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Geologist claims to have new findings on Jesus Christ's burial place
Geologist Aryeh Shimron is offering new findings that may finally shed light on the mystery of Jesus' tomb, and may link two past controversial findings.
First openly gay bishop elected by Anglican Church in Toronto
The Anglican Church in Canada has elected Rev. Canon Kevin Robertson, the first openly gay bishop in the diocese of Toronto.
CofE desperate for more young women and ethnic minorities to hear the call of God
The Church of England is reaching out to young women and black and ethnic minority Christians and pleading with them to consider becoming ordained priests.
Pope greets Archbishop Welby in Assisi for day of prayer for peace
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby was today among religious leaders alongside refugees to be greeted by Pope Francis in Assisi in a day of prayer for peace.
Translation wars: Why critics are turning on the English Standard version
Does it really matter which version of the Bible you use? Most pastors are just thankful if their congregations read it at all.
Fined for evangelism: How US missionary Don Ossewaarde is challenging Putin's regime
Don Ossewaarde's account of yesterday's hearing paints a picture of a law that's barely even understood by Russia's police and judiciary.
Canterbury Cathedral gets armed patrol as part of anti-terror drive
Armed police will now routinely patrol Canterbury Cathedral, one of the oldest Christian buildings in England and home cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, as part of an anti-terror drive in Kent.
Church officials lead thousands in marching for life in Berlin
Led by Church leaders, more than a 7,500 residents from Berlin, the capital city of Germany, took part last Saturday in the annual March For Life.
Millions of Christians to unite in prayer for revival
Millions of Christians across the church denominations will be urged to join the Archbishop of Canterbury's 'Thy Kingdom Come' prayer initiative ahead of Pentecost next year.
Atheist pastor Gretta Vosper fights for her ministry
A petition in support of atheist pastor Gretta Vosper, who was judged unsuitable for ministry by a United Church of Canada committe, has reached more than 1,000 signatures.
Archbishop of Canterbury joins Pope Francis for interfaith World Day of Prayer for Peace
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby is travelling to Assisi in Italy for a World Day of Prayer for Peace hosted by Pope Francis tomorrow and attended by Christian leaders and representatives of other religions.
Syria crisis an opportunity to spread Christianity, aid group says
Amid this bleak situation in Syria, Christian aid group Christian Aid Mission sees a silver lining. For the U.S.-based organisation, the current conflict in Syria is a good opportunity to share God's love to its people for them to discover the beauty of Jesus Christ's teachings.
Christian leaders to gather in Texas to pray for American families, U.S. as a nation
With so much changes confronting the U.S., American Christian leaders have decided to unite and gather together to pray for their nation next week in a solemn ecumenical assembly that will be called "The Gathering."
Author sees 'great opportunity' for church to reach out to Muslims, show them love of Jesus
Jesus is reaching out to Muslims and the Church should do the same, according to author and Pastor Tom Doyle, who has spent 11 years as a full-time missionary in the Middle East and Central Asia.
3 Christian converts charged with taking 'illegal' Communion wine, face flogging in Iran
For taking "illegal" Holy Communion wine, three Iranian Christian converts now face flogging as punishment.
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.