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Catholic Church One of the Most Culturally Diverse Institutions in the U.S., \'Groundbreaking\' Report Shows
Catholic Church One of the Most Culturally Diverse Institutions in the U.S., 'Groundbreaking' Report Shows

The Roman Catholic Church is among the most culturally diverse institutions in the United States at present, with a mix of white, Hispanic, Asian and African faithful, a recent study revealed.

Beaming God Into Your Living Room: Nigeria\'s New Christian Satellite TV Channel
Beaming God Into Your Living Room: Nigeria's New Christian Satellite TV Channel

Theotokos TV will exist "for evangelism and development of the society". It will take the story of the vibrant Church in Nigeria to other Africans and the rest of the world.

What Will Really Help Your Church To Grow?
What Will Really Help Your Church To Grow?

"Literal interpretation of Bible 'helps increase church attendance'" Why attitude matters as much as theology in church growth.

Research Says: Conservative Theology Helps Churches Grow Faster
Research Says: Conservative Theology Helps Churches Grow Faster

Conservative churches grow faster than more liberal leaning ones, a five-year study has shown.

Church in Washington D.C. Offers Refuge for People Who Feel Threatened by Trump Presidency
Church in Washington D.C. Offers Refuge for People Who Feel Threatened by Trump Presidency

A church in the United States capital is reviving the decades-old practice of using places of worship for people who may feel threatened by society, this time by the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Gafcon Gay Clergy List Prompts Hundreds To Sign \'Proud List Of Violators\'
Gafcon Gay Clergy List Prompts Hundreds To Sign 'Proud List Of Violators'

Hundreds of Anglicans have signed up to a website signalling their dissent at the Church of England's teaching on homosexuality.

Pope Francis Faces Unprecedented Challenge From Conservative Cardinals Over Divorce
Pope Francis Faces Unprecedented Challenge From Conservative Cardinals Over Divorce

Pope Francis is facing an unprecedented rebellion from conservative cardinals who are furious at his apparent attempts to relax the Catholic Church's ban on remarriage after divorce.

Jerry Falwell Jr Launches Stinging Critique Of Pope Francis...Then Deletes It
Jerry Falwell Jr Launches Stinging Critique Of Pope Francis...Then Deletes It

Jerry Falwell Jr, president of the evangelical Liberty University and bastion of the religious right, has rowed back from a spat with the most prominent worldwide Christian leader – Pope Francis.

US Catholic Bishops Elect New Leader
US Catholic Bishops Elect New Leader

America's Catholic Bishops have elected a new leader, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, the Archbishop of Galveston-Houston in Texas, a week after the presidential election of Donald Trump.

Archbishop Of Canterbury: British Values Are Christian, Whether You Believe Or Not
Archbishop Of Canterbury: British Values Are Christian, Whether You Believe Or Not

Rabbis and Church of England priests will be urged to work together after a joint Christian-Jewish project was launched at Lambeth Palace on Monday.

Prestigious Seminary Leaders Condemn \'Hateful Words And Actions\' Of Evangelicals During Presidential Campaign
Prestigious Seminary Leaders Condemn 'Hateful Words And Actions' Of Evangelicals During Presidential Campaign

The heads of one of the most prestigious theological colleges in the US have restated its commitment to evangelicalism following the presidential election which many believe saw the term fatally compromised.

Two Texas Baptist Churches Face Expulsion Over Pro-Gay Stance
Two Texas Baptist Churches Face Expulsion Over Pro-Gay Stance

Wilshire Baptist in Dallas and First Baptist in Austin could be expelled from their governing body, the Baptist General Convention of Texas, over their welcoming position towards gay people.

Row Over Release Of Gay Clergy List
Row Over Release Of Gay Clergy List

A row has erupted over a list of gay Church of England clergy published by a conservative Anglican group.

Justin Welby Preaches At Catholic Westminster Cathedral For First Time
Justin Welby Preaches At Catholic Westminster Cathedral For First Time

The Archbishop of Canterbury preached for the first time at Westminster Cathedral, the heart of the British Catholic Church, on Sunday.

Vatican\'s Christmas Display To Highlight Plight Of Refugees
Vatican's Christmas Display To Highlight Plight Of Refugees

The traditional Christmas Nativity scene that adorns St Peter's Square, Vatican City will this year be dedicated to issues such as the environment, the refugee crisis, and those who are sick.

As Christians Flee The Middle East, The Church Is Full Of New Believers
As Christians Flee The Middle East, The Church Is Full Of New Believers

As Christians flee war and persecution in Syria, a Christian from Aleppo says new believers are coming to faith in the country's churches.