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Christian broadcaster Revelation TV fined â¬6,000 for 'homophobic' comments
A British based Christian broadcaster has been fined â¬6,000 for homophobic remarks made on a breakfast show last year.
Traditional view of atonement 'cheapens God's forgiveness' says Steve Chalke
Oasis founder Rev Steve Chalke has launched an attack on the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) in his latest 'Chalke Talk' video.
Church of England sexuality debate off the cards until 2020
Proposals for same-sex blessings or official prayers are off the cards until at least 2020, the Church of England confirmed today.
Egypt sees rise in disappearances of Coptic Christian women
The disappearance of a number of Coptic Christian women in Egypt in recent months has sparked fears that they are being targeted for human trafficking.
'Michael Curry effect': Church of England opens up congregations to black-majority pastors
Anglican congregations will be allowed to share services and preachers with black-majority churches under a major overhaul of Church of England law to be approved next month.
Aid agency Tearfund launches in USA
International aid and relief charity Tearfund has announced the launch of an American arm, Tearfund USA.
Church leaders back 'Season of Creation'
Nine senior church leaders have signed a joint letter encouraging Christians around the world to participate in a 'Season of Creation' in September.
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In North Korea, children watch Christians being executed
'The first time I saw a man being executed it was because he had smuggled Christian things into the country and enticed people into the church.'
Bishop of Gloucester hits back: I never said you can't have love without faith
The bishop of Gloucester has hit back at a Times article following her appearance at the Cheltenham Science Festival on Saturday which led to her being widely attacked on social media.
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Juan Barros over sex abuse scandal
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the bishop at the centre of Chile's child sex abuse scandal.
Northern Ireland Presbyterian Church approves policy that would withhold full membership from same-sex couples
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland has voted in favor of a new policy that would deny full membership to same-sex couples.
Bible Society hit with $134,000 fine over data leak
The Bible Society, a charity aimed at making the Scriptures available throughout the world, has been fined £100,000 (US$134,174) in the U.K. due to a computer security breach that allowed hackers to access records containing information about the organization's supporters.
Vatican urges 'daring proposals' over allowing married priests
A document for a meeting of Catholic bishops from the Amazon, expected to evaluate ordaining elderly married men as priests for the vast region, says the Church should make 'daring proposals'.
Church in Ireland bans gay couples from membership
The largest Protestant church in Ireland has adopted a new policy meaning anyone in a gay relationship cannot be a full member and children of same-sex couples cannot be baptised.
Astronauts give pope personalised space suit, add white cape
Astronauts from the International Space Station gave Pope Francis his own blue jump suit on Friday but to distinguish him from ordinary planetary pilgrims like themselves they added a white cape.