Church
Vietnamese pastor imprisoned for faith says his suffering was a 'gift from God'
A Vietnamese pastor who was jailed for his faith has related the intense abuse he experienced in jail, but said that his imprisonment was a 'gift' from God.
Benny Hinn's nephew accuses megachurch pastor Kris Vallotton of being a 'false prophet'
Costi Hinn, the nephew of controversial televangelist Benny Hinn, has called out Bethel Church leader Kris Vallotton, saying he is a "false prophet" who bought his luxury car with money he earned by deceiving people.
Mike Pompeo's church prays for his strength amid uncertain confirmation process as Secretary of State
President Donald Trump tapped the former CIA director to replace Sec. Rex Tillerson.
Jesus Christ came from Venus and descended to a holy mountain, claims mysterious international cult
The group's founder apparently met Jesus at Holdstone Down in North Devon in England in 1958.
Tattoo artist upholds centuries-old tradition of marking pilgrims during their visit to Holy Land
A tattoo artist in Jerusalem's Old City is using his skills to mark pilgrims with Christian symbols and images, a tradition that his family has observed for 500 years.
China's Xi Jinping has 'particular animosity' to Christians says head of persecution watchdog
Chinese president Xi Jinping has a 'particular animosity' against Christians, according to the head of a persecution watchdog.
NT Wright: St Paul was an 'extremist' who would despair at our church disunity
What should modernity make of St Paul? It's one question the world-leading biblical scholar NT Wright has sought to engage in his latest book 'Paul: A Biography'.
BAME clergy to receive special mentoring in Church of England bid to boost diversity
Black and ethnic minority future clergy will receive special mentoring under a scheme to be set up by the Church of England.
'Consider the incompetence': Church leaders give brutal verdict on Windrush crisis
Church leaders united in condemning the government's handling of the crisis.
Murdered for refusing to be ransomed: Alphege of Canterbury
Life as an archbishop of Canterbury is not always a bed of roses, as recent holders of the office have found out. But they should spare a thought for St Alphege, whose feast day is today.
Iceland's circumcision bill threatens 'regular persecution' of Jews and Muslims, Catholic Church says
The Catholic Church in Iceland has criticised developing legislation that would prohibit the religiously-motivated circumcision of children in the country, saying it would mean the 'regular persecution' of Icelandic Jews and Muslims.
Priests attend week-long conference on exorcism in Rome amid growing demand
Over 250 priests, theologians and psychologists have attended a week-long conference on exorcism as the demand for the ritual grows.
5 important things to know about the Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is one of those books in the Bible that will keep you at the edge of your seat. If you're looking for a quick roundup of the important things to know about this book, here are five you should know.
Pope Francis consoles crying boy who asks if his atheist dad is heaven
Emanuele, who recently lost his father, asked the pontiff if his dad was in heaven even though he had lived as an atheist.
Third accuser comes forward with allegations against Paul Pressler
A third accuser has come forward to say he was solicited for sexual activity by former judge Paul Pressle.
Alfie Evans' dad meets Pope Francis as case referred back to Supreme Court
Alfie Evans' dad met Pope Francis this morning as he continued his campaign to take his son to the Vatican-run Bambino Gesu hospital in Rome.