POP insiders sensationally claim Justin Bieber may have cancelled his current long-running tour so he can start up his own CHURCH. Bieber shocked millions of fans yesterday when he revealed he was calling off the Purpose tour months before it was due to end as he was "burned out." 4 The Canadian has revealed he wants to get back to his religious roots Credit: Getty Images - WireImage

4 Bieber admitted his wild partying ways had taken their toll on his lfie Credit: Rex Features

He wrote on Facebook that he was was feeling exhausted after 18 long months on the road. However, sources claim Bieber may now be looking at starting up his own church as part of his plan to get closer to God.

“I am led to believe that the real reason he has come off the road is because he wants to reconnect with his faith and he may be even planning to start his own church,” veteran showbiz reporter Richard Wilkins told Today Extra. “We know that he was in the country (Australia) a few weeks ago having meetings and attending the big Hillsong Church convention that they had here," said Wilkins.

"[He’s] very close to a lot of the Hillsong people. Whether he’s looking at teaming up with them in something of a more permanent situation or doing some sort of religious activity on his own – starting his own church – we’re not quite sure, but that’s the word from an inside source.”

A statement on the star's Facebook site read: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Justin Bieber will cancel the remainder of the Purpose World Tour concerts.

4 The popular pop star has angel wings tattooed on the back of his neck Credit: Rex Features

“Justin loves his fans and hates to disappoint them. He thanks his fans for the incredible experience of the Purpose World Tour over last 18 months.” Apologising to his fans for cancelling his upcoming shows, Bieber added: “I love you guys, I think you guys are awesome. "Sorry for anyone who feels disappointed or betrayed, it’s not in my heart [or] anything, and have a blessed day.” Many fans responded to the star's messages to say they feared for his health.

One wrote: " I'm sad, but i understand. I wish nothing but the best for Justin Bieber and hope all is well. I will be at his next tour and will keep him in prayer."

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While another posted: "I hope you're okay Justin xxx Your health and wellbeing is more important than the tour.

"We beliebers support you no matter what. None of us care so much about the tour at the moment ...we care about you and your team. Well done for all the hard work you and the rest of the crew did over the past 18 months Love you xxx"

Over the last two years, Bieber has admitted he had turned to God as way of getting his life back on the straight and narrow.

In a media interview, the Canadian said that God had come to him when he was lost.

He believed that "the almighty" was telling him something.

That was when he decided to change his life for the better and in his own words, "get his stuff together."

4 The star has been singing worship songs at his recent concerts Credit: Rex Features

And just last month, he took a leap of faith off a cliff in New Zealand, symbolically marking a new chapter in his journey with Christ.

Bieber said the name of "Jesus" before launching himself off a cliff at New Zealand's famous Shotover Canyon Swing & Canyon Fox nature reserve.

He fell backwards with closed eyes and hands behind his head.

The video of his fall has reached millions of people. He captioned it #airbaptism and #gracefall.

Bieber was raised in a Christian home but fame and millions of dollars at an early age eroded his relationship with God.

He claims all of that changed when he rededicated his life to Christ and got rebaptised in 2017.

Now he uses his music to express his newfound faith, including singing worship songs at his concerts, and posting pictures of him at church on social media.