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Shia LaBeouf says he was suicidal before conversion to Catholicism
The actor is gearing up for the Sept. 9 release of his latest film, "Padre Pio," where he stars in the role of the beloved Franciscan Capuchin friar.

Are you really listening?
Do we really listen? Or are we just hearing?

Would you wear something offensive to God?
When we look at our life, can we say, "I am truly walking in a manner worthy of the Lord?" or are we making too many compromises?

Most Evangelical churches don't let women serve as senior pastors but allow them to lead Bible study: poll
A new poll suggests that most Evangelical pastors serve in churches that don't allow women to serve as senior pastors but are open to letting females serve in other leadership roles.

Hillsong giving and attendance fell in 2021
Hillsong Church Australia, the flagship branch for the global Hillsong Church brand, suffered significant drops in both giving and church attendance in 2021 as the Covid-19 pandemic marched into its second year and a series of sex and financial scandals enveloped the church network in the United States and Australia.

Patriarch Kirill cancels Kazakhstan trip and chance to meet with Pope Francis
For the second time this year, an in-person meeting between the two global religious leaders has fallen apart.

Pakistani Christians accused of blasphemy released on bail
The accused include Raja Warris, a lay leader in the Anglican Church of Pakistan.

Aretha Franklin and her enduring love of gospel
Although Aretha's life was complicated, full of highs and extreme lows, sadness and despair, achievements, and accomplishments, Aretha sincerely believed in God, and many gospel songs comforted her throughout her life.

Parents urged to reassure their children on GCSE results today
The Spurgeons charity is urging parents to help their children deal with anxiety and pressure on GCSE results day today.

An interfaith discussion on the role of religion in mental health
Academics and religious leaders address the role of faith and community in managing mental health issues in young people and society as a whole.

UN General Assembly moves closer to adopting resolution declaring abortion a 'human right'
Delegates at the United Nations General Assembly are finalizing negotiations on a resolution that would require all U.N. agencies to declare abortion a human right, reportedly due to pressure from the European Union and the Biden administration.

Terrorists kill Christian lawyer, kidnap nuns in Nigeria
Islamic terrorists in southern Nigeria kidnapped four nuns on August 21, three days after suspected Fulani herdsmen shot a Christian attorney to death in the country's northwest, sources said.

Extending 'DIY' home abortions 'puts women in greater danger'
The government has come under fire from Christians for making the pills by post abortion service permanent.

Hillsong must do things 'differently', says interim leader
Hillsong is making changes, Interim Global Senior Pastor, Phil Dooley, has told members of the scandal-hit church.

Afghan house churches 'continue to grow'
Despite intense persecution, the tiny Christian community in Afghanistan is growing, according to Voice of the Martyrs.

17 Christians killed in Democratic Republic of Congo
Open Doors is asking for prayer after at least 17 Christians were killed in a string of targeted attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo.