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Louisiana Man Gets 25 Years for Torching 3 Black Churches

Holden Matthews pleaded guilty to three counts of arson of a religious building. Matthews was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison and ordered to pay the churches $2.6 million.

Carl Lentz, Pastor of Hillsong East Coast, Fired for ‘Moral Failure’

Citing "leadership issues and breaches of trust, plus a recent revelation of moral failures," Hillsong Church Global Senior Pastor Brian Houston said the decision to fire Carl Lentz was not made lightly.

Christian Leaders Offer Encouragement as Nation Awaits Election Results

In elections past, several leaders were quick to echo a message that essentially said “Don’t worry—God is still on his throne,” but after the hardships and divisiveness our culture has experienced, especially this year, that platitude feels a little hollow for many.

Emmanuel Acho Has an Uncomfortable Conversation with Police Officers

Emmanuel Acho sat down with members of the Petaluma, California, police department and had a transparent conversation about topics including George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, and the movement to “defund the police.”

Christian Author Tim Challies’ Son Has Died Suddenly

Canadian author, pastor, blogger, book reviewer, and reformed theologian Tim Challies announced today that he lost his 20-year-old son, Nick Challies, unexpectedly.

Mel Gibson Tells Colbert ‘The Passion’ Sequel Could Deal With the Dark Realm of Spiritual Warfare

If this interview tells us anything, it's to expect something deep and multi-dimensional to 'The Passion' follow-up.

Faith Leaders Play Election Peacemakers, at Polls and Beyond

Faith leaders hit the polling places in droves to offer prayer, protection, and a bit of humanity on this contentious Election Day in America.

Vatican: Pope’s Comments on Same-Sex Civil Unions Was Doctored

When Evgeny Afineevsky’s film Francesco premiered at the Rome Film Festival last month, it made waves for more than its cinematography. In it, Pope Francis appears to endorse same-sex civil unions.