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Church collapse kills 11 including baby in Mexico earthquake tragedy
Church collapse kills 11 including baby in Mexico earthquake tragedy

During a child's baptism, 11 members of one family died including the two-month-old girl being christened when the roof of a church collapsed during the major earthquake which struck central Mexico on Tuesday.

September 23 end times prophecy is 'an embarrassment to Christians,' says church pastor
September 23 end times prophecy is 'an embarrassment to Christians,' says church pastor

A numerologist is predicting more signs of the apocalypse around September 23 but other Christians are cringing in embarrassment at the latest end times prediction.

Selena Gomez's mom says the family survived pop star's kidney transplant ordeal because of 'love, prayers and God'
Selena Gomez's mom says the family survived pop star's kidney transplant ordeal because of 'love, prayers and God'

'As a mother I was helpless, scared and all I could do was pray for both of them,' said Mandy Teefey, mom of the 'Bad Liar' singer.

Amazon pulls 'Gayer' Bible with Rihanna as God and Trump as Satan, only to reinstate it later
Amazon pulls 'Gayer' Bible with Rihanna as God and Trump as Satan, only to reinstate it later

He grew up in a 'super religious family,' but that isn't stopping gay comedian Elijah Daniels from mocking the Holy Book of 2 million Christians with his 'Gayer' Bible.

Marilyn Manson says Justin Bieber has apologized over 'Satan' T-shirt with his face on it: 'We're cool'
Marilyn Manson says Justin Bieber has apologized over 'Satan' T-shirt with his face on it: 'We're cool'

Christian pop star Justin Bieber texted an apology to the rocker after wearing a T-shirt during his Purpose Tour that had Marilyn Manson's face on the front and the slogan 'Bigger Than Satan. Bieber' on the back.

Witches are casting spells against Trump. Should he be worried?
Witches are casting spells against Trump. Should he be worried?

Pagans are participating in a monthly sorcery session to cast a 'binding' spell on Donald Trump, according to Fox News.

Rosh Hashanah: Six facts you need to know as Justin Welby wishes 'Shanah Tovah'
Rosh Hashanah: Six facts you need to know as Justin Welby wishes 'Shanah Tovah'

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish festival marking the start of the new year, begins tonight and marks the beginning of ten High Holy days before Yom Kippur, the day of repentance, on 29 September.

Christian teenager in Australia sacked by Madlin Sims for opposing same-sex marriage could take legal action
Christian teenager in Australia sacked by Madlin Sims for opposing same-sex marriage could take legal action

A Christian teenager in Australia who was sacked for saying on Facebook that she would vote 'No' to same-sex marriage is entitled to make a legal claim under discrimination law, according to legal experts.

Four bad reasons to be kind to other people
Four bad reasons to be kind to other people

Why are you kind? Why do you serve and demonstrate love to other people? Of course, the 'right' answer – certainly if you're a Christian – is that as follower of Christ you simply want to replicate his example.

Leftwing Jews and Palestinians unite in New York to protest Trump and Netanyahu's closeness at the UN
Leftwing Jews and Palestinians unite in New York to protest Trump and Netanyahu's closeness at the UN

Around a hundred leftwing Jews and Palestinians gathered in front of the United Nations (UN) building in New York on Tuesday night to protest against the closeness of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu who are both appearing at the General Assembly.

Aung San Suu Kyi rounded on by world leaders: 'Now is the time to take action'
Aung San Suu Kyi rounded on by world leaders: 'Now is the time to take action'

Myanmar's defacto leader Aung San Suu Kyi is under mounting pressure over her handling of the crisis in the Rakhine State where nearly half a million of the Rohingya minority have fled in less than a month.

After Charlottesville, Virginia church removes Robert E. Lee from its name
After Charlottesville, Virginia church removes Robert E. Lee from its name

Leaders at the R. E. Lee Memorial Episcopal Church in Virginia have voted to remove the Confederate general's name from the parish after demands to disavow the Civil War figure divided the congregation following last month's violent clashes in Charlottesville.

Marawi Bishop pleads with Philippines President Duterte to allow displaced families to return home
Marawi Bishop pleads with Philippines President Duterte to allow displaced families to return home

The Catholic Bishop of Marawi appealed to Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday to allow some displaced Marawi families to return to their war-torn city, as he also urged Christians to help Muslim communities there.

The unseen culprits behind human trafficking
The unseen culprits behind human trafficking

The horror of sexual slavery: If we truly want to rid the world of this, we must approach it in all its complexity.

Donald Trump at UN: President accused of 'hate speech' but evangelicals praise 'best speech ever'

Donald Trump has been accused of 'hate speech' after he used his first major address at the United Nations to heavily criticise fellow members.

US Bishop addresses thousands of Facebook staff on how to have a good religious argument online
US Bishop addresses thousands of Facebook staff on how to have a good religious argument online

A US Catholic bishop addressed Facebook employees this week on the subject of 'How to have a religious argument' online, urging users to seek 'with great patience to understand your opponent's position'.