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Arnold Schwarzenegger says seeing loved ones again in Heaven is 'fantasy'
"We won't see each other again after we're gone," said The Terminator star.
Pope Francis undergoes hernia surgery, will stay at hospital several days
The decision to operate was made after Pope Francis went to the hospital Tuesday for a routine checkup.
New resource helps churches map prayer and mission in local communities
A new digital tool is being launched to enable local churches across the UK to map where prayer and mission are taking place within their local areas.
Oxford students could face expulsion for misgendering trans-identified peers
Students attending one of the colleges that comprise the University of Oxford could face expulsion if they misgender their peers, according to a new policy implemented following protests over an appearance by a gender-critical feminist and professor.
Hindu extremists jail pastors, close churches in India
Accused of forcible conversion and insulting religion, Pastor Kirubendran was released on May 24 after four failed attempts to secure bail.
The importance of rest
We were not made to be always "on".
Calls for peace in South Sudan after kidnapping of bishop
Church leaders are pleading for peace in South Sudan after a bishop survived a brutal ambush and kidnapping.
UK government urged to act over persecution of Christians in Nigeria
A petition submitted to the UK government this week is calling for more to be done to stop "genocidal attacks" on Christians in Nigeria.
Michael W Smith's Passion Translation endorsement removed after backlash
Michael W Smith's endorsement of The Passion Translation has been removed from its website after strong criticism.
Martin Scorsese about to start making new film about Jesus
Award-winning director Martin Scorsese says he will make another movie about Jesus, a remark made during a conversation at the Vatican.
Pope Francis sends Cardinal Zuppi to Ukraine to promote a 'just peace'
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi is in Kyiv June 5-6 as a papal representative to promote peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Rick Warren campaigns for Southern Baptist reinstatement of Saddleback Church
Days before the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting, former megachurch pastor Rick Warren has appealed to his fellow Southern Baptists to overturn a denominational decision to oust his Saddleback Church because it permits women to serve with the title pastor.
Over 4,000 people baptized at California beach during historic 'Baptize SoCal' event
More than 4,000 people were baptized off the beaches of Southern California on Pentecost Sunday as part of a revival event organized by several congregations.
Publishers group apologises for school textbook criticising Christian missionaries in Ghana
The Ghana National Association of Authors and Publishers has offered an apology and admitted to errors amid criticism from parents, educators and the country's deputy education minister for a textbook's negative depiction of the impact Christian missionaries have had on the country.
Utah school district bans King James Bible from school libraries
Copies of the King James Bible have been removed from some school libraries in the US state of Utah after a parent complained.
Virtual worshippers often satisfied, but more Americans choose in-person services
'Broadly speaking, the survey finds that most Americans who watch religious services on screens are happy with them,' Pew researchers found.