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Trump administration sued by liberal advocacy group in connection with Bible studies

A liberal advocacy group is suing the Trump administration in connection with regular Bible studies held by Cabinet members.

Nearly half of US evangelicals think their church teaches elements of the prosperity gospel

About four in 10 evangelical Christians say they attend a church where they're taught elements of prosperity gospel, according to a poll.

Rare medieval Bible returned to Canterbury Cathedral 500 years after it went missing

A rare medieval Bible that went missing from Canterbury Cathedral 500 years ago has now been safely returned to its former home.

Trump's national security adviser says US-Turkey crisis could end 'instantly' if pastor is freed

Turkey could end its lira-battering crisis with the United States "instantly" by freeing a detained American pastor, President Donald Trump's national security adviser said, adding that a Qatari cash infusion would not help Ankara's economy.

Philippines President Duterte: 'If you are God, you don't create hell'

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has been criticized over his comments on God in the past but that hasn't stopped him from sounding off again, this time declaring that if there is a God, there should not be any hell, war or poverty.

Satanists protest Ten Commandments monument at Arkansas State Capitol by unveiling giant goat-headed statue

Some Christians recently protested against a giant Satanic Temple statue unveiled at the Arkansas State Capitol, holding Bible verse messages against a Satanic rally.

Humanitarian aid really does work, says ministry leader

Humanitarian aid has its share of skeptics but the CEO of Medair says it is important to continue alleviating human suffering even in countries where underlying structural problems are perpetuating poverty.

Ireland's Catholics hoping Pope's visit will revive interest in the Church

Bernie and Tom Byrne can barely conceal their excitement as they prepare for a visit to Ireland by Pope Francis that they hope will bring back the young believers that have deserted the Catholic church after decades of scandal.

Pastor Andrew Brunson's lawyer plans appeal to Turkish constitutional court

The lawyer for the American Christian pastor on trial for terrorism charges in Turkey said on Wednesday he planned to appeal to the constitutional court to seek Andrew Brunson's release after being rejected by a lower court last week.

Christian Aid launches appeal as Kerala floods leave hundreds dead and a million people homeless

Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal to support victims of widespread flooding in India's Kerala state.

Franklin Graham and other pro-lifers rail against Chelsea Clinton after suggesting abortion contributed to U.S. economic growth

Clinton's comments were condemned as being like those who defend slavery or the killing of Jews by the Nazis.