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Irish police are investigating Stephen Fry for blasphemy over 'God is a maniac' comments
Irish police have launched an investigation into whether Stephen Fry broke Ireland's blasphemy law when he described God as 'capricious, mean-minded and stupid' in a 2015 TV interview.

Aaron Hernandez wrote John 3:16 in blood on prison cell wall, told fiancee his death was 'Almighty's plan' in suicide note
"This was the Supreme's, the Almighty's plan, not mine!" Hernandez wrote in his note to Shayanna Jenkins.

New Jersey faith leaders unite to oppose Trump's 'cruel' policies affecting minorities
Faith leaders in New Jersey are vowing a determined opposition to the 'cruel' policies of President Trump on healthcare and immigration, standing up for minorities and the vulnerable.
The tribe that worships local god Prince Philip longs for his return
The retirement of Britain's Prince Philip from public life led world headlines on Thursday, but his most devout and remote followers have only just heard the news.

What is Donald Trump's executive order on religious liberty? Here's what it does and doesn't do
Much has been made about the executive order promoting religious liberty signed by President Donald Trump on Thursday but what is it and what does it do? We explain.

Christian apologist says he's praying for a miracle after stage 4 stomach cancer gets worse: 'The results aren't good'
Recent tests revealed that his stage IV stomach cancer has gotten worse, leaving him with nearly a 0 percent chance of recovering from the disease.

Controversial Nigerian pastor TB Joshua reported to be moving to Israel
It's reported Nigerian pastor TB Joshua is planning to move from Nigeria, where repercussions from the collapse of a church guesthouse that killed 116 people continue, and settle in the Middle East.

Forget American religious freedom concerns. Freedom is threatened, period
Ed Cyzewski on how the events of May 4th offer a kind of microcosm of the Trump administration and why this may be so dangerous for our freedom in the months to come.

Israel, The Vatican and Saudi Arabia: Trump's first trip tells us a lot about him
Rather than just visiting one country, maybe a neighbour like Canada or an old ally like the UK, Trump is heading out on a triple-header. The President will visit the Vatican, Israel and Saudi Arabia.

'Olive Tree' ceremony in Iraq marks start of programme to rebuild Christian homes
Rebuilding is to start on some of the first homes belonging to Christian families that were destroyed by Islamic State in Iraq.
Egypt's ISIS leader warns Muslims to stay away from Christian gatherings, warns of future attacks
ISIS' leader in Egypt has warned Muslims to stay away from Christian gatherings, as well as government facilities, warning of future attacks on what he called 'legitimate targets' to come.

'Woefully inadequate': Religious leaders react to Trump's religious liberty order
Yesterday President Trump signed an executive order that he says will protect religious freedoms in America. While some religious leaders have praised the legislation, others have called it 'woefully inadequate'.

John Calvin on the cross of Christ: 6 quotes from the great Reformer
Much of Calvin's writing wasn't sharp-edged controversy at all, but deeply insightful commentary on Gospel truths.

Church organist arrested for 'Heil Trump' graffiti on his own church
A church organist has been arrested for graffiting 'Heil Trump' on the walls of an episcopal church in Indiana days after the presidential election last year.

Archbishop of Canterbury in last minute visit to Gaza
The Archbishop of Canterbury made a last minute visit to Gaza on Thursday as part of his official trip to the Holy Land.

Hank Hanegraaff has health problems but is in a 'peaceful place'
The US evangelical Christian radio personality who made headlines by his conversion to Eastern Orthodoxy has spoken of the 'turbulent' few weeks since his announcement and said he has been diagnosed with health issues.