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Bishop on trial for refusing to permit same-sex marriages
A bishop in the US Episcopal Church was on trial this week after banning gay marriage ceremonies in his diocese.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell apologises over racism tweet
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. has apologized for a racially insensitive tweet he posted last month making fun of Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's blackface controversy after some staffers resigned and African American alumni demanded an apology.
White Christians kneel in repentance for racism before black Christians in viral video
A prayer group from Houston, Texas called Praytest has started a movement after its members made a video showing white Christians kneeling in repentance for racism in front of a group of black Christians.
Tim Keller asks for prayer after pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Tim Keller has asked for prayer after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Mike Pence meets black faith leaders after George Floyd death
The church is a good place to start a conversation about healing the racial rift in America, US Vice President Mike Pence has said.
'Get your knee off our necks' - Rev Al Sharpton calls for change at George Floyd's memorial
In his eulogy for George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Thursday, civil rights activist Rev Al Sharpton declared that now is the right time for the United States to reform its criminal justice system and promised to march on Washington come August to get it.
Trump makes religious freedom a 'national security imperative'
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday instructing the U.S. State Department to prioritize international religious freedom in its implementation of foreign policy and budget $50 million per year toward the advancement of religious freedom.
'Racism is an affront to God' - Church leaders lament death of George Floyd
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have spoken out against the "ongoing evil of white supremacy" following the death of George Floyd.
Police officers kneel to pray with George Floyd protesters
Police officers have been seen kneeling and praying alongside crowds protesting the death of George Floyd last week.
Trump's visit to church vandalised in George Floyd protests splits opinion
Donald Trump has been accused of using a visit to a church vandalised in George Floyd protests as a photo op for "partisan political purposes", but some Christians have defended him.
Historic church next to White House vandalised during George Floyd riots
Church leaders said they were grateful that the vandalism only affected the exterior of the building.
Some politicians on the left 'hate faith', says Ted Cruz
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has claimed that some progressive elected officials issuing orders to curb the spread of COVID-19 that restrict churches but not secular entities are doing so because they "hate faith."
Christian leaders call for justice after death of George Floyd
Many people, including several prominent Christian leaders across racial and denominational lines, are now speaking out and urging others to take a stand against racial injustice.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he reads the Bible every morning
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says he reads two books each morning â the Bible and the day's intelligence report about threats to Americans at home and around the world.
Death penalty undermines Jesus' redemptive work on the cross - Shane Claiborne
The activist said that Christians have been "obstacles" when it comes to the prevalence of gun violence and the death penalty in America, and that the Bible Belt should be re-branded as the "death belt".
Many Christians are praying more during coronavirus pandemic
Many Christians are praying more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, new research by Barna has found.