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Joel Osteen Praying for UK

Joel and Victoria Osteen of Lakewood Church, the largest church in the US, kicked off their UK tour last night at the Odyssey Arena Belfast in Northern Ireland.

Joel and Victoria Osteen of Lakewood Church, the largest church in the US, kicked off on their UK tour last night at the Odyssey Arena Belfast in Northern Ireland.

Pastor Osteen's trip coincides with recent terrorist attacks on Glasgow Airport and foiled bomb plots in London.

Following the attacks, he said: "We recognise that we are in the United Kingdom during uncertain times.

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