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The mother of a young woman who was tragically slain while out for a jog is giving Jesus all the glory for helping them get through this unimaginable loss. 

Last month, Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student in Georgia was found dead after going for a jog on campus. 

Canadian singer/songwriter, Emily Ruth is gearing up to release her new single, 'And Yet (I Will Praise)' on Mar. 8.

Writing music for others to hear was never the main goal for her. "I never expected anyone else to hear it, to be honest. It was all very much written as I'm processing my feelings and processing sorrow and waiting and feelings like that and just doing that with God."

"Every time I perform my original music, I just ask God to reveal to me one person, just one person that was impacted," Ruth shares. 

Pope Francis has named a retired Quebec Superior Court judge to investigate allegations of sexual touching against a senior leader of the province's Roman Catholic Church.

In a Feb. 8 mandate letter, Francis asked André Denis to conduct an investigation into "the facts, circumstances and imputability" of the allegations against Cardinal Gérald Lacroix.

The allegations against Lacroix emerged in January when he was named as a perpetrator in a class-action lawsuit alleging sexual assault by clergy and staff who were under the supervision of the Quebec City archdiocese.

Billy Graham's last remaining sibling has died. 

Franklin Graham took to social media Friday to announce that Jean Graham Ford passed away on March 1, 2024. 

"My Aunt Jean loved the Lord Jesus Christ, her family, her church and the work of God's people around the world. She along with her husband, Dr. Leighton Ford, was always a great encourager to my father throughout his entire ministry. He sought her counsel on many issues during his lifetime," said Franklin in a post on Facebook. 

Grammy-winning artist Lecrae recently released a new single 'I Still Believe' featuring for KING & COUNTRY. 

The three Christian artists released the song 'Messengers' together a decade ago and now they've come together once more for this new single. 

Lecrae recently took home two Grammy awards, including one for his album Church Clothes 4. The other award he won was for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song in which for KING & COUNTRY were also a nominee. 

Families and friends are mourning the loss of 11 YWAM students and staff while two key mission leaders remain in critical condition after a bus crashed in Tanzania. 

On Saturday, February 24, two buses filled with those taking the YWAM leadership course headed on a field trip to Maasai land, where they observed a thriving community development program. On their way back a truck allegedly lost its brakes and crashed into one of the buses.

The Christian organization Hope and Healing International is welcoming a new Executive Director who has 25 years of experience helping children in poverty get the medical care they need.

"I ran hospitals and have been doing this work, especially in Africa, helping children for 25 years," says Kyalo Mwalimu, who recently stepped into the new role of Executive Director at Hope and Healing International. "We'd do surgery, spiritual ministry and training, and Hope and Healing was one of our partners. When this position came up, my wife and family just began to pray."

On top of enjoying the ancient scenery in the historic city of Petra, tourists can now take in church services. 

In January of 2024 Archbishop Christoforus, a Greek Orthodox priest was the first to host a service, pray, and offer communion to fellow believers in the ancient city in 1,400 years. 

One of the largest tours in Christian history has officially sold out. 

Grammy-Award winning Elevation Worship and Steven Furtick's Elevation Nights '24 tour kicked off last week. The eight-city arena tour has sold all its tickets and will average more than 11,500 concertgoers each night. 

“It’s not lost on us just how special it is to have an arena filled with people worshiping Jesus. It’s our prayer that what happens at Elevation Nights will have a ripple effect for years to come,” said Chris Brown. 

Members of the CAIN family are in mourning following the tragic death of their 4-year-old nephew. 

"Our sweet nephew Beau is in heaven now, and that reality is nearly too much to bear. But we believe “goodbye is not the end,” now more than ever," said the band in a post on social media.