year partnership with Boy Scouts after rows over transgenderism and gay leaders

The Mormon church is officially splitting with the Boy Scouts of America after more than a century of partnership.

Released: Three American Christians held in North Korea return to US
Released: Three American Christians held in North Korea return to US

Three American Christians held in North Korea in recent years have been released and are currently flying back to the US with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Donald Trump has announced.

Stephen Hawking memorial service open to public at Westminster Abbey
Stephen Hawking memorial service open to public at Westminster Abbey

Stephen Hawking's memorial service will be open to the public at Westminster Abbey next month.

As Trump quits Iran deal, Israel should be careful what it wishes for
As Trump quits Iran deal, Israel should be careful what it wishes for

Be careful what you wish for was the message coming out of some elements of the mainstream Israeli media last night as Donald Trump dramatically pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal.