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Few evangelical churches led by a woman
White men still dominate leadership of evangelical ministries, according to a survey by Religion News Service.
Nun who was sole survivor of deadly Yemen care home attack wants to stay where she is to keep serving the poor
Sister Sally says she is leaving her fate to God every day through prayer.
Top Anglican official backs Bishop of Grantham over sexuality
The Bishop of Grantham, Rt Rev Nicholas Chamberlain, has received high-level support from the most senior official in the Anglican communion after controversy erupted over his sexuality.
Money left by bishop after death will be used to support child abuse victims
Ronald Mulkearns, who was the Bishop of Ballarat until 1997, died in April, leaving an estate of over two million dollars.
Bishop Eddie Long statement responding to claims he was hospitalized suffering from stage 4 cancer
Bishop Eddie Long of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia has responded to reports that he is suffering from unspecified stage 4 gastro-intestinal cancer. Long released a statement Tuesday afternoon saying that he is recovering from a "health challenge" without offering any more specific details of exactly what that challenge may be.
Pakistani who follows Islam says Muslims should follow Saint Mother Teresa's example
Faisal Edhi, a follower of Islam and the son of Abdul Sattar, one of the most well-known philanthropists in Pakistan, sent a message on the occasion of Mother Teresa's canonisation on Sunday.
Christian youth pastors prove that millennials love the Church
Millennials are often perceived as a generation concerned only on trivial things such as gadgets, entertainment and romantic relationships. However, two youth pastors from Greg Laurie's Harvest Christian Fellowship are out to show that millennials also care about their faith and spreading God's love to others.
Egypt: Muslim MP wants to build a church honouring Coptic pope
A Muslim MP in Egypt has submitted the first request to build a new church under a controversial law passed last week by the country's parliament.
Bishop of Grantham: Conservative Christians who condemn me are still 'brothers and sisters in Christ'
The Bishop of Grantham, who on Friday became the first Church of England bishop to reveal he is gay and in a same-sex relationship, has said he "understand[s]" the backlash he has already received from some conservative Christians.
Pope Francis proclaims Teresa of Calcutta a saint
Pope Francis proclaimed Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, 19 years after her death.
U.S. cardinal: Protecting life must be prioritised over other issues like immigration, environment
In a recent teleconference hosted by Carmel Communications, U..S Cardinal Raymond Burke said 'focusing our attention to issues like immigration or the environment before protecting and defending life and the family will be an absolute contradiction."
Mother Teresa's mission lives on in Kolkata
On the eve of her canonization as a Roman Catholic saint, and 19 years after her death, the order founded by Mother Teresa of Calcutta is going strong - even without her charismatic leadership.
Lutheran bishops say church weddings in Finland only for straight couples
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Finland has announced that it will not officiate same-sex weddings as the country's gay marriage law takes effect in March next year.
Church plans to turn purchased home in Tennessee into worship centre
A church is planning to convert a two-story home in Nashville, Tennessee into a worship facility and community center despite opposition from several residents.
Church of England bishop comes out as gay
The Bishop of Grantham became the first Anglican bishop to declare publicly he is in a gay relationship..
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