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Hillsong Church member who mocked Covid vaccines dies of virus
A member of Hillsong Church, who had mocked Covid vaccines in his social media posts over recent months, has tragically died from the virus.
Many black churchgoers favour hybrid approach to church
The Trends in the Black Church study also found that black church pastors were able to innovate during the pandemic.
Married Texas Pastor arrested for drugging and raping 15-year-old girl
A married pastor has been arrested after allegedly drugging, grooming, and then raping a 15-year-old girl in Texas.
New York becomes just the 6th U.S. state to ban child marriage
New York has become just the 6th state in the U.S. to ban child marriage. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on Thursday raising the age of consent for marriage to 18 in New York State.
ACNA takes charge of investigation into handling of abuse claims
The Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) has taken charge of an investigation into the "mishandling" of sexual abuse allegations.
'Taxing year' for John Piper's church after string of resignations amid bullying claims
The church of John Piper has been left reeling after the resignation of several members of the leadership team, including most recently the famed pastor's successor, Jason Meyer.
Pastor's wife released without charge after fatally shooting husband at their home
A California pastor's wife will not face charges after fatally shooting her husband dead as he entered their home.
Blackpool Council to pay out £109k over axed Franklin Graham festival adverts
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is to receive £109,000 from Blackpool Council over cancelled adverts for an evangelistic event featuring its CEO, Franklin Graham.
People of faith must stand up for each other's religious freedom - Brownback
The former Kansas Governor is host of the bipartisan International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington DC.
Rise of the religious 'nones' is slowing - study
A new survey reveals that the share of Americans who identify as religiously unaffiliated has declined slightly.
Casting Crowns drummer dies from motorcycle injuries
The former drummer of Casting Crowns, Andy Williams, has lost his heroic fight for life following a serious motorcycle crash several weeks ago.
Nick Vujicic founds pro-life bank 'to further the Kingdom of God'
The evangelist was moved to found ProLife Bank after discovering that most major banks in the US support Planned Parenthood, the largest abortion provider in the country.
Megachurch fined thousands because staff did not wear face-masks during church service
A megachurch has been fined thousands of dollars because staff members did not wear face masks during one of its services.
Walt Disney World will no longer say 'Ladies and Gentlemen' in Magic Kingdom greeting
The greeting before its famous fireworks show is being changed to "Good evening, dreamers of all ages".
US Supreme Court rejects appeal in Christian florist's gay wedding case
The US Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by a Christian florist who was fined for refusing to provide wedding flowers for a same-sex couple.
Catholic bishops: there will be no blanket ban on communion for pro-abortion politicians
A week after voting to approve a "Document on the Meaning of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church," the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has clarified that their vote will not lead to a blanket ban preventing pro-abortion politicians from receiving communion.