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Chris Pratt attacked for offering prayers for Kevin Smith, gets defended by 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director
Is there anything wrong with prayer? "Guardians of the Galaxy" star Chris Pratt was lambasted by netizens after he offered to say a prayer for comedian Kevin Patrick Smith after he suffered from a massive heart attack this February.
Carrie Underwood donates $10,000 to church friend police officer badly injured in accident
"Jesus Take the Wheel" singer Carrie Underwood truly has a heart of gold. After a police officer who was a childhood church friend was badly injured in a car accident, the country singer offered to shoulder some of his medical expenses.
Duggar family news: Joy-Anna 'blessed beyond measure' after welcoming son
Christian parents Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth from "Counting On" are all praises to God after they welcomed their first son, Gideon Martyn, this February.
Christian group opposes this beauty company for being a 'trans ally'
The Christian Institute, an evangelical group aimed at promoting religion in the United Kingdom and beyond, is opposing the beauty company Lush for being a "trans ally."
As Britain freezes, Christians are helping the homeless survive. But is charity enough?
Severe snow and sub-zero temperatures have wreaked havoc across the UK, but present a dire threat to those living without shelter. With weather predicted to worsen, churches and homelessness groups across the country are opening their doors to help those in need, and have condemned the 'injustice' of the rough sleeping crisis.
More churches closed down in Algeria amid growing pressure on Christians
Two more churches have been closed down by local authorities in Algeria's north-western city of Oran amid growing pressure on Christians in the north African country, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).
How to watch Billy Graham's funeral live
Billy Graham's funeral takes place on Friday, March 2, after the great evangelist died aged 99 last week.
Warring Pittsburgh Anglicans come to terms in battle over church property
The US-based Episcopal Church's diocese of Pittsburgh and the breakaway Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh have announced a 'comprehensive agreement' over the future of 9 parishes which seceded from the diocese in October 2008, the Anglican Communion News Service (ACNS) reported.
Ed Sheeran plans to build private chapel on country estate
Ed Sheeran is planning to built a chapel in the grounds of his Suffolk country estate.
Scottish Episcopal Church consecrates controversial first female bishop
The Scottish Episcopal Church will today consecrate its first female Bishop, the Rev Canon Anne Dyer.
Royal first as Prince William set to make official visit to Israel, Palestine and Jordan
The first ever official royal visit to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories will be made by Prince William this summer, when he will also go to Jordan, Kensington Palace has said in an announcement that is already causing diplomatic tensions in the region.
'Passion' actor Jim Caviezel says daily prayer guided him playing Luke in new movie
The Christian movie star Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus in The Passion of the Christ, has said that daily prayer, Bible reading and Mass helped him to portray Luke in the forthcoming film Paul, the Apostle of Christ.
James Hudson Taylor: 9 quotes from China's pioneering pastor
On this day in 1854, the famed evangelist James Hudson Taylor entered China as a missionary. Taylor was only 22, but here he began a work that in the following decades would transform the church in China.
Shock as Rwandan government closes 700 churches
Around 700 churches have been shut down in Rwanda in a mass clampdown for failing to comply with government regulations.
St David's Day service is cancelled because of the snow. But who was this miracle-working saint?
A St David's Day church service in Cardiff for civic leaders across Wales, to have featured a sermon by the Archbishop of Wales John Davies, has been cancelled this morning 'due to the snow'.
Cardinal Zen blasts proposed Vatican 'surrender' to Chinese regime, blames papal advisers
Cardinal Joseph Zen of China has issued another strong critique of the rumoured Vatican-China deal on the appointment of bishops, calling it an act of 'suicide' and a 'shameless surrender' to the communist government.