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Baptists React With Concern to Washington D.C. Church's Decision to Hire Lesbian Couple As Joint Pastors
Baptists all over America are reacting with concern following a decision taken by the Baptist church in Washington D.C. to hire two "married" lesbian women to lead their congregation, Christian News reported.

From Homelessness To Hope: Catholic Priest Who Met God On The Streets
A Catholic priest has spoken about his transformative journey from desperate homelessness to life in church ministry, serving the poor.

Archbishops Of Canterbury And York: Give Thanks For The 'Great Blessings' Of The Reformation
The two Archbishops of the Church of England also call in a new statement for repentance for the 'persecution and death' prompted by the Reformation of five centuries ago.

Vatican Demands Obedience In Condoms Row With Ancient Knights Of Malta
The Vatican is demanding the ancient Knights of Malta order obeys instructions and cooperate with its enquiry into the worldwide Catholic charity.

We Will Not Pray For Donald Trump By Name Because He Is A 'Trauma Trigger' Says Christian Minister
It is traditional to pray for all those in authority in Anglican and Episcopal churches worldwide. But this church in California has decided not to mention Donald Trump by name - even though it prayed for 'Barack Obama'.

Religion, Faith Saw Drastic Decline Under President Obama, Pew Study Shows
One man changed the face of America after eight years in power. Without doubt, that man is outgoing President Barack Obama.

In 10 Years, Italy 'Will All Be Muslims Because of Atheism, a Weak Church, and Stupidity,' Archbishop Warns
Is Italy leaving the door open for the rise of Islam? Will there come a time when Rome, the Italian capital where lies the sovereign enclave of the Vaticanâthe seat of the Roman Catholic Church and the home of the Popeâcould find itself surrounded by Muslims?

Dozens Of Churches Close In Manchester Amid Declining Congregations
More than 20 Catholic churches across Manchester will close in a radical shake up announced by Salford Diocese.

Pope Francis Has Done 'Close To Nothing' To Tackle Sex Abuse - Vatican Journalist
Pope Francis has done almost nothing to tackle child sex abuse in the Church, the high profile Vatican journalist Emiliano Fittipaldi has alleged in an explosive new book.

Archbishop Of Canterbury To Express Remorse Over Reformation Violence
The Archbishop of Canterbury will outline his regrets over violence during the Reformation, according to the Mail on Sunday.

Disgraced Minister Paul Flowers Sacked By Methodist Church
Following the conclusion of its disciplinary process, Paul Flowers has been removed from the list of ministers of the Methodist Church.

Bishop Eddie Long Dies After 'Gallant Private Fight' With Cancer, Says Church
Bishop Eddie Long, the controversial megachurch pastor from Georgia, US, has died aged 63.

Eddie Long dead: Cancer illness revealed as cause of death by New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in statement
Bishop Eddie Long, megachurch pastor of Georgia-based New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, has died aged 63, it was confirmed Sunday via a statement from the church.

Glasgow Quran Reading: Scottish Episcopal Church 'Deeply Distressed At Offence' Caused
The head of the Scottish Episcopal Church has said it is "deeply distressed at the widespread offence that has been caused" by a reading from the Quran at St Mary's Cathedral.

Christianity, Islam and Judaism Got Their Beliefs From Zoroastrianism? Morgan Freeman Thinks So
Are Christian beliefs not original?

Exclusive: Bishop of Chelmsford Stephen Cottrell Is Favourite To Be Bishop Of London
The Bishop of Chelmsford Stephen Cottrell has been named as the favourite to succeed Richard Chartres as Bishop of London.