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Letter from Pope Francis Congratulating Gay Couple for Baptizing Children 'Not an Endorsement' of Same-Sex Unions
August 10, 2017: The Vatican has clarified that Pope Francis was not endorsing gay marriage by sending a letter to a same-sex couple congratulating them on the baptism of their children.

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'Son of Sam' Killer Turned-Born-Again-Christian Speaks Out 40 Years After Shooting Spree: 'I Thought I Was Appeasing the Devil'
August 10, 2017: Forty years after his high-profile arrest, David Berkowitz, aka the "Son of Sam" killer, has admitted he was trying to “appease the devil” by murdering six people and wounding seven others.

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Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson and Ciara 'Praying' for 'Sweet Angel' Fan Battling Brain Cancer
August 10, 2017: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and hip-hop singer Ciara have said they are praying for a young fan, named Chloe, who is battling brain cancer at Seattle Children's Hospital.

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'Lord of the Rings' Actress Miranda Otto on How 'Annabelle Creation' Forced Her to Face 'Deepest Fear' (Exclusive Interview)
August 9, 2017: In an exclusive interview with The Gospel Herald, Miranda Otto opened up about performing in her first-ever horror flick and why it forced her to face her to entertain her "deepest fears".

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Christian 'Annabelle: Creation' Writer On Why Horror Flick is 'Faith Based Film' (Exclusive Interview)
August 9, 2017: Christian screenwriter Gary Dauberman has said that in many ways, he views the upcoming supernatural horror flick "Annabelle: Creation" as a faith-based film because it highlights the reality of spiritual warfare and the ongoing battle between good and evil.

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Nick Vujicic's Documentary 'No Limbs, No Limits' Set for September Release
Global evangelist and motivational speaker Nick Vujicic's first biographical documentary, No Limbs, No Limits: The Nick V Story, is slated for release on September 25 this year.

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Over 8,000 Gather in Kuala Lumpur as Malaysia's Fire Conference Ignites Wave of Spiritual Revival
A powerful spiritual revival is sweeping through Malaysia, drawing more than 8,000 attendees to the 2026 Kuala Lumpur Fire Conference (2026吉隆坡烈火特會) held from March 23 to 25.

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Finnish Parliamentarian Found Guilty of Hate Speech Over Booklet Labeling Homosexuality a 'Disorder'
Finnish Member of Parliament and practicing physician Päivi Räsänen was convicted on March 26 of incitement against an ethnic group, following a split 3–2 court decision.

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Bible Society Retracts ‘The Quiet Revival’ Report After YouGov Admits Data Error
Research and data analytics firm YouGov issued a statement on March 26 admitting to flaws in a 2024 study it conducted for the Bible Society. The data had been cited in the Bible Society’s widely circulated report The Quiet Revival, which claimed rising church attendance among young people signaled a “quiet revival” underway in England and Wales.

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World Sleep Day: Unpacking Sleep Dilemmas in an Anxious Age Through 'And So To Bed'
Adrian Reynolds suggests that the Bible's understanding of sleep differs significantly from modern societal views. In his 2014 book, And So To Bed, Reynolds explores biblical perspectives on sleep, offering a different path for contemporary thought.
