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Franklin Graham slams Christian Bale for Golden Globes quip: 'Satan is a real being'
Welsh-born actor Bale portrayed former US vice president Dick Cheney in the film Vice, saying in his speech: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'
Christian baker allowed to proceed with lawsuit against Colorado state
A federal judge ruled Masterpiece Cakeshop owner Jack Phillips could continue with his lawsuit against the Colorado Civil Rights Commission over claims of religious discrimination
Fund Trump's wall, Hispanic evangelical leader tells Democrats
Parts of the US government have been shut down in an impasse over funding the wall, a key Trump campaign promise.
In chilling move, Chinese official erases First Commandment
'This is a national policy. You should have a clear understanding of the situation. Don't go against the government.'
Christian Bale thanks Satan for his Golden Globes win
Evidently spoofing actors who thank God for their wins, Bale said: 'Thank you to Satan for giving me inspiration on how to play this role.'
Trump's transgender military ban finds support in federal appeals court
A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration's restrictions on transgender people serving in the military can stand for now.
Five children killed in horrific church van crash on way to Disney World
Five children were among the seven victims of a horrific crash involving their church van as they were making their way to Disney World in Orlando, Florida on Thursday.
Pope tells US bishops to rethink their approach to sex abuse scandal
The bishops are meeting for a spiritual retreat directed by the Preacher to the Papal Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa.
The US churches sheltering migrants from deportation
'Under Donald Trump's administration, I received an ankle bracelet ... It hurts my soul because I'm not a criminal.'
Samaritan's Purse to open Ebola treatment centre in DRC
Now in its seventh month, the outbreak has been described as the second worst ever.
Blame game: Democrats, Trump in shutdown standoff
Passage of the bill by the new Democratic majority was expected to occur shortly after Nancy Pelosi is elected speaker of the House.
New York's third gender birth certificates come into effect
New York City residents who do not identify as male or female can now opt for a third gender on their birth certificates.
Romney blasts Trump in stinging editorial: President has 'not risen to the mantle of his office'
Mitt Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential candidate, has launched an excoriating attack on President Donald Trump in an opinion piece for the Washington Post.
Kids in YouTube video told abortion is God's plan and no different from a 'crappy dentist appointment'
'It was like a crappy dentist appointment or something. It was just like, blah â a body thing that was kind of uncomfortable but then it was over and I felt really just grateful that I wasn't pregnant anymore,' Amelia Bonow told the kids in a YouTube video
Francis Chan shares his tip for a better prayer life
The popular preacher was asked: 'What's one practical thing I could do to improve my prayer life?'
Facebook apologises to Franklin Graham after banning him for 24 hours over transgender bathroom post
Franklin Graham has accused Facebook of 'censoring free speech' after he was banned over a 2016 post criticising transgender access to the bathrooms of their choice