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Paris Olympics organisers apologise after opening ceremony offended Christians
Paris Olympics organisers apologise after opening ceremony offended Christians

Organisers of the Paris Olympics have apologised for offence caused by scenes during the opening ceremony on Friday evening that Christians claimed mocked Christianity.

Christian leaders in France and UK speak out against 'mockery of Christianity' at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Christian leaders in France and UK speak out against 'mockery of Christianity' at Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Christians have continued to speak out against offensive scenes in the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics which included an apparent depiction of The Last Supper featuring drag queens.

Jerry Falwell Jr., Liberty University reach settlement agreement
Jerry Falwell Jr., Liberty University reach settlement agreement

Liberty University and its former chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., have agreed to a settlement, ending litigation that stemmed from Falwell's ouster as leader of the prominent Virginia-based Evangelical academic institution.

India\'s Christian leaders work to convince Modi government to curb attacks
India's Christian leaders work to convince Modi government to curb attacks

False charges of forced conversion, say the leaders, are used to target Christians, who cite attacks on church properties and institutions, the harassment of pastors and raids on private parties.

Three members of beloved gospel group die in plane crash
Three members of beloved gospel group die in plane crash

The Nelons, a popular family gospel group, has been struck by tragedy after the death of three of its members in a plane crash.

Olympics opening ceremony criticised over 'offensive' drag queen Last Supper parody
Olympics opening ceremony criticised over 'offensive' drag queen Last Supper parody

The CEO of the UK Evangelical Alliance, Gavin Calver, called the depiction "utterly insensitive, unnecessary and offensive".

Court upholds ban on Christian teacher who refused to use pupil's preferred pronouns
Court upholds ban on Christian teacher who refused to use pupil's preferred pronouns

A High Court judge has upheld a teaching ban on Christian maths teacher, Joshua Sutcliffe, over his refusal to use the preferred pronouns of a biologically female pupil who identifies as a boy.

Assisted suicide bill introduced to Parliament
Assisted suicide bill introduced to Parliament

Lord Falconer introduced a bill to the House of Lords on Friday that would allow terminally ill adults with six months or fewer to receive medical assistance in ending their lives.

Robert Jeffress pledges to rebuild historic Dallas sanctuary after fire
Robert Jeffress pledges to rebuild historic Dallas sanctuary after fire

Jeffress pledged to 'rebuild and re-create that sanctuary as a standing symbol of truth.'

IHOPKC\'s board says 24/7 Prayer Room will no longer be connected to a church
IHOPKC's board says 24/7 Prayer Room will no longer be connected to a church

After months of deliberation, the board of the embattled International House of Prayer Kansas City has decided that the vaunted 24/7 Prayer Room will not be operated under the umbrella of any church.

Elon Musk says he's a 'cultural Christian'
Elon Musk says he's a 'cultural Christian'

Tesla billionaire Elon Musk has opened up about his beliefs and his mission to combat what he calls the "woke mind virus".

America's best and worst states for religious liberty
America's best and worst states for religious liberty

For the second year in a row, Illinois has ranked as the best state for religious liberty because it has the most safeguards in place, while a majority of other states continue to lack adequate protections for people of faith.

African faith leaders call for debt forgiveness in 2025 Jubilee year
African faith leaders call for debt forgiveness in 2025 Jubilee year

African faith leaders are calling for debt forgiveness as the Vatican's 2025 Jubilee year approaches to help their countries tackle growing economic crises.

Who were the tribes of Israel?
Who were the tribes of Israel?

The tribes of Israel stem back to Jacob, son of Isaac, son of Abraham. This is the story ...

Abuse towards MPs has gone 'beyond the acceptable', says Archbishop
Abuse towards MPs has gone 'beyond the acceptable', says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for a return to civility after reports of parliamentary candidates receiving abuse and threats during the recent election campaign.

Scotland's Christians feel excluded, survey finds
Scotland's Christians feel excluded, survey finds

A recent poll of Christians in Scotland has identified a "palpable feeling of exclusion" from public life.