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Pastor John Hagee clarifies 'Jesus is the vaccine' comments; Confirms he will take COVID-19 vaccine
Senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, John Hagee, previously declared that Jesus Christ was the vaccine for COVID-19 when he was hospitalised with coronavirus. However, his ministry has now moved to clarify that he believes in both Jesus and medicine, and revealed he is taking a COVID vaccination.

Harry and Meghan admit Archbishop of Canterbury didn't secretly marry them
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have set the record straight on their claim that the Archbishop of Canterbury married them in secret three days before their wedding at Windsor Castle.

Luis Palau remembered at livestreamed memorial service
Friends and family of much-loved evangelist Luis Palau gathered on Saturday for a memorial service that was broadcast live around the world.

Christian behind massage parlor mass shooting had 'sexual addiction' - police
Christian mass shooter Robert Aaron Long, 21, told police he was addicted to pornography and was trying to eliminate "temptation" when he shot up three massage parlors in the Atlanta area, killing eight people who were mostly Asian women.

Amazon defends decision to remove conservative Christian scholar's book on transgenderism
Amazon says it removed a conservative Christian scholar's book on transgenderism because it framed "LGBTQ+ identity as a mental illness."

John Crist says shame of sexual harassment scandal nearly drove him to suicide
Christian comedian John Crist says he contemplated suicide at the height of his sexual misconduct scandal.

Many Christians are looking forward to getting back to church - survey
Nearly one in four people who attended church before the coronavirus pandemic plan to attend more frequently after it has ended, according to Lifeway Research.

Beth Moore parts ways with Southern Baptist Convention
The popular speaker and writer said some things about the Southern Baptist heritage "haven't remained in the past".

All trace of Ravi Zacharias is wiped from RZIM website
Ravi Zacharias content has been wiped from the RZIM website and its social media platforms after devastating revelations of sexual misconduct.

Harry and Meghan say they were wed in secret by Archbishop of Canterbury 3 days before wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have claimed in their Oprah Winfrey interview that they tied the knot in a private ceremony led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Judge rejects charge against Christian baker Jack Phillips over trans cake
A judge has decided to throw out one of two charges against Colorado-based Christian baker Jack Phillips over his refusal to make a transgender-themed cake.

John MacArthur says he wouldn't fight for religious freedom
While studies show most Americans support religious freedom as a core component of American cultural values, Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, said he doesn't support it because it allows idolatry.

Brian Houston apologizes 'unreservedly' for failings at Hillsong East Coast
Hillsong Senior Pastor Brian Houston also promised to protect whistleblowers after the firing of Hillsong's East Coast's pastor Carl Lentz and months of allegations against its leadership.

Catholic bishops advise against taking Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine
Catholic bishops in the US have raised ethical concerns about the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.

Supreme Court blocks county's ban on indoor worship services
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked a California county's ban on indoor worship services weeks after officials ordered places of worship to remain closed until further notice due to the Covid-19 pandemic even though the high court had weeks earlier lifted a statewide ban on religious gatherings.

Fears for religious freedom and parental rights if Equality Act becomes law
Legal and medical experts and concerned parents have warned that the Equality Act, which passed in the House Thursday, will have lasting implications for children, parental rights, and religious freedom if it becomes law.