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75,000 people asked the Church of England for help on Alexa, data shows
The Church of England on Alexa has been asked 75,000 questions by users of the Amazon device in its first year, new data has shown.

Aladdin star Naomi Scott, preacher's daughter: 'My faith is just a part of who I am'
Naomi Scott, the star of Disney's new live-action version of "Aladdin," says she wouldn't know how to do life without her strong Christian faith.

Nigel Farage triumphs: survey reveals what drove voters to the Brexit Party in the European elections
Survey research conducted just before the vote shows where the Brexit Party votes came from, offering some vital insight into what the main parties need to do to recover from their losses ahead of any future general election.

Kanye West's Sunday Service is too exclusive to be a church - Kate Bottley
TV vicar Kate Bottley explains why, for her, Kanye West's Sunday Service isn't a church

'Tolkien' movie director on honoring life, legacy of 'Lord of the Rings' author (interview)
As a child growing up in Finland, filmmaker Dome Karukoski felt an unusually strong kinship with fantasy author J.R.R. Tolkien.

Steffany Gretzinger leaving Bethel Music after 10 years
Known for leading thousands in corporate worship, Steffany Gretzinger announced that she will be leaving her home church, Bethel, where she spent the past decade per the "Lord's" leading.

Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his 'head is held high' after breach of conduct
Christian rugby player Israel Folau says his "head is held high" after being found guilty of breaching Rugby Australia's player code of conduct.

Christian rugby player committed 'high level breach' of player conduct, panel finds
Australian rugby player Israel Folau is waiting to hear what punishment awaits him after a three-person panel concluded he committed a "high level" breach of player conduct.

The man who painted Jesus
April 30 marked the 127th birthday of an artist whose name you probably don't know, but his work may be the most widely distributed of the 20th century.

Australian rugby player Samu Kerevi responds to backlash over 'I love you Jesus'
Australian rugby player Samu Kerevi of the Wallabies, who apologised to fans who were offended because he declared "I love you Jesus" over Easter, has clarified his comments after an uproar on social media.

Mariah Carey gives God the credit after winning Billboard Icon Award
Pop-superstar Mariah Carey, known for her countless number one hits and elaborate ensembles, was honored with the Billboard Icon Award Wednesday night.

Wife of For King & Country frontman opens up on the feelings of hatred she had to battle in her marriage
Singers Moriah Peters and Joel Smallbone of for King & Country have become a staple couple in contemporary Christian music for several years now, but during her second "I Am Second" video testimony, Moriah admitted that it's been a battle.

White House to screen pro-life movie 'Gosnell'
The movie, starring Dean Cain, pulled in millions at the box office despite having only a limited release

What happens at Kanye West's new 'Sunday Service' events, according to Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian
The famous Kardashian sisters were on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" this week and while there, Kim, Kourtney and Khloe finally revealed what actually goes on during Kanye West's new "Sunday Service" events.

Pro-life movie 'Unplanned' surpasses box office expectations despite Twitter suspension
The movie, about the life of abortionist turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson, earned double what it was expected to despite being slapped with an R rating and having almost no advertising exposure

Justin Bieber says God's grace is 'reliable' as he works on some 'deep rooted issues'
Justin Bieber said in an update to fans on Monday that he was "very focused on repairing some of the deep rooted issues" he is struggling with but that God's grace is "reliable"