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Hillsong launches investigation into alleged financial abuse
It follows claims by former Hillsong members that pastors misspent tithe money on fine dining, manicures and designer clothes.
Rick Warren apologises for 'unchristlike' Sunday school video that mocked Asian culture
The video features a pastor wearing a Chinese shirt and making Kung Fu noises while slicing up a fish to make sushi in the style of a martial arts movie.
Museum of the Bible returns thousands of disputed artefacts to Egyptian authorities
Thousands of manuscripts and papyrus fragments held by the Museum of the Bible have been returned to Egyptian authorities after questions were raised about their acquisition.
Catholic bishops blast Biden over policy on overseas abortions
Catholic bishops have condemned Joe Biden's "grievous" decision to reverse a policy barring taxpayer dollars from being spent on organisations that provide or promote abortions overseas.
Christian magazine suspended from Twitter over transgender tweet
Twitter has suspended a Christian magazine's account for reporting that one of President Joe Biden's nominees is a man who believes he's a woman.
Christian professor suspended from Facebook after criticising Biden's trans military policy
A Christian university professor has been suspended from Facebook for voicing disagreement with President Joe Biden's executive order allowing trans-identifying individuals to serve in the US military.
New US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to start work 'immediately' on defending LGBTI rights
The Trump administration told US embassies not to fly the pride flag, a policy Blinken said he would reverse.
Only one in 10 Brits think Covid-19 has strengthened their faith
Britons were far more likely to say that the pandemic had strengthened family bonds than their personal faith.
Francis Chan's Hong Kong visa denied after church planting in the city
Francis Chan has been forced to return to the US after Hong Kong officials denied his visa.
Evangelical support for Trump remained strong even after attack on Capitol
Evangelicals were a key support group for Donald Trump throughout his presidency and remained largely faithful to the end, new stats from the Public Religion Research Institute show.
'Spiritual' but non-religious Gen Z are lonely and craving relationships, study shows
A major study of Gen Z has found more interest in spirituality and relationships than in religion.
Biden administration starts dismantling Trump's abortion policies
"It will be our policy to support women's and girls' sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights in the United States, as well as globally," Dr Anthony Fauci said.
Jen Hatmaker apologises for saying God gave Americans the land of the USA
The progressive Christian author said the opening line of a prayer she delivered at Biden's inaugural prayer service reflected a narrative of "white supremacy" and "colonization".
Pope tells Biden to make peace and reconciliation a priority
The Pope has written to Joe Biden telling him to work for peace and reconciliation both in the US and internationally.
Evangelicals have been 'sent to the time out chair' over Trump support
Retired megachurch pastor Joel Hunter made the comments after Joe Biden left white evangelicals out of his first interfaith service as president.
Biden's executive order on gender is a threat to people of faith, campaign group warns
The Family Research Council has raised concerns over one of the first executive orders to be issued by Joe Biden after taking office on Wednesday.