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'A wound in the Church': Pope Francis blasts hypocritical pastors with 'double lives'
Pastors who preach one thing and do another are harmful and, like the scribes and Pharisees of old, they end up leading a double life when they detach themselves from God and his people, the Pope said in his sermon yesterday during Mass at the Domus Sanctae Marthae in the Vatican.
'It's disgusting' says victim of Andy Savage's sexual assault after church applauds him
The woman who was sexually assaulted 20 years ago aged 17 by the megachurch pastor Andy Savage has responded to his apology and to his church rallying around him with a standing ovation, saying: 'It's disgusting'.
Easter celebration dates for 2018
Santa Claus has come and gone with Christmas and New Year's Eve 2017 in the books. Now, the Easter Bunny is on his way with a bundle of chocolate eggs with the Easter celebration to commence on Mar. 30.
After 12 years without a church, Coptic villagers start to rebuild again
A Coptic Christian community in an Egyptian village is building a new church 12 years after the previous one was closed.
New Discipleship Explored resource filmed by award-winning director across 7 continents
A new version of Discipleship Explored, a resource from Christianity Explored Ministries, is to be launched in March on the tenth anniversary of the first edition.
Church of England lays claim to minerals under vast areas of privately owned land
The Church of England has laid claim to minerals under privately owned land covering an area the size of the Lake District, including in regions that have been earmarked for fracking, according to The Times.
Andy Savage scandal: Now a Texas church leader is investigated for seeking to silence victim
A church leader in Texas has been put on leave of absence and is under investigation after it was alleged that he told a 17-year-old girl 'not to mention' being sexually assaulted 20 years ago by the senior pastor Andy Savage.
Scottish Episcopal Church slams rebel clergy's revolt over controversial appointment
The Scottish Episcopal Church has hit back strongly at rebel clergy who protested at the appointment of their new bishop.
Cabinet reshuffle: Why Justine Greening's departure could be good news for faith schools
Justine Greening's departure as education secretary and Damian Hinds' appointment could represent a significant shift for faith schools in the UK, particularly Catholic schools.
Vicar found guilty of spiritually abusing teenage boy
A vicar in Oxfordshire has been convicted by the Church of England of spiritually abusing a teenage boy, in what is thought to be the first judgment of its kind, the Church Times reported.
Two-thirds say they have suffered 'spiritual abuse' in churches and Christian organisations
Two-thirds of churchgoers have been spiritually abused, according to research on behalf of the Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS).
Megachurch rallies around pastor after he admits sexually assaulting 17-year-old girl 20 years ago
The leadership of a megachurch in Memphis, Tennessee has rallied around its pastor Andy Savage after he publicly admitted to sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl while serving as a youth minister at a previous church in Texas 20 years ago.
Pope baptises 34 babies, tells mothers to feel free to breastfeed them if they're hungry
Pope Francis baptised 34 infants during a long ceremony in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday and told their mothers to feel free to breastfeed them there if they were hungry.
Thomas S. Monson news: Family, 16M LDS members, and POTUS pay tribute to his contributions throughout his lifetime
President of the Mormon Church Thomas S. Monson dies at the age of 90. Family, friends, supporters, and even the President of the United States of America paid tribute to the life of Monson and all of his contribution to the world.
Scottish Episcopal Church clergy rebel after 'divisive' appointment of bishop to conservative diocese
A major row is erupting in the Scottish Anglican Church with half the paid clergy in one region rebelling over the appointment of their new bishop.
Susie Leafe quits as director of conservative grouping Reform
Susie Leafe, a prominent evangelical within the Church of England, has quit her role as director of the conservative campaign group Reform.