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US diving duo David Boudia and Steele Johnson proclaim Christ on TV after bagging Olympic silver

American diving duo David Boudia and Steele Johnson thanked Christ on national TV after winning a silver medal at the Rio Olympics on Monday.

The top 3 ways Christians can get prayer wrong

Unless we really dig down into what the Bible says about prayer, we can end up with misconceptions that prevent us praying effectively.

Justin Welby: We'll stop protests at consecration of women bishops

The Church of England has banned protests at the consecration of female bishops after a campaign mounted by Women and the Church.

Evangelical leaders: Texas has 'moral obligation' to stop execution of death row prisoner

Four dozen evangelical leaders across the US issued an open letter today seeking to stop the execution of a death row inmate convicted of being an accomplice to a murderer who is scheduled to be executed on 24 August.

Iraq: Three young priests ordained in refugee camp to serve persecuted Christians who fled ISIS

Exactly two years since ISIS militants forced 50,000 Christians to flee Qaraqosh in northern Iraq, three young priests from the city were ordained in a refugee camp in Erbil, and want to bring hope to the persecuted.

Which matters most: Preaching, music or communion?

What we look at when we sit in our chair or our pew says something about what we think church is all about.

Grieving Philippine archbishop pleads for end to extrajudicial killings: 'What has happened to humanity?'

The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is in a state of deep shock and grief amid the unabated extrajudicial killings in his country.

Christian schools rising in China: 'Chinese parents begging us to teach their kids about Jesus'

There's no stopping the growth of Christianity even in a communist-ruled country like China with a leadership that does not tolerate religious freedom.

Nuns under siege in Syria cry for help: 'Please don't forget us. We need your prayers and your practical help'

The bombs are falling all around them and there is little food to eat, but these brave Carmelite nuns are staying put in the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo to do whatever they can to help the city's suffering people.

Hillsong songwriters reveal their inspiration for lyrics

Christian songwriters from Hillsong Australia, including Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan, shared some of their writing secrets and how they find inspiration for their songs in a recent Hillsong blog.

Dark summer: 6 unseasonal Christian classics to take on your summer holiday

Wheaton College president reveals how God saved him from committing suicide

Wheaton College president Dr. Phil Ryken recently talked about his new book "When Trouble Comes" where he tackled his "season of deep discouragement" and how Jesus Christ helped him get over it.

Joyce Meyer on how Christians can achieve true peace

Charismatic Christian author and speaker Joyce Meyer says peace is very important in one's life since without it, life is not worth living.

Tony Dungy credits parents for Christian faith during NFL Hall of Fame induction

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy was inducted to the NFL Hall of Fame enshrinement at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio on Aug. 6, 2016, and he used his acceptance speech to remember his parents and how they taught him to love God with all of his heart.

Pakistan: Churches offer prayers after suicide bomb attack kills 70

A suicide attack at a hospital in Pakistan that killed at least 70 people on Monday has been condemned as an "inhuman act" by the Catholic Church in the country.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte opens up about his prayer life

Antonio Conte, the Catholic new Chelsea football manager, has again opened up about his strong faith, describing how he prays every day, mainly for his family's health, and regularly attends Mass.