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Classical star Katherine Jenkins 'hugely excited' to join BBC's Songs of Praise
The world-renowned classical singer Katherine Jenkins is to join the BBC's flagship Christian worship programme Songs of Praise, as a main presenter.

WATCH: Dash-cam footage released of US Episcopal priest's arrest on road rage gun charge
A US Episcopal priest was arrested last week after allegedly threatening someone with a gun from his car. Police dash-cam footage now shows his capture and arrest.

Which part is which in the 'body' of Christ?
Do you ever wonder what Paul was getting at with that whole 'body of Christ' metaphor for the Church?

One of the most influential Church leaders of Victorian England: Why John Keble matters today
Keble's legacy could be thought now just to consist in the few hymns of his that are still used such as 'Sun of my soul, and Saviour dear'. Instead, its better to understand Keble as an influential figure who may well be yet to have his greatest influence.

Bishop of Liverpool becomes patron of his local gay pride event
A Church of England Bishop is set to become a patron of his local gay pride event. The Rt Rev Paul Bayes is the Bishop of Liverpool and has been an increasingly vocal supporter of gay rights and the inclusion of LGBT people in the Church.

Eugene Peterson retracts statement affirming gay marriage: He said 'yes' but now he says 'no'
Top evangelical Bible scholar Eugene Peterson has retracted his controversial statement that he would conduct a same-sex wedding if asked.

Evangelical pastor John Piper says he has never desired another woman in his nearly 50 years of marriage
Although he did admit he was not immune to temptation and wasn't designed for beach evangelism, saying his eyes are 'magnetized toward excessive female skin.'

Evangelist born without arms and legs, Nick Vujicic, is releasing his first music album to spread hope
"I'm making an album!" Vujicic announced to his over 9 million followers on Facebook in a message.

Former megachurch pastor Perry Noble says he was going to kill himself after being fired and separated from his wife
Perry Noble, who lost his job and separated from his wife last year following struggles with alcohol, has opened up about the day in rehab he was ready to shoot himself and how God's voice saved him.

Evangelical leaders pray over Donald Trump during visit to the White House
A group of evangelical leaders prayed over President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, with Vice President Mike Pence in attendance as well.

No 'ladies and gentlemen' on the Tube any more? Gender pronouns must not disappear, says Christian group
'Imagine going to a zoo and being told that none of the residents are given names, but instead all will be called by the generic term "animal". What a dull and dangerous zoo.'

Antisemitism and musicians row: Now Christian evangelical calls for boycott of Roger Waters concert
An American evangelical Christian leader is calling for a boycott and picket of a concert starring the former Pink Floyd rock artist Roger Waters in Miami this evening.

Farewell, Eugene Peterson? Why evangelicals can do better than start a heresy hunt over gay marriage
Many have taken Eugene Peterson's 'change of mind' of gay marriage as a tragic apostasy, but should division really mean despair?

Live Aid: the generation-defining event that helped save a people â but left a tainted legacy
22 years to the day since this iconic event, what is its legacy and what can we learn from the good and bad elements of it?

Charlie Gard parents given new hope as judge hints at possible change of mind
The judge in the Charlie Gard case has told the High Court this morning that he is open to a change of mind â but only if there is good evidence to support it.

Controversial French archbishop warns of 'great replacement' by Muslims
A French Archbishop has warned that his country is in the midst of a 'great replacement' by Muslims because of demographic shifts.