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Pope Blasts Violence in Mexico as He Mourns 2 Slain Jesuits

Pope Francis on Wednesday blasted the violence that plagues Mexico as he mourned the slayings of two of his “brother” Jesuits who were gunned down in a remote Mexican church by apparent drug gang members.

Rick Warren Explains How He Trained 1.1 Million Pastors; ‘Egotistical Nonsense,’ One SBC Pastor Responds

At the SBC annual meeting, Rick Warren shared that he had trained over 1 million pastors. Warren tweeted about how he came to that number a few days after the speech.

Executive Committee President Search Team Receiving Recommendations

After a season of prayer, the group tasked with presenting the next candidate for president/CEO of the Executive Committee is now ready begin the search in earnest.

Supreme Court: Religious Schools Must Get Maine Tuition Aid

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Maine can't exclude religious schools from a program that offers tuition aid for private education, a decision that could ease religious organizations’ access to taxpayer money.

Poll: Americans’ Belief in God Is Dropping

Belief in God has been one of the strongest, most reliable markers of the persistence of American religiosity over the years. But a new Gallup Poll suggests that may be changing.

John Crist’s Career Is Doing Well. Here’s Why Some People Are Worried About That

As Christian comedian John Crist’s career is taking off again, some are saying he has not truly been called to account for abusive behavior toward women—and is even making money off it.

‘Whores’ for Trump: SBC Pastor Under Fire for Comments to 9Marks Panel That Included Mark Dever and Matt Chandler

Florida pastor and ERLC trustee Kevin Smith is under fire after comments he made at a 9Marks event during the SBC annual meeting in Anaheim last week began circulating online. 

Funerals Announced for 3 Killed at Alabama Church Dinner

Funerals for three people killed by a gunman during a church potluck dinner in Alabama will be held this week, the church's pastor said Monday.