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Duggar family news: Jim Bob and Michelle celebrate adopted son's 10th birthday
Former "19 Kids and Counting" stars Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have truly welcomed their adopted son, Tyler, as one of their own. When the young boy recently celebrated his 10th birthday, the Christian couple showered him with lots of love on social media.

Franklin Graham praises Donald Trump again because he 'defends the Christian faith' while others 'scolded Christians'
Despite the many critics President Donald Trump has to deal with on a daily basis, he at least has a staunch supporter in Rev. Franklin Graham.

How God helped Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark find purpose in life
Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark has already soared to new heights in her sport, but she has managed to remain grounded in her Christian faith.

Why giving is good: 3 ways to find joy in financial sacrifice
Giving is awkward, giving is hard. Our wallets are close to our hearts, but that doesn't mean we can't change. Giving is good for us.

Baptist safeguarding review finds ministers may have abused
The historic safeguarding case review conducted by the Baptist Union of Great Britain examined files of past and present ministers, dating back in some cases to the 1940s.

Scottish Muslim politician is giving up Irn-Bru for Lent
A Muslim Scottish government minister is observing Lent this year in solidarity with persecuted Christians â and he's giving up Irn-Bru.

Creationist Ken Ham re-invited to speak at University of Central Oklahoma
The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) has decided to re-invite Christian creationist Ken Ham to present his views at the institution, after he was dis-invited last week.

Indian bishops condemn rise in religion-based hate crime
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) has spoken out against the dangers of a Hindu-nationalist agenda and 'monoculturalism'. It comes alongside a recognition by the Indian government of a spike in religiously-motivated hate crime.

'Now is the time': Vineyard Worship on diversity, discipleship and redefining success
'The Vineyard has always done worship. But we can't just sit back and do what we've always done.' The director of Vineyard Worship UK and Ireland tells Christian Today about breaking the mould, redefining 'success' and pointing the next generation of leaders to Jesus.

Character counts: What really makes us who we are?
On a precious day in a hired lecture hall at a medical school where I had gone to church under protest I realised with precise clarity that there was a God.

Telltale internet message may have foreshadowed Florida school massacre
New details about the troubled background and gun ownership of the suspect, Nikolas Cruz, emerged as he appeared in court to face formal charges of carrying out the second-deadliest mass shooting at a public school in US history.

Mexico diocese evacuates nuns from ultra-violent city after multiple killings
A Catholic diocese in southern Mexico has withdrawn all of its nuns from the violence-ridden city of Chilapa, following the killing of two of its priests earlier this month.

Now Desmond Tutu has resigned as Oxfam ambassador
He resigned yesterday as an ambassador for the aid agency saying he was 'deeply disappointed' about the charity's handling of a sex scandal.

Chronic shortage in Religious Education teachers could fuel prejudice
Religious Education is facing a chronic shortage in teachers, prompting warnings of an increase in prejudice and stereotyping because pupils will grow up with knowing about other faiths.

Pope Francis regularly meets with 'annihilated' sex abuse victims, Vatican confirms
Pope Francis regularly meets with victims of sexual abuse, the Vatican has confirmed, after a record was released of a conversation the pope had with Jesuits in Peru in which he revealed he holds the meetings with survivors on Fridays.
Vatican denies ex-Pope Benedict suffering 'paralysis'
The Vatican today denied a magazine report suggesting former Pope Benedict was suffering a debilitating 'paralysis' that threatened to end his life imminently.