Church

More than four-fifths of churchgoers believe Biblical command of tithing still applies today

A new study conducted by LifeWay Research has found that more than four-fifths of American churchgoers believe that tithing is a Biblical command that is still applicable to the church today.

Sarah Mullally installed as 133rd Bishop of London at St Paul's Cathedral

Dame Sarah Mullally has been installed as the 133rd bishop of London at St Paul's Cathedral â becoming the first woman to hold the post.

United Methodist Church votes down proposal to declare God isn't 'male or female' in Book of Discipline

The United Methodist Church (UMC) has voted to reject a proposal that sought to insert a declaration that God is not "male or female" in the Book of Discipline.

Indonesia sentences pastor to four years in prison over remarks about Quran during evangelism attempt

An Indonesian pastor has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of religious defamation over remarks he allegedly made about the Quran when he shared the Gospel with a Muslim taxi driver.

Indian court orders compensation to be released to families of 14 Christians killed in 2008 riots

A court in eastern India has ordered the release of compensation that was slated for the widows of 14 victims in the anti-Christian riots in Kandhamal district in 2008.

Cardinal Dolan defends 2018 Met Gala, jokes 'Pope Rihanna' borrowed his miter

A miter is a headdress worn by bishops or cardinals during special masses.

Mormons drop partnership with Scouts a week after controversial name change

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church, has announced that it is ending its partnership with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) before the start of 2020.

Majority of Christians say Bible works better than coffee in getting their day started

A recent study on Bible reading habits of Americans has revealed that a majority of Christians are picking the Bible over coffee to jump-start their mornings.

Chilean bishops to face Pope Francis in Rome over clerical abuse scandal

More than 30 bishops from Chile's Roman Catholic Church have said they will meet next week with Pope Francis in a bid to make amends over damage caused by the clerical sex abuse scandal that has long dominated the Chilean Catholic Church.

Paige Patterson apologises for 'failure to be thoughtful'

Paige Patterson, the under-fire president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has apologised for comments that have seen thousands of Southern Baptists call for him to be disciplined by his denomination.

The price paid by a Northern Irish pastor for friendship with IRA leader Martin McGuinness

A northern Irish Presbyterian minister has said that as many as 30 families left his church because of his friendship with former IRA leader and politician Martin McGuinness.

Willow Creek says 'We do not believe the stories were all lies' about Bill Hybels sexual misconduct allegations

Pam Orr, chair of Willow Creek Community Church's elder board in suburban Chicago, has apologized to multiple women who publicly accused the megachurch's founder, Bill Hybels, of sexual misconduct in recent months and revealed after listening to some of them, "we do not believe the stories were all lies."