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Trainee pastor, 22, tragically drowns on honeymoon days after tying the knot
Cheyenne Pernice-Hedrick, also 22, has asked for prayers following the heartbreaking death of her husband Dalton Cottrell just three days after their wedding

XXXchurch founder Craig Gross moving on after 17 years at the helm
Craig Gross, who founded XXXchurch 17 years, is handing over the reins to former adult star Brittni De La Mora and Rich De La Mora.

Australian rugby player Samu Kerevi responds to backlash over 'I love you Jesus'
Australian rugby player Samu Kerevi of the Wallabies, who apologised to fans who were offended because he declared "I love you Jesus" over Easter, has clarified his comments after an uproar on social media.

Mother threatened to blow up church on Easter Sunday before being tackled by worshippers
A former part-time NBC 7 producer, mother of two and Navy veteran threatened to blow up a San Diego church while armed with a handgun and holding a 10-month-old baby during an Easter Sunday service before she was tackled by congregants.

Couple married for 82 years: church is a 'must in our house'
"We go to church every Sunday. That's a must in our house. We must go to church. We were always taught to go in and it just stayed with us. Both of us go to church," she said.
Mike Pence's wife says religious liberty should be respected after Pete Buttigieg challenges his marriage views
"What's kind of funny is I don't think the vice president does have a problem with him but I think it's helping Pete to get some notoriety," she said

Yale Law School investigated over allegations of discrimination against Christians
Senator Ted Cruz has launched an investigation into Yale Law School's recent decision to apply their non-discrimination policy to summer and postgraduate public interest fellowships, arguing that it unfairly discriminates against students who wish to serve in organizations professing traditional "Christian views" or "sexual ethics."

Mystery surrounds the location of a $450m painting of Jesus by Leonardo Da Vinci
The world's most expensive painting, a centuries old image of Jesus known as the "Salvator Mundi" attributed to legendary Italian artist Leonardo Da Vinci, has disappeared from sight in Abu Dhabi.

Pastor Paula White says Donald Trump's faith in God and opposition to late-term abortion are genuine
Pastor Paula White said Donald Trump "genuinely wanted to hear" what God had to say before running for president

Francis Chan responds to criticism after being accused of appearing alongside 'false teachers'
After taking heat for speaking at a stadium event with pastors described as prosperity gospel preachers and "false teachers," Francis Chan has said he will continue to speak at events that feature people with whom he disagrees theologically.

Couple married for 56 years die hours apart still holding hands
A Michigan couple whose family described as inseparable in life died hours apart while holding hands earlier this month.
More Catholics considering leaving the Church over sexual abuse scandal
A growing number of Catholics are now questioning their commitment to the Church in the wake of the recent sexual abuse scandal involving young people and priests, a new Gallup poll has found.

Independent Advisory Group says Bill Hybels should receive counselling
'The credibility of the allegations is not based on any one accusation or accuser but on the collective testimony and context of the allegations,' the group said.

Pastor staged his suicide to look like a murder so his family wouldn't suffer shame - police
"None of the evidence points toward foul play," Kent County Sheriff's Detective Lt. Ron Gates told Wood TV in a recent interview. "It all points to it was self-inflicted."

Megachurch pastor takes his own life after struggle with mental illness
Jim Howard, lead pastor of the Valencia campus of the more than 6,000 member Real Life Church in California fatally shot himself at home Wednesday after a protracted battle with mental illness.

New York state legalises abortion up to birth
After an intense debate for and against the proposal, the New York state Legislature passed a bill Tuesday that makes it legal for doctors and other health care professionals, such as midwives and physician assistants, to perform abortions up until birth in the state.