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Smaller Churches, Focus on Evangelism Among Major Church Trends Expected for 2017
The winds of change will bring both good and bad tidings for churches this year, with Christian millennials serving as agents of change.
Vatican Enourages Homeless To Sleep In Unlocked Cars In Rome
As temperatures plummet, the Vatican has stepped up the help it offers to the homeless sleeping on the streets in Rome.
Lesbian Couple To Lead Historic US Baptist Church
Sally Sarratt and Maria Swearingen â who are married â were announced as the new co-pastors of Calvary Baptist Church on Sunday.
Pope Condemns Jihadis Who 'Disseminate Death' In God's Name
Pope Francis slammed "fundamentalist-inspired terrorism" which "misuses God's name in order to disseminate death" in a strongly-worded address on Monday.
Church Must Have 'Central Role' In PM's 'Shared Society', Says EA
The Church must play a "central role" in creating Theresa May's "shared society", the Evangelical Alliance have said.
Enoch Adeboye Steps Down As Head Of Redeemed Christian Church Of God In Nigeria
The high-profile Pastor Enoch Adeboye of Nigeria's Redeemed Christian Church of God is stepping down after changes in rules in Nigeria governing charities and churches.
The Remarkable Impact Of Oak Hill's Mike Ovey On A Generation Of Evangelicals
The Church Society's Lee Gatiss reflects on the life and sudden death of his long-term friend and mentor, Oak Hill principal Mike Ovey.
Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali Condemns Koran Reading At Anglican Cathedral Epiphany Service
Nazir-Ali, a prominent evangelical, spoke out after a Koran reading was used during an Epiphany service at the Episcopal Cathedral of St Mary's in Glasgow.
Woman Priest Becomes Youngest Chaplain To The Queen
Revd Georgina Byrne will be the youngest of 34 honorary chaplains to the Queen.
Baptists Treated 'Better Than Muslims' In Planning Row
Baptists were treated better than Muslims by planning authorities in a controversial New Jersey case that saw Southern Baptists lining up in support of a mosque.
Pope Invites Mothers To Breastfeed Their Babies In Sistine Chapel
Nursing mothers should be free to breastfeed in church "without fear", Pope Francis told women attending a ceremony in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday.
Oak Hill College Announces Sudden Death Of Principal Mike Ovey
A statement from the college said: "It is with profound shock and sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of our Principal, the Revd Dr Mike Ovey, at the age of 58."
Pope Has No Plans To Increase Security On Travels Despite Risks
Pope Francis says he realises he may be the target of an attack but that he will continue to travel without bulletproof vehicles or heavy security because he wants to get close to people.
Bishop Warns Of 'Serious Risks' To CofE Reputation After Cathedral Cash Crisis
The Bishop of Peterborough has issued his findings after launching an inquiry last autumn into financial difficulties at Peterborough Cathedral
Is It The Job Of Christians To Change The World?
How much should we strive to 'change the world'?
Homeless Get Picnic At The Vatican Courtesy Of Pope Francis
Pope Francis gave 300 homeless people and refugees a sandwich and a drink to thank them for helping to hand out pamphlets at an Epiphany feast day service on Friday.