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Uncovered Tomb of Jesus, Christianity's Holiest Site, Turns Out New Revelations
The tomb where Jesus was laid to rest before His resurrection has been uncovered, with researchers marvelling at new revelations about the holiest site in Christendom.
'The Pope Is A Catholic': Cardinal Nichols Reacts To Ban On Women Priests
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said Pope Francis' ban on women ever becoming priests shows that he's a Catholic.
The Remarkable Impact Of London's Flourishing Megachurches
London's megachurches are thriving and most are growing in size, in spite of overall decline in churchgoing in the UK, because of their "deep and passionate commitment" to living out their relationship with God, a new report has found.
The Cross Is Back: Iraqi Priests Raise Symbol Of Hope In Shattered Christian Villages
Iraq's Christian priests are returning to the villages from which they were ejected by Islamic State, according to World Watch Monitor.
Nigeria Bishop Hits Out At 'Endemic' Corruption In Churches
Corruption is "endemic" in Nigeria's churches, according to the general secretary of the Anglican Consultative Council, Rt Rev Josiah Idowu-Fearon.
Pope Francis Slams Door On Female Priests â For Ever
Pope Francis said on Tuesday he believes the Roman Catholic Church's ban on women becoming priests is forever and will never be changed.
Why Catholics And Lutherans Can't Just Kiss And Make Up
Yesterday marked the 499th anniversary of Martin Luther's nailing of his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg church.
Give Unto Caesar...Christian Pastor Refuses To Obey Order To Hand Sermons To The State
Nearly 40,000 people have signed a petition backing a Christian pastor who is resisting demands to hand over his sermons to the state.
Mission Isn't For Amateurs: How Untrained Enthusiasts Can Do More Harm Than Good
A week or so ago, a storm was kicked up on the internet when a church group from the USA posted a video online about its mission work in Uganda, only to have many Ugandans reply that it was offensive.
500 Years After Reformation, Catholics And Lutherans 'No Longer Strangers'
Catholic and Lutheran leaders signed a joint declaration to mark the 500th year of the Protestant reformation on Monday.
Nigeria's Vice President Tells Christian Faithful: God Will Bless Our Nation
The vice president of Nigeria is encouraging his fellow Christian faithful in the African nation â some of whom are being persecuted â to always believe in God and pray that their country and its current government will always be blessed.
Evangelical Anglicans Urged To 'Stand Up And Be Counted' Over Gay Blessings
A rallying cry for clergy opposed to same-sex relationships to "stand up and be counted" has been issued by the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC).
Going to Church Improves Health, Helps People Live Longer, New Study Shows
Go to church, live longer.
What Makes Christianity Distinctive Today?
The early Church experienced phenomenal growth but also great persecution, reports scholar Scot McKnight. Some of the attacks it received might sound familiar.
Trailblazers For Martin Luther: 5 Great Reformers
The Reformation broke the rule of the Roman Catholic Church, which dominated and defined Western Christianity for more than 1300 years.
24/7 Webchat For Spiritually Searching: Church Of Scotland Looks To Reverse Decline
The Church of Scotland will launch a webchat service to help those looking for guidance but unwilling to come on a Sunday.