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Russian Cathedral That Was Turned Into Museum Of Atheism Is To Be A Church Again
A former Russian Orthodox cathedral that was converted into a museum of atheism during the Soviet period is to be returned to the Church â and local people are protesting the move.
Evangelical Pastor Forgives Man Who Stabbed Him During Church Service
Valdemiro Santiago was stabbed in the neck and back during worship at his church in Sao Paulo on Sunday morning.
Cathedral Funeral For Fearless Campaigner Jill Saward
Her family says, "All those who knew and loved Jill are invited to pay their last respects."
Controversy Over Cathedral Koran Reading Deepens With Denial That Jesus Is Son of God
A Koran reading given at a Scottish Episcopal cathedral explicitly declared Jesus was not the Son of God.
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."