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US Episcopal leader Bishop Michael Curry temporarily hospitalised
US Episcopal leader Bishop Michael Curry temporarily hospitalised

Bishop Curry was treated at a hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, for internal bleeding and an irregular heartbeat.

Jill Dillard says she didn't make any money from '19 Kids and Counting'
Jill Dillard says she didn't make any money from '19 Kids and Counting'

The couple have appeared together in a new documentary, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, a four-part series premiering on Amazon Prime on Friday.

Archbishop of Uganda welcomes tough anti-homosexuality laws but not death penalty
Archbishop of Uganda welcomes tough anti-homosexuality laws but not death penalty

The Archbishop of Uganda has welcomed the passing of stringent new laws against homosexuality in his country but says those found guilty should be given life imprisonment instead of the death penalty.

It is Well with My Soul: a new musical
It is Well with My Soul: a new musical

A new musical sets out to tell the story of those behind this beautiful and timeless hymn.

Pastor who lost daughter in Nashville Christian school shooting is 'learning to live with sadness'
Pastor who lost daughter in Nashville Christian school shooting is 'learning to live with sadness'

The senior pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Chad Scruggs, has spoken about how he is living with the pain of grief in his first sermon since his 9-year-old daughter was killed in a Christian school shooting in Nashville.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury wants Parliament to debate assisted suicide
Former Archbishop of Canterbury wants Parliament to debate assisted suicide

Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, is calling on the British government to allocate time in Parliament for discussing possible legislation around assisted suicide.

Southern Baptist Convention is 'in crisis', says Rick Warren
Southern Baptist Convention is 'in crisis', says Rick Warren

Purpose Driven Life author Rick Warren says the Southern Baptist Convention needs to be more honest about its current trajectory after years of declining membership.

We can find all the answers for life's questions in the Bible
We can find all the answers for life's questions in the Bible

We ask many questions about life daily. Why am I here? What's my purpose? What will tomorrow be like? Why is there so much evil within this world?

Archbishop 'distressed' by attacks on Christians in India
Archbishop 'distressed' by attacks on Christians in India

The Archbishop of Canterbury has lamented violent attacks on indigenous tribal Christians in north-eastern India.

What kind of freedom do we have in Christ?
What kind of freedom do we have in Christ?

Our freedom cost us nothing but it cost Christ everything. It was and is an amazing gift of grace to us.

Catholic Church in California grapples with more than 3,000 lawsuits, alleging child sex abuse
Catholic Church in California grapples with more than 3,000 lawsuits, alleging child sex abuse

Advocates have been left stunned by the number of cases that surfaced during this revival window.

2-year-old incarcerated in North Korean prison camp after parents caught with Bible, says US State Department
2-year-old incarcerated in North Korean prison camp after parents caught with Bible, says US State Department

If Christians in North Korea are found possessing a Bible, they face the death penalty, and family members, including children, are sentenced to life imprisonment, reveals a report by the U.S. State Department, which includes an incident where a 2-year-old child was sentenced to life in a prison camp after his parents were caught with a Bible.

How a Bible translation project in Chad is bringing Christians and Muslims together
How a Bible translation project in Chad is bringing Christians and Muslims together

"I am witness to the impact of cooperation between Muslims and Christians as they translate 50 Bible stories for the greater good."

Festival celebrates diverse contribution of gospel music
Festival celebrates diverse contribution of gospel music

"Much modern mainstream music, as well as many genres of music of black origin, owe their origins and inspirations to gospel music. However, these roots often go unacknowledged and unrecognised," organisers said.

Study reveals doubts about God
Study reveals doubts about God

While less than half of adults in the U.S. believe in God without a doubt or attend religious services frequently, the majority, almost 80%, say they still pray, a new study from NORC at the University of Chicago shows.

Church of Scotland to review position on assisted suicide
Church of Scotland to review position on assisted suicide

The Church of Scotland General Assembly has voted to review its position on assisted suicide as Scottish parliamentarians prepare to consider whether to legalise the practice.