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Robertson family celebrates John Luke and Mary Kate's wedding in Louisiana farm
It's official: Mary Kate McEacharn is now a part of the Robertson family of "Duck Dyasty!"

Bishop T.D. Jakes 'not really concerned' about same-sex marriage ruling, says Supreme Court did not debate Scripture
Since the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage recently, Bishop T.D. Jakes of The Potter's House in Dallas, Texas admitted that he has been "bombarded" by questions from people who are eager to hear his thoughts on the matter.

Tullian Tchividjian 'seeking God' in wake of affair scandal
Billy Graham's grandson, Tullian Tchividjian, is "seeking God" and receiving biblical counsel in the wake of admitting to having an affair.

Muslim man recalls life-changing encounter with Jesus while in Mecca
Ali Pektash, a Turkish man whose life was in shambles decided to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca in order to find some clarity in life, but he managed to do more than that since Jesus Christ appeared to him twice in a dream while he was there.

Joel Osteen jeered; 6 men arrested for disturbing Lakewood Church service
Pastor Joel Osteen was heckled during his service at Lakewood Church on Sunday, leading Houston police to arrest the six individuals who interrupted the American evangelist and taunted his beliefs.

What does it take to forgive the unforgiveable?
The relatives of the Charleston victims have offered Dylann Roof their forgiveness but we find ourselves wondering how that is even possible. Lucinda Borkett-Jones meets Christians who have forgiven their children's murderers.

Franklin Graham calls White House rainbow illumination 'outrageous'
Now that the United States Supreme Court has legalized same-sex marriage in the country, people have been celebrating by sharing photos with a rainbow background, and even President Barack Obama lit up the White House in rainbow colours to honor the milestone ruling.

Justin Bieber heads Down Under for Hillsong Church worship
Justin Bieber arrived in Sydney on Monday to attend a week-long gathering at a Hillsong pentecostal church, after the pop star this year vowed to discard his hard-partying image.

Tunisia sees losses of $515 million for tourism this year after attack
Tunisia expects to lose at least $515 million this year following last Friday's attack on a beach hotel that killed 39 people, mostly British holidaymakers.

French beheading suspect denies jihad motivation
The man being held in France under suspicion of beheading his boss and trying to blow up a chemicals plant has told investigators there was no religious motivation behind the attack.

Islamic State one year on: A 'potent' force, says Pentagon
A year after Islamic State declared a caliphate on territory seized in Iraq and Syria, the al Qaeda splinter group faces military pressure from a US-led coalition but remains a potent force holding key cities.

Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux set to be declared as first couple saints
Blessed Louis Martin and his spouse, Blessed Zelie, are set to become saints coinciding with the upcoming Synod of the Family, after Pope Francis gave his thumbs-up for their canonization.

Iran still undecided on uranium plan ahead of June 30 nuke deal deadline
Iran's negotiators who are duty-bound to dispose the country's stockpile of enriched uranium are focusing on a US-supported plan to have the material exported for sale by another country.

Christians in Mideast undergoing systematic persecution, says author
Christians have been suffering "systemic persecution" even before the Islamic State made their entrance, said an author of a book on Christian persecutions in the Middle East.

Gay conversion therapy by Jewish group a fraud, New Jersey jury rules
A state jury in New Jersey ruled that a conversion therapy offered by a Jewish organization claiming to change clients from gay to straight was fraudulent.

US Senator Ted Cruz supports freeze on same-sex marriage licenses
Saying that Christians should not be forced to violate their faith, Republican presidential aspirant Ted Cruz has expressed support for the decision of some counties in Texas to withhold marriage licenses for same-sex couples.