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Church organist arrested for \'Heil Trump\' graffiti on his own church
Church organist arrested for 'Heil Trump' graffiti on his own church

A church organist has been arrested for graffiting 'Heil Trump' on the walls of an episcopal church in Indiana days after the presidential election last year.

Archbishop of Canterbury in last minute visit to Gaza
Archbishop of Canterbury in last minute visit to Gaza

The Archbishop of Canterbury made a last minute visit to Gaza on Thursday as part of his official trip to the Holy Land.

Hank Hanegraaff has health problems but is in a \'peaceful place\'
Hank Hanegraaff has health problems but is in a 'peaceful place'

The US evangelical Christian radio personality who made headlines by his conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy has spoken of the 'turbulent' few weeks since his announcement and said he has been diagnosed with health issues.

Orthodox bishop calls on Turkey\'s President Erdogan to convert – with Vladimir Putin as his godfather
Orthodox bishop calls on Turkey's President Erdogan to convert – with Vladimir Putin as his godfather

A Greek Orthodox bishop has called on Turkey's President Erdogan to repent and convert to Orthodoxy, with Russia's President Vladimir Putin as his godfather.

\'The most beautiful things in life are to be lived\': 9 quotes from Christian Søren Kierkegaard
'The most beautiful things in life are to be lived': 9 quotes from Christian Søren Kierkegaard

The enigmatic, iconic theologian Søren Kierkegaard was born on this day. He was a divisive thinker who challenged the nominal Christianity of his day with the power of a radical, life-changing gospel.

1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq in an exodus that could lead to the extinction of the faith in the land
1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq in an exodus that could lead to the extinction of the faith in the land

As many as 1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq since the rise of Islamic State, according to an Iraqi MP.

\'My identity is in Jesus Christ.\' The Archbishop of Canterbury talks to Krish Kandiah
'My identity is in Jesus Christ.' The Archbishop of Canterbury talks to Krish Kandiah

It didn't matter that there was no mitre, no bishop's crook. Here was a man dressed in the humility of Jesus, who found his identity in Christ not in his clothes, his DNA or his position. All of the Spring Harvest guests left the venue that day a little closer to God.

As French election faces final round, poll finds significant Protestant support for Macron
As French election faces final round, poll finds significant Protestant support for Macron

As the French presidential election faces its decisive second round this Sunday, a poll has shown that so far Protestant Christians have shown the highest support for Emmanuel Macron of any faith group.

Pakistan hospital forces Christian staff to attend Quran readings
Pakistan hospital forces Christian staff to attend Quran readings

Staff at a hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, have gone on strike after a Christian member of staff was slapped after refusing to attend a morning reading of the Quran.

Young evangelicals more liberal than parents on gay rights, remain conservative on abortion
Young evangelicals more liberal than parents on gay rights, remain conservative on abortion

An influential religious research group says young evangelicals have more liberal opinions than their parents' generation on some social issues – but remain conservative on others.

Trump\'s religious liberty order: Lawsuits filed to block move as evangelicals hail \'historic\' day
Trump's religious liberty order: Lawsuits filed to block move as evangelicals hail 'historic' day

Evangelical leaders have hailed Donald Trump's religious liberty executive order as 'historic' and a 'giant step' to ending what some described as the US government's war on religion.

Baby pulled unconscious from flood waters starts breathing again as woman prays \'In the name of Jesus\'
Baby pulled unconscious from flood waters starts breathing again as woman prays 'In the name of Jesus'

"In the name of Jesus let him breathe, let him breathe Lord, let him breathe."

\'Reign\' season finale spoilers: Mary to be beheaded?
'Reign' season finale spoilers: Mary to be beheaded?

With the series' season finale in sight, the fourth season of "Reign" is becoming increasingly dramatic and thrilling. Entitled "Dead of the Night," episode 11 is expected to be a major turning point for the series' plot.

Total solar eclipse August 2017 news: Everything to know about where, when and how
Total solar eclipse August 2017 news: Everything to know about where, when and how

One of the most anticipated events this year is the first total solar eclipse that the U.S. will experience from coast to coast. Nature's spectacle is not expected occur again until 2024.

Kentucky Derby 2017 news: Odds, favorites, draws, and where to watch
Kentucky Derby 2017 news: Odds, favorites, draws, and where to watch

Known as The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, the annual Kentucky Derby is being anticipated with much excitement and thrill. This year's favorite is Always Dreaming with odds of 4-1.

Trump signs order to ease ban on political activity by churches
Trump signs order to ease ban on political activity by churches

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order on religious liberties designed to ease a ban on political activity by churches and other tax-exempt institutions.