Church
Will Protestants Welcome Pope Francis To Northern Ireland?
The Evangelical Alliance in Northern Ireland (EANI) has welcomed news that Pope Francis might visit the province in 2018.
Egyptian Muslim Radicals Destroy Coptic Christian Properties
Muslim radicals have attacked properties and homes belonging to Coptic Christians in Egypt after rumours circulated about a church being constructed.
Tullian Tchividjian Groomed Me, Says Woman He Had Affair With
One of the women with whom Billy Graham's grandson Tullian Tchividjian had affairs has gone public with her version of the events.
Christians in Syria Derive Hope From Saint's Relics That Miraculously Escaped ISIS Destruction
The Islamic State has left several areas in Iraq and Syria in ruins, but an important relic for Roman Catholics was miraculously spared from all the destruction: the bones of the Syrian saint named Mar Elian.
Church Members Defend Pastor Who Sprayed Them in the Face With Pesticide; Claim to Be Healed
What? A toxic pesticide ominously called Doom can heal people? Yes it can, claims South African Pastor Lethebo Rabalago who has been spraying the chemical on members of his Mount Zion General Assembly in Zebediela, South Africa.
Texas Megachurch Offers Free Mortgage, Rent Payments to Lucky Members in New Year's Day Services
A church in Texas has come up with a novel way to attract more members: Free mortgage and rent payments to lucky raffle ticket holders who will attend its New Year's Eve and New Year's Day services.
Does Your Church Need To Think Differently About Mission?
Too often the modern church has used the attractional model of mission as its primary way of engaging our communities with the gospel, says Krish Kandiah.
This Megachurch Is Offering To Pay Your Rent If You Turn Up On New Year's Day
A megachurch in Texas is offering mortgage or rent payments to members who turn up to church on New Year's Day.
Billy Graham: Don't Celebrate Christmas Like A Secular Holiday
Billy Graham has urged Christians to distinguish Christmas from other "secular" holidays.
Cathedrals Benefit From £5.4m Government Grants
Nearly five and a half million pounds will be awarded to cathedrals across the UK as the government announced the final phase of a two-year programme on Monday.
Pope Francis: Do Not Be Dominated By Material Things
Pope Francis urged Catholics to look beyond material possession over Advent.
Churches Join Resistance Against Trump's Deportation Pledge
Hundreds of churches across the US are preparing to hide illegal immigrants if Donald Trump goes ahead with his campaign promise to deport them.
Scientists Find Evidence That Human Consciousness Extends Beyond the Grave
When the body dies, human consciousness still lives.
Despairing At The State Of The World? The Local Church Is The Answer
Local churches have been at the heart of building the common good for centuries, says Andy Walton.
CofE More Worried About 'Twitter Mobs' Than 'What Is Right Before God' Over Sexuality â GAFCON
The traditionalist Anglican body responded to criticism from the CofE's top lay official by saying the Church is too "afraid of unpopularity from the secular British establishment".
Why, Despite Our Differences, Christians Need To Unite Around The Creed
The Nicene creed has been used not only to affirm the beliefs of the Church, but also in worship services, for nearly two thousand years.