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'The Chosen' reaches No. 1 on Apple TV app store as Season 4 debuts
'The Chosen' reaches No. 1 on Apple TV app store as Season 4 debuts

The widely acclaimed streaming series 'The Chosen' has achieved another milestone, climbing to the No. 1 spot in the Apple TV App Store during the first week of June, coinciding with the release of the first episode of its much-anticipated fourth season.

Carl Lentz admits to 'more than one' affair
Carl Lentz admits to 'more than one' affair

The affair that brought down Carl Lentz was "not an isolated incident", the former Hillsong NYC pastor has admitted.

Manuscript containing earliest versions of Jonah and 1 Peter up for auction
Manuscript containing earliest versions of Jonah and 1 Peter up for auction

An ancient manuscript containing the oldest complete versions of two significant Biblical texts — the book of Jonah and 1 Peter — is being auctioned at Christie's in London, with an expected price of up to $3.8 million.

Gardening and God: nurturing plants has been a spiritual practice from the beginning
Gardening and God: nurturing plants has been a spiritual practice from the beginning

Then from the earliest days of monasticism, to modern smallholders and homesteaders, faith and working on the land have been deeply associated with one another.

Christian candidate sues Lib Dems as thousands sign petition calling for reinstatement
Christian candidate sues Lib Dems as thousands sign petition calling for reinstatement

Over 20,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Lib Dems to reinstate David Campanale, who is suing the party over his deselection.

Islamic State executes three Christians in Nigeria
Islamic State executes three Christians in Nigeria

Images are circulating on social media showing the execution of three Christian men in Nigeria.

10 years after Mosul's capture by ISIS, Christians still need support
10 years after Mosul's capture by ISIS, Christians still need support

Christians in Mosul are marking 10 years since ISIS seized control of the city and surrounding area, causing thousands to flee in fear.

New Majority World mission coalition seeks partnership with global Church in poly-centric mission
New Majority World mission coalition seeks partnership with global Church in poly-centric mission

In recognition of a new era in global missions with greater participation by the Global South, a recently formed group of mission, church and market-place leaders from Asia and Latin America issued a communiqué with recommendations for mission practice for the Majority World.

Jürgen Moltmann remembered as among most significant Protestant theologians of 20th century
Jürgen Moltmann remembered as among most significant Protestant theologians of 20th century

Renowned German theologian and professor, Jürgen Moltmann, celebrated for his profound impact on Protestant theology, died on Monday. He was 98.

Mandisa's cause of death revealed
Mandisa's cause of death revealed

Christian singer Mandisa died of complications arising from class III obesity, the official autopsy into her death has revealed.

Prayers, special services and bellringing mark D-Day 80th anniversary
Prayers, special services and bellringing mark D-Day 80th anniversary

Cathedrals are at the heart of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when soldiers from the US, UK, Canada, and other Allied nations landed on Normandy beach under a barrage of gunfire to break Hitler's grip on Europe.

Australia drops case against Elon Musk's X over church attack video
Australia drops case against Elon Musk's X over church attack video

Australia has dropped its case against X, formerly Twitter, after a row about removing footage of a stabbing attack on a priest in Sydney.

Carl Lentz says he doesn't identify with 'disgraced pastor' label
Carl Lentz says he doesn't identify with 'disgraced pastor' label

Former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz and his wife Laura have opened up about the terrible mental toll his cheating took on their family and the long and difficult healing process they have been on for nearly four years.

Church still full two years after massacre
Church still full two years after massacre

A terror attack on a church in south-west Nigeria has not dampened the faith of its congregation as worshippers continue to fill the pews two years on.

India election results: Modi\'s reduced majority suggests waning appeal of Hindu nationalism
India election results: Modi's reduced majority suggests waning appeal of Hindu nationalism

The early results of the national elections in India may suggest a significant shift in the political landscape as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance appears set to form the government for a third consecutive term, though with a narrow victory.

Tensions rise in Australia over Religious Discrimination Bill
Tensions rise in Australia over Religious Discrimination Bill

As Australian politicians prepare for debate over proposed new religious discrimination laws, senior faith leaders have warned that as the proposed legislation currently stands faith groups in Australia could go a "long way backwards".