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Cardinal Angelo Becciu, a once-powerful prelate and close Pope Francis adviser, was found guilty on Saturday by a three-judge Vatican panel of embezzlement and fraud in a high-profile corruption case that rocked the Holy See’s hierarchy.  

Following a marathon trial that began in July 2021, Becciu was convicted — along with eight others — in a courtroom located inside the Vatican Museums. He was sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison for his crimes.

A small historical church in Alberta has been destroyed by fire.

Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Janvier at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday. 

When officers arrived at the church, it was completely engulfed in flames. 

Shane Janvier, Chipewyan Prairie First Nation councillor said in a video on Facebook that early indications appear to be arson.

The founder of International House of Prayer Kansas City has taken to social media to admit to inappropriate behaviour he committed over 20 years ago.

"With a very heavy heart, I want to express how deeply grieved I am that my past sins have led to so much pain, confusion, and division in the body of Christ this hour," said Mike Bickle in a statement he released last week. 

He goes on to admit he sinned by engaging in inappropriate behaviour. 

A mother of two young children says that it's only "by the grace of God" that both babies are alive after a tornado destroyed their trailer home and tore her baby from its bassinet.

Sydney Moore of Clarksville, TN says that on Dec. 9 she had just moments to jump on top of her one-year-old son on the floor, while her four-month-old baby slept in a bassinet, as a tornado tore the roof of her home off. Her boyfriend, and father of the infant, attempted to grab the bassinet as the tornado lifted it into the air.

Christians of China’s registered churches have another important event besides Christmas happening this month. It is the national conference held every five years for the China Christian Council and the Three-Self Patriotic Movement.

Kurt Rovenstine of Bibles For China asks believers worldwide to pray for the Chinese Church during this time. He says, “It’s an important time for the church there and we’re just praying that God does what needs to be done.”

Well-known author and senior pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Tony Evans, is officially married. 

Back in September, leading up to the fourth anniversary of his wife's death, 74-year-old Pastor Evans brought his family to the stage, honouring his late wife before announcing that he was engaged.

Over the weekend, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship took to social media to announce the pair are now married.

Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor Daddy Yankee recently announced that he is retiring from his music career to dedicate his life to Jesus.

The artist, best known for his creating the songs 'Despacito and 'Gasolina,' made the announcement on Dec. 3 at a concert in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Schools are reopening this week in southeastern India following a powerful cyclone – except for one of Mission India’s Adult Literacy Classes.

Accomplished film producer, Jon Erwin, is joining with former Netflix and YouTube executive, Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten in creating the WONDER Project (WP), which is creating high-quality, hopeful entertainment for families. 

Worship leader and former Hillsong singer Taya has introduced the latest addition to her family. 

Late last week, Taya and her husband, Ben, announced the arrival of their son Bo Benaiah Gaukrodger born on Oct. 20 at 8:15 a.m.

Her firstborn weighed in at 9 lbs and measured 22.5 inches in height.