Church
'Miracle' as 45 worshippers survive unharmed after tornado destroys Texas church
Around 45 churchgoers in Texas are grateful to be alive after a deadly tornado destroyed most of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church as they gathered to honour high school graduates on Saturday night, CNN reported.
Church hits out at 'fake sacraments' after woman ordained as Catholic priest
The Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests has stated that Abigail Eltzroth was ordained on Sunday at the independent Jubilee Community centre in Asheville, North Carolina.
How are evangelical Christians in Egypt coping with persecution?
The world's eyes have been on the Catholic and Coptic Orthodox churches in Egypt following the Pope and his visit over the weekend. But Egypt also has thousands of evangelical Christians, continuing to follow their faith in God in spite of growing persecution by Islamists.
More than half of Brits say church is 'vital' to local community
Churches are a 'significant' part of local communities and their loss would be devastating to entire communities, a new survey finds.
First CofE vicar to marry same-sex partner has resigned
Andrew Foreshew-Cain, the first Church of England vicar to enter into a same-sex marriage, is resigning as a parish priest today.
Attack at Hillsong church leaves security guard unconscious, worshippers injured
Young worshippers at a Hillsong church have been injured and a security guard knocked out after a brawl outside one of the church's Sydney campuses.
Challenge to CofE as GAFCON Anglicans appoint 'missionary bishop'
The conservative Global Anglican Futures Conference â GAFCON â is to appoint a 'missionary bishop' in the UK, bypassing Anglican Churches in England and Scotland.
Pope, at Cairo Mass, urges unity against fanaticism
Pope Francis warned against religious fanaticism on Saturday, wrapping up a brief trip to Cairo where he urged Muslim leaders to unite against violence by Islamic militants threatening to rid the Middle East of its ancient Christian communities.
Consecration of gay bishop did violate Church law, says United Methodist court
The consecration of a gay bishop violated church law, according to a decision by the top court of The United Methodist Church.
Pope Francis in Egypt: 'Let us say "No" to violence in God's name'
Francis's trip, aimed at improving Christian-Muslim ties, comes just three weeks after Islamic State suicide bombers killed at least 45 people in two Egyptian churches.
Pastor arrested over 'extremist' Josh McDowell book 'More Than A Carpenter'
A pastor in Tajikistan has been arrested on charges of 'extremism' for having a book by a well-known US Christian author.
Islam 'does not equal terrorism' says Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Egypt peace summit
The Patriarch was speaking at the Al-Azhar International Peace Conference in Cairo, the same conference that will be addressed by Pope Francis on his two-day visit to Egypt.
What is the Coptic Orthodox Church? 6 things you should know
Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church has made frequent appearance in the news of late, but who are Coptic Christians?
Can Pope Francis do anything to help Egypt's Christians?
At the World Conference on Peace he is attending at al-Azhar univerisity in Cairo, the Pope will be among friends. And as someone who has shown himself unafraid to speak out on difficult issues close to his heart, he will certainly raise the issue of escalating religious persecution of Christians.
It's tempting to bulldoze a few cathedrals, but it's a bad idea
Here are three reasons we should be fighting to keep cathedrals open and thriving.
What did Jesus mean when he said 'I am the vine'?
In John's account of his long address to his disciples before his betrayal and crucifixion, Jesus describes himself as the 'true vine'.