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Holy Spirit takes hold of young girl as she prays, preaches, speaks in tongues before Florida church congregation
Holy Spirit takes hold of young girl as she prays, preaches, speaks in tongues before Florida church congregation

A young girl takes hold of the microphone during service at a Florida church, and she begins preaching, then praying.

Religious accommodations available at Rio Olympics: 5 major faiths to have their own space for worship
Religious accommodations available at Rio Olympics: 5 major faiths to have their own space for worship

An estimated 17,000 athletes and officials will gather for the 2016 Rio Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil from August 5 to 21 coming from different countries and faiths.

Cardinal Pell denies abusing children in the 1970s
Cardinal Pell denies abusing children in the 1970s

Cardinal George Pell has called for an investigation into Australia's Victoria police and claimed he is the victim of a "scandalous smear campaign" after allegations against him emerged of historic sexual abuse towards children

UK churches insist they are \'open to all\' after priest\'s murder
UK churches insist they are 'open to all' after priest's murder

UK churches insist they remain "open to all" despite the death of a French Catholic priest while celebrating mass on Tuesday.

Inquiry into child sex abuse investigating 7,000 submissions relating to Anglican church
Inquiry into child sex abuse investigating 7,000 submissions relating to Anglican church

In a preliminary hearing today at the Royal Courts of Justice, Ben Emmerson QC updated Justice Goddard, who is chairing the inquiry which could last at least another five years. He said that 114 sources of information were being considered, along with case studies relating to church abuse, including in the Chichester Diocese.

French Bishops call for day of fasting in response to Jacques Hamel killing
French Bishops call for day of fasting in response to Jacques Hamel killing

The French Catholic Bishops have called for a day of fasting on Friday in response to the murder yesterday of the 86-year-old priest Jacques Hamel in Normandy

Baptist pastor says churches can help in drug users\' rehabilitation, lauds action taken by U.S. Congress
Baptist pastor says churches can help in drug users' rehabilitation, lauds action taken by U.S. Congress

A Baptist pastor said churches can help opioid abusers in the recovery as he welcomed a measure passed by U.S. Congress to address the problem.

Why Pope Francis may not be particularly welcome in Poland
Why Pope Francis may not be particularly welcome in Poland

Beneath the surface, there is a tension between this Pope and a country which has veered towards a hard-right approach to immigration and which still sees John Paul II as "the Pope"

Controversial evangelist, activist and bestselling \'Left Behind\' author dies aged 90
Controversial evangelist, activist and bestselling 'Left Behind' author dies aged 90

LaHaye was a prominent figure in conservative evangelical circles for most of his life, and his views were rarely uncontroversial.

False god exposed: Former New Age blogger smashes deceptions of false religions after encountering Holy Spirit
False god exposed: Former New Age blogger smashes deceptions of false religions after encountering Holy Spirit

"All the false god of this world has to offer is a pile of c**p disguised as pleasure for a season that leads to death in the end."

\'Worship Wagon\': This church on wheels brings hope and healing to the poor and the homeless
'Worship Wagon': This church on wheels brings hope and healing to the poor and the homeless

If people could not come to the church, the church will come to them to bring them the Good News.

\'Left Behind\' author Tim LaHaye dies of a stroke at the age of 90
'Left Behind' author Tim LaHaye dies of a stroke at the age of 90

The evangelist and author best known for the "Left Behind' series Tim LaHaye has passed away at the age of 90.

What will Pope Francis do in Poland for World Youth Day?
What will Pope Francis do in Poland for World Youth Day?

Here is the pontiff's full itinerary for World Youth Day 2016 celebrations from 27-31 July.

New Bishop of Tewkesbury announced
New Bishop of Tewkesbury announced

The new Bishop of Tewkesbury has been announced as the Venerable Robert Springett, current Archdeacon of Cheltenham.

Nigeria: 9-year-old rescued after being starved, chained by pastor father
Nigeria: 9-year-old rescued after being starved, chained by pastor father

A pastor in Nigeria who chained up and starved his nine-year-old son has been arrested after the boy was rescued in a police raid.

Church of England priest quits to marry gay partner
Church of England priest quits to marry gay partner

A gay Church of England priest has quit in order to marry his long-term male partner.