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Snoop Dogg to critics of his Gospel album: 'How much have you done for the Lord?'
The rapper Snoop Dogg has challenging words for critics of his latest â and most explicitly Christian â Gospel album: 'Are you going to heaven? How much have you done for the Lord?'
US pastor Andrew Brunson handed indictment citing 'warfare' against Turkey
Turkish prosecutors have handed an official indictment to US pastor Andrew Brunson, accusing the imprisoned minister of using 'Christianisation' as a veneer to enact 'warfare' against Turkey's government.
UK denies visa to Iraqi nun who fled Islamic State
A nun driven from her home in Iraq by Islamic State has been denied a UK visa to allow her to visit her sick sister, the Catholic Herald reports.
Hundreds of Christians killed in Nigeria as Fulani violence spikes
Hundreds of Christians were killed last month in a spike in Fulani violence in Nigeria. The militant tribe has now overtaken Boko Haram as the biggest threat in the country's Middle Belt region.
Methodists accuse Israel of 'crimes against humanity' at Gaza protests
The president and vice-president of the Methodist Conference have condemned the shooting of protesters on the Gaza Israel border that left 18 Palestinians dead and hundreds injured.
Commonwealth Games athletes to receive support from chaplaincy team
Commonwealth Games athletes will be supported by almost a dozen chaplains from around the world over the next two weeks.
Ambrose of Milan: The bishop who made an emperor kneel
On this day in AD 397, one of the great saints of the church, Ambrose of Milan, died after a lifetime of labour.
Martin Luther King died 50 years ago: 12 quotes from a hero of the faith
Martin Luther King, murdered 50 years ago today, was a Baptist minister and one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement that challenged the oppression of black people in the United States.
American Christians are ignoring the Great Commission: Here's why that's so dangerous
Most US churchgoers don't know of Jesus' 'great commission' to 'make disciples'. Is this a fatal flaw in the contemporary church?
Congo priest abducted after Easter mass
Kidnappers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are demanding US $500,000 for the release of a Catholic priest abducted just after he had celebrated mass on Easter Day.
Martin Luther King anniversary: US faith leaders unite for historic Washington march
Today will see one of the largest gatherings of US faith leaders since 1963's March on Washington, with this year's End to Racism rally marking 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr's assassination.
Beijing insists on control over religion, dampening chances of China-Vatican deal
There is no religion above the state, a Chinese official has said, dampening hopes of an imminent deal between Beijing and the Vatican over the appointment of bishops.
'Love is love': Adele got ordained to marry comedian Alan Carr
The pop star Adele has revealed she got ordained so she could officiate over the wedding of comedian Alan Carr to his now husband.
India's Dalits protest as laws protecting them are rolled back
A ruling by India's Supreme Court that threatens to reduce protection for its marginalised Dalit people could be overturned after the court agreed to hear an appeal.
#PunishAMuslimDay: 3 of the best responses
Communities around the UK are united to combat what was dubbed as 'Punish a Muslim' day on April 3.
The Christian who made a covenant in blood with God: 8 quotes from Gerhard Tersteegen
Gerhard Tersteegen, who died on this day in 1769, was a spiritual writer and speaker who wore himself out in the service of God.