Church
What can we learn from Jesus' most baffling parable?
This parable, and other Bible passages that need a bit of work to interpret, give us the perfect chance to emulate the disciples.
Killing babies never a social good, should never be funded by taxpayers' money, Church official says
In a statement, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan described the advertisements advocating the killing of innocent babies--which appeared in publications like Politico, the Nation, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Philadelphia Inquirer--as "deceptive" and "extreme."
Why are young evangelicals seeking out traditional worship?
Across the US and the UK there is a movement of younger people from an evangelical background who are reconnecting with the heritage and tradition of the Church.
Cardinal denies attacking Muslims after warning of 'Islamic conquest of Europe'
The office of Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the Archbishop of Vienna, said in a statement that his homily on September 11 had been "misinterpreted on social media as an attack against Muslims and even as directed against the refugees".
City Harvest's Kong Hee appeals guilty verdict but may face extra jail time
City Harvest Church's pastor Kong Hee's eight-year prison sentence should be overturned, his lawyers claimed at an appeal court hearing yesterday.
The Great Biblical Bake Off: 5 Bible stories that give GBBO a run for its money
The Great British Bake-Off is all over the Bible. Surprised? Here are five Star Bakes found in Scripture.
Church of England sets up new body on sexuality
Church of England bishops have set up a new body to "take forward work on sexuality" which will be chaired by Graham James, the Bishop of Norwich.
Church attendance has risen since Fr Jacques Hamel's murder, says Archbishop
The number of people attending mass in the area where Father Jacques Hamel was murdered has increased since his death, said the Archbishop of Rouen.
Pope Francis: Church pastors must spend time with the poor
Pope Francis has spoken out against pastors who self-indulge and distance themselves from the sufferings of the poor, in his traditional midweek address in St Peter's square.
Next U.S. President urged to put persecuted Christians on agenda
As the United States presidential race heats up, the head of a Catholic organization is calling on the candidates to put people who are often neglected high up on their agenda: persecuted Christians in the Middle East.
Reflection: The mystery of Fr Jacques Hamel's final words
We are told that Fr Hamel died with these words on his lips: 'Go away Satan.' It is not clear what he meant. Journalists said it was directed at those who came at his throat with their knives. Or did those words point to a deeper struggle?
Retiring Archbishop of Wales delivers parting shot to conservatives: Bible can support gay marriage
The Archbishop of Wales has argued that taking the Bible seriously can lead to supporting same-sex relationships, as he defended his support of LGBT acceptance.
It isn't grim up north, it's glorious. Why don't more Christians realise it?
Some Christians in the South East slavishly follow the culture of the rest of society â they far too easily dismiss the North of England as "backward", "grim" or even "inferior".
Cardinal tipped to be pope warns of 'Islamic conquest of Europe'
A senior Austrian Cardinal who has been widely tipped in the media to be pope has warned of an "Islamic conquest of Europe" and said that the continent is in danger of "forfeiting" its Christian heritage.
Pope Francis: Stop texting and watching TV during mealtimes
Pope Francis has lamented the tendency to send text messages or watch TV during mealtimes with other people, resulting in "no encounter", during a homily yesterday at the chapel of the Santa Marta residence in the Vatican.
Evangelist recalls encounter with witch doctor â and how he became his partner in fighting spiritual darkness
Indeed, there is no power greater than the power of Christ.