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Evangelical support for Trump remained strong even after attack on Capitol

Evangelicals were a key support group for Donald Trump throughout his presidency and remained largely faithful to the end, new stats from the Public Religion Research Institute show.

'Spiritual' but non-religious Gen Z are lonely and craving relationships, study shows

A major study of Gen Z has found more interest in spirituality and relationships than in religion.

Biden administration starts dismantling Trump's abortion policies

"It will be our policy to support women's and girls' sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights in the United States, as well as globally," Dr Anthony Fauci said.

Jen Hatmaker apologises for saying God gave Americans the land of the USA

The progressive Christian author said the opening line of a prayer she delivered at Biden's inaugural prayer service reflected a narrative of "white supremacy" and "colonization".

Pope tells Biden to make peace and reconciliation a priority

The Pope has written to Joe Biden telling him to work for peace and reconciliation both in the US and internationally.

Evangelicals have been 'sent to the time out chair' over Trump support

Retired megachurch pastor Joel Hunter made the comments after Joe Biden left white evangelicals out of his first interfaith service as president.

Biden's executive order on gender is a threat to people of faith, campaign group warns

The Family Research Council has raised concerns over one of the first executive orders to be issued by Joe Biden after taking office on Wednesday.

Calls for Cadbury boycott over gay kiss Creme Egg advert

American conservatives have vowed to boycott Cadbury over a TV advert showing two men sharing a Creme Egg with their mouths.

Megachurch pastor Ed Young mourns death of daughter aged 34

The Texas-based pastor said LeeBeth was "now healed and whole" with the Lord.

Christian leaders praying for Biden as he promises to be a president 'for all'

Christian leaders are promising their prayers for Joe Biden after he was sworn in as president on Wednesday.

President Joe Biden's inauguration speech [Text]; Quotes Psalm 30:5

Chief Justice Roberts, Vice-President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice-President Pence. My distinguished guests, my fellow Americans.

Whatever's coming under Biden and Harris, pray

Make a list of everything you fear could go wrong under the Biden-Harris leadership and pray for the opposite

Before leaving the White House, Trump calls on countries to 'stop persecuting people of faith'

In one of his last presidential proclamations before leaving office, Donald Trump called for an end to persecution and said the US will "never waver" in its efforts to expand religious liberty.

Calls for prayer and peace on Biden's inauguration day

Biden, a Catholic, will start his inauguration day with mass at 8:45am at St Matthew the Apostle Cathedral along with leaders of the House and Senate.

Trump's presidency has been 'challenging' for UK evangelicals - Gavin Calver

Evangelical leader Gavin Calver says he will be able to "more confidently" introduce himself as an evangelical Christian after Donald Trump leaves office.

Biden will 'seek after the heart of God' as president, says pastor giving inauguration benediction

The pastor delivering the benediction at next week's inauguration of Joe Biden says the incoming US President "will be seeking God's grace daily."