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Franklin Graham calls for Target boycott after man exposes himself to little girl in female restroom
Franklin Graham calls for Target boycott after man exposes himself to little girl in female restroom

Evangelist Franklin Graham has asked his followers to boycott Target stores after a man reportedly exposed himself to a child in the ladies restroom at one of the retailer's locations in Chicago.

Archbishop of Canterbury honours hero Muslim imam
Archbishop of Canterbury honours hero Muslim imam

The archbishop of Canterbury has urged the importance of hope in the face of cruelty and neglect.

Church discipline rare in US Protestant churches, survey shows
Church discipline rare in US Protestant churches, survey shows

US Protestant churches rarely discipline their members, according to a survey released this week by LifeWay Research.

Are evangelical leaders really planning to quiz Trump over Stormy Daniels?

The spokesman for a group of unofficial advisers to President Donald Trump has denied reports he is to be quizzed on his alleged relationship with adult film star Stormy Daniels.

Christian woman kidnapped by ISIS reunited with father after three years
Christian woman kidnapped by ISIS reunited with father after three years

A Christian woman from Qaraqosh, kidnapped by ISIS in 2014, has been reunited with her father who is the only surviving member of her family after three years apart.

Franklin Graham: Christians shouldn't vote for 'progressive' candidates
Franklin Graham: Christians shouldn't vote for 'progressive' candidates

Franklin Graham has warned followers away from political candidates who describe themselves as 'progressives' indicating it is impossible to be a Christian and progressive.

#Hellgate: Cardinal Burke accuses Pope Francis of 'increasing confusion' over Church teaching
#Hellgate: Cardinal Burke accuses Pope Francis of 'increasing confusion' over Church teaching

One of Pope Francis' most high-profile critics, Cardinal Raymond Burke, has accused him of 'increasing the confusion' in the Catholic Church following the pope's reported denial of the existence of hell.

 Jerry Falwell responds to Shane Claiborne's invitation to pray with threat of year in jail and $2,500 fine
Jerry Falwell responds to Shane Claiborne's invitation to pray with threat of year in jail and $2,500 fine

Jerry Falwell Jnr, one of Donald Trump's most prominent faith advisers, has threatened legal action against progressive Christian leader Shane Claiborne in response to being invited to pray with him.

Indian Christians charged with 'hurting religious sentiments' for handing out tracts during Easter procession
Indian Christians charged with 'hurting religious sentiments' for handing out tracts during Easter procession

Four Indian Christians have been charged with 'hurting religious sentiments' for handing out Christian tracts during an Easter procession.

Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Missing Gospel Fragment
Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Missing Gospel Fragment

Of all the cases which my friend Mr Sherlock Holmes undertook, one of the most curious presented itself to him, as I recall, shortly after one Easter Sunday.

Behind the badge: Why Jesus wasn't one for labels
Behind the badge: Why Jesus wasn't one for labels

Before I was a priest I was an entrepreneur and ran a brand agency. I am not at all ashamed of this.

A tiny injustice that eats away at society: who gets the tip?
A tiny injustice that eats away at society: who gets the tip?

On a trip to the USA I was once pursued from a restaurant because I had mistakenly not given the correct amount of tip. It was humiliating and, I have to say, frightening. The waiter was a big fella.

Sydney archbishop: Priests will be martyred before they break the seal of confession
Sydney archbishop: Priests will be martyred before they break the seal of confession

The archbishop of Sydney has said that Catholic priests will suffer martyrdom before they break the seal of confession. It comes during increasing debate about the political place of religious freedom when it comes to combatting sexual abuse and – through the seal of confession – shielding or revealing abusers.

'The Bible of Love': Snoop Dogg shifts gear with a faith-filled worship record
'The Bible of Love': Snoop Dogg shifts gear with a faith-filled worship record

Snoop Dogg is loud and proud about his Christian faith in his new Gospel album Bible of Love. It marks not only a fascinating shift for the established rapper, but an impressive and remarkable worship record in its own right.

Paul Pressler case: Affidavit accuses Southern Baptist statesman of unwanted sexual encounter
Paul Pressler case: Affidavit accuses Southern Baptist statesman of unwanted sexual encounter

An affidavit has been filed in the case of Paul Pressler, the prominent Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) leader accused of molesting a young man for several years from the 1970s, which the attorney for his alleged victim says corroborates his story.

Commonwealth Games: More than 120 athletes join chaplains for Easter Sunday service
Commonwealth Games: More than 120 athletes join chaplains for Easter Sunday service

More than 120 Commonwealth Games athletes, plus coaches and support staff, attended an Easter Sunday service in the Gold Coast village.