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'Pope Rihanna' as celebs get religious for Catholic-themed Met Gala
From saints to sinners, stars around the world dressed in religious garb for the Catholic themed Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute ball last night.
Christian campaigns against gay marriage and abortion are putting Americans off religion, study finds
Researchers in the US claim to have identified a correlation between the success of 'Christian right' political activist groups and the rise in the number of people who describe themselves as atheists or religiously unaffiliated.
Thousands of Southern Baptists call for Paige Patterson to go
The college headed by prominent Southern Baptist Paige Patterson is to hold a crisis meeting of trustees in the wake of a wave of negative publicity regarding comments he has made about women.
Nigerian Catholics to hold 'massive protest' over ongoing violence against Christians
The Catholic Church in Nigeria will hold a major protest this weekend against ongoing killings by Fulani herdsmen against Christians and others.
North Korea: World church leaders hail 'almost miraculous' turnaround
An international delegation of church leaders has returned from a visit to North Korea in the wake of a historic summit meeting between the presidents of the North and South, describing an 'almost miraculous new spring' for the region.
Are Trump and Israel leading the Middle East into war?
Just as Jerusalem remains the key to unlocking the region's intractable conflict, Israel itself remains critical to the wider region's troubles and potential conflicts.
Is it ok for Christians to be ambitious?
It sneaks up on us. A little success becomes addictive, causes us to chase some more, and then turns into a mindset that we never saw coming and still can't perceive.
Secret witness testifies against US pastor Andrew Brunson
A witness testifying anonymously against Andrew Brunson, the US pastor accused of spying and terror-related charges in Turkey, claimed yesterday that Brunson helped Kurdish militants and aimed to create a Christian Kurdish state, the country's state-run news agency reported.
Australian Christian rugby star Israel Folau shares anti-gay sermon by US evangelist David Wilkinson
Israel Folau, the outspoken Christian rugby star, has shared an anti-gay sermon from late American evangelist David Wilkerson in an apparent refusal to back down from controversy.
Vladimir Putin sworn in for fourth term, backed by Orthodox Church's Patriarch Kirill
President Vladimir Putin stuck with his long-serving prime minister in his first act after being sworn in for a new term on Monday, signalling that he would keep faith with a policy direction that has brought Russia into conflict with the West.
Justin Welby quotes Stormzy to sooth Royal Wedding nerves
The archbishop of Canterbury has confessed to liking grime artist Stormzy's music, saying he is taking inspiration from his song Blinded By Your Grace to calm his Royal Wedding nerves.
Planning a World Cup 'outreach' event? Then please, do it right, and plan it now...
6 tips to plan your ideal church event at the FIFA World Cup
Boris Johnson urges Trump not to abandon Iran nuclear deal
Boris Johnson has appealed to US President Donald Trump not to end the Iran nuclear agreement, saying the deal had weaknesses but these could be addressed given time.
'It is reality': US embassy to open in Jerusalem next week as road signs installed
US Embassy road signs went up in Jerusalem on Monday ahead of next week's opening of the mission in accordance with President Donald Trump's recognition of the city as Israel's capital.
Afghanistan: 17 dead after explosion hits mosque's evening prayers
An explosion at a mosque used as a voter centre in the eastern Afghan province of Khost on Sunday killed at least 17 people and wounded 34, local officials said, in the latest attack on preparations for long-delayed parliamentary elections.
Pope's Swiss Guards show off new 3D printed plastic helmets
The Swiss Guards have unveiled the new 3D printed plastic helmets that will eventually replace their current ones made of metal in an effort to make the guard members more comfortable while providing protection for the pontiff.