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Prayers, special services and bellringing mark D-Day 80th anniversary
Cathedrals are at the heart of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when soldiers from the US, UK, Canada, and other Allied nations landed on Normandy beach under a barrage of gunfire to break Hitler's grip on Europe.
Australia drops case against Elon Musk's X over church attack video
Australia has dropped its case against X, formerly Twitter, after a row about removing footage of a stabbing attack on a priest in Sydney.
Carl Lentz says he doesn't identify with 'disgraced pastor' label
Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz and his wife Laura have opened up about the terrible mental toll his cheating took on their family and the long and difficult healing process they have been on for nearly four years.
Church still full two years after massacre
A terror attack on a church in south-west Nigeria has not dampened the faith of its congregation as worshippers continue to fill the pews two years on.
India election results: Modi's reduced majority suggests waning appeal of Hindu nationalism
The early results of the national elections in India may suggest a significant shift in the political landscape as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance appears set to form the government for a third consecutive term, though with a narrow victory.
Tensions rise in Australia over Religious Discrimination Bill
As Australian politicians prepare for debate over proposed new religious discrimination laws, senior faith leaders have warned that as the proposed legislation currently stands faith groups in Australia could go a "long way backwards".
Warnings of persecution in Hong Kong on Tiananmen anniversary
The persecution of Christians in mainland China is spreading to Hong Kong, Release International has warned on the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.
New study explores Mother Teresa's spiritual struggles
A new study from the University of Birmingham has explored the doubts and struggles Mother Teresa battled throughout her ministry and life, revealing a human side that many believers will be able to identify with.
International community urged to act after death of Christian in Pakistan
A church leader in Pakistan is pleading with world leaders to take action after a Christian man died of his injuries 10 days after being attacked by a mob over alleged blasphemy.
Carl Lentz launches new podcast about recovering from cheating scandal
Axed Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz has ended speculation about a possible return to the pulpit by announcing the launch of a new podcast.
'The Chosen' releases season four, parts ways with Angel Studios
Series creator Dallas Jenkins told RNS The Chosen LLC and Angel Studios had 'different ideas of how to interpret both the contract and what's going to sustain us in our future.'
Elvis Presley's Bible found by bedside on night he died sells for $120,000 at auction
Elvis Presley's personal Bible, a remarkable item filled with the late rock legend's personally highlighted reflections on scripture, has been sold at auction for $120,000.
Get out and vote, says Nichols
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales is urging people to get out and vote ahead of the general election on 4 July.
Christian reactions to Trump's guilty verdict
Leaders in the Evangelical community, which has constituted an important part of the former president's base throughout his political career, weighed in on Thursday's verdict.
Notre Dame cross welcomed by Christian world
The reinstallation of the cross at Notre Dame Cathedral has been welcomed by Christians across the world.
Global Christian community invited to gather in 25 hours of prayer and worship
"For the first time in history, the entire global Church is actually able to gather. So we are inviting all 2.5 billion people who love Jesus to come together to pray, to see stories of the church, and to commission them to become missionaries wherever they are to reach the ends of the earth."