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As Olympics Get Underway, French Catholics Hold Prayer Vigil for Athletes

“It got to my heart,” said Joseph Green, a sprinter from Guam.

Former ERLC Chairperson Says He Was ‘Convinced’ the ERLC Had ‘Consensus To Remove Brent Leatherwood’

In a statement given to Baptist Press, Kevin Smith, former ERLC board chair, said that he was "convinced...that we had a consensus to remove Brent Leatherwood as the president of the ERLC."

Liberty University Announces It Will Pay Former President Jerry Falwell Jr.’s Retirement and Severance

Almost four years after Jerry Falwell Jr. resigned as Liberty University’s president, the university announced Friday (July 26) that the its Board of Trustees and Falwell have reached a settlement agreement in regards to their pending lawsuits.

James and Bridgette Morris Resign From Gateway Church; Max Lucado To Become Interim Teaching Pastor

On Thursday (July 25), Gateway Church released a statement informing the public that James Morris, the son of Robert Morris, has resigned from his position at the church. James Morris' wife, Bridgette, has also resigned. 

Ben Carson: US Constitution Is a ‘God-Inspired Document’

During a July 25 book-signing event at the Billy Graham Library, Dr. Ben Carson spoke of America’s founding in spiritual terms, calling the U.S. Constitution a “God-inspired document.”

Can People Experience Same-Sex Attraction Without Sinning? Sam Allberry Shares His Thoughts

Pastor Sam Allberry offered his thoughts in a conversation on “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” regarding whether or not someone can experience same-sex attraction without sinning.

Texas Pastor Known for Work in Community Arrested on 2 Sexual Assault Charges

Ronnie Goines, lead pastor of Koinonia Christian Church in Arlington, Texas, has been charged with one count of indecent assault and one count of sexual assault.

India’s Christian Leaders Work To Convince Modi Government To Curb Attacks

Attacks on Christians, who constitute only 2.3% of India's 1.4 billion people, have risen sharply over the last few years. The main perpetrators of these crimes are extremists who believe Hinduism, India’s most prevalent faith, is synonymous with Indian identity and citizenship.