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Pope 'praying for all migrants' after shocking image of drowned father and baby daughter
The Pope has said he is "profoundly saddened" by the haunting image of a migrant father and his baby daughter who drowned in the Rio Grande while attempting to cross from Mexico to the US on Sunday.
US State Department report warns of 'chilling array' of religious freedom abuses worldwide
The US State Department's annual religious freedom report has warned of a "chilling array" of abuses against people of faith worldwide. Countries singled out for criticism in the report included China, Iran and Burma.
Supreme Court sends case against Christian bakers who refused same-sex wedding cake back to state courts
The US Supreme Court has told the Oregon courts to reconsider the case of a Christian couple sued over their refusal to make a same-sex wedding cake.
Another legal challenge to remove 'In God We Trust' fails in the courts
An atheist activist has lost yet another fight to have "In God We Trust" removed from U.S. currency after the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal alleging that the motto violates the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
Over 180 companies say abortion ban is 'bad for business' - pro-lifers disagree
H&M and Ben and Jerry's are among over 180 companies that have signed an open letter calling abortion bans "bad for business".
Pinterest bans pro-life advocacy group over 'harmful misinformation'
Pro-life group Live Action has been banned by Pinterest for allegedly spreading "harmful misinformation".
Christian baker Jack Phillips sued for the third time over LGBTQ cake order
Christian baker Jack Phillips of Colorado is facing a third lawsuit over his refusal on religious grounds to make certain cakes, the latest legal battle for the Masterpiece Cakeshop owner.
Christian florist faces thousands in legal fees after losing court appeal in gay wedding case
The Washington Supreme Court has again ruled against Christian grandma florist Barronelle Stutzman who faces the risk of crippling fines for refusing to create floral arrangements for a same-sex wedding.
Pastor David Platt prays over Donald Trump after US President makes unannounced visit to church
President Donald Trump made a brief unannounced visit to McLean Bible Church Sunday morning where Pastor David Platt prayed for him on stage.
More Americans think premarital sex and divorce are morally acceptable
An increasing majority of Americans view divorce, sex outside of marriage, gay relationships and birth control as morally acceptable while a majority of Americans continue to view abortion as morally wrong, according to new Gallup data.
Trump lays wreath in honour of fallen soldiers in Westminster Abbey
Donald Trump laid a wreath at the grave of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey on the first day of his state visit to the UK.
Millennial non-Christians more interested in Christianity than older generations - study
Millennial non-Christians are more likely than older non-Christians to be interested in spiritual issues, according to new research from Barna.
Why fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced
Fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced, with the rates falling 18% between 2008 and 2016.
Baby born the size of a large apple defies the odds to go home
An infant girl who weighed about the same as a large apple when she was born five months ago and is believed to be the world's tiniest baby ever to survive has gone home from a San Diego hospital.
Owners of life-sized ark sue insurers for refusing to cover $1m in rain damage
The Young Earth creationism museum Ark Encounter in Kentucky filed a lawsuit against an insurance company for refusing to cover $1 million in repairs that were needed following damage caused by heavy rainfall.
After Bill Hybels scandal, Willow Creek starts the search for a new senior pastor
Willow Creek Community Church has set up a search committee for a new senior pastor, with the hope that the position will be filled by the end of the year.