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Mars Hill must be 'faithfully rebuilt' or close for good, says pastor Thomas Hurst

The pastor of Mars Hill Bellevue has called for a new, gracious culture within the church.

Imprisoned Iranian pastor Behnam Irani faces 18 new charges

An Iranian pastor convicted of crimes against national security is facing 18 new charges, including one for a capital crime, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) reports.

This evil must stop: Archbishop of Canterbury on Iraq

The Archbishop of Canterbury today met with leaders and representatives from Middle Eastern churches in the UK, and joined them in condemning the ongoing crisis in Iraq.

Ten tips for forgiveness from Desmond Tutu's daughter

We know that forgiveness is something we're supposed to do, says Mpho Tutu, but how do we do it?

Opposition to 'three parent' babies grows

MPs and members of the public have been voicing their concerns about the proposed creation of 'three parent' embryos.

Boko Haram seize churches in Nigeria as Minister for Africa condemns 'brutal and inhumane' crimes

Islamist group Boko Haram has begun taking over churches in the areas of Nigeria where it has gained control, according to local reports.

US journalist Steven Sotloff beheaded as British hostage's life threatened

Another US journalist has been beheaded at the hands of an apparently British jihadist on behalf of the Islamic State (ISIS) in Iraq, who also threatened to kill a British man.

Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson: 'I'm as much of a homophobe as Jesus was'

Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson has defended his position on homosexuality, insisting in an ABC interview that he is "as much of a homophobe as Jesus was."

Diego Maradona meets Pope Francis in Rome

Maradona meets Pope Francis at a papal audience for a charity match to promote world peace and diplomatic solutions for the crisis in Gaza.

Churches vandalized by graffiti artists with verses from Quran

Police and church officials investigate why their churches are vandalized by graffiti artists.

Rick Santorum wants to to bypass conventional cinemas and release faith-based films through churches instead

McKayla Maroney's message to the celebrity hacker: 'You sir need Jesus'

'Duck Dynasty' star Sadie Robertson joins 'Dancing with the Stars' line-up

The line-up for "Dancing with the Stars" season 19 was leaked last week, and "Duck Dynasty" castmember Sadie Robertson was named as one of the contestants.