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Late-night host and outspoken Roman Catholic Stephen Colbert is stirring conversation in Christian circles after enthusiastically praising actress Cynthia Erivo’s upcoming portrayal of Jesus, a casting choice he called “long overdue.” During a recent interview on The Late Show, Colbert expressed excitement over the Tony-winning actress, who identifies as bisexual and uses they/them pronouns, playing…

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In a new interview that has reignited controversy, actress and comedian Roseanne Barr says she doesn’t take personal responsibility for the racist tweet that led to the downfall of her hit show and career in 2018. Instead, she blames God. Speaking to Variety, the 72-year-old entertainer claimed it was divine prompting that inspired her now-infamous…

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In a powerful reminder that faith and family can carry us through life’s biggest battles, 21-year-old tennis star Coco Gauff claimed her second Grand Slam title on Saturday at the French Open—buoyed by her trust in God and her mother’s heartfelt prayer. The No. 2-ranked Gauff pulled off an emotional comeback against world No. 1…

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The Christian music world is reeling after accusations of sexual misconduct were released from several men against Newsboys’ former frontman Michael Tait. Tait had recently made a sudden exit from his role with the Newsboys, although it has not been confirmed if his departure had anything to do with the accusations. The news was broken…

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