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UK churches insist they are 'open to all' after priest's murder
UK churches insist they remain "open to all" despite the death of a French Catholic priest while celebrating mass on Tuesday.
Inquiry into child sex abuse investigating 7,000 submissions relating to Anglican church
In a preliminary hearing today at the Royal Courts of Justice, Ben Emmerson QC updated Justice Goddard, who is chairing the inquiry which could last at least another five years. He said that 114 sources of information were being considered, along with case studies relating to church abuse, including in the Chichester Diocese.
French Bishops call for day of fasting in response to Jacques Hamel killing
The French Catholic Bishops have called for a day of fasting on Friday in response to the murder yesterday of the 86-year-old priest Jacques Hamel in Normandy
Baptist pastor says churches can help in drug users' rehabilitation, lauds action taken by U.S. Congress
A Baptist pastor said churches can help opioid abusers in the recovery as he welcomed a measure passed by U.S. Congress to address the problem.
Why Pope Francis may not be particularly welcome in Poland
Beneath the surface, there is a tension between this Pope and a country which has veered towards a hard-right approach to immigration and which still sees John Paul II as "the Pope"
Controversial evangelist, activist and bestselling 'Left Behind' author dies aged 90
LaHaye was a prominent figure in conservative evangelical circles for most of his life, and his views were rarely uncontroversial.
False god exposed: Former New Age blogger smashes deceptions of false religions after encountering Holy Spirit
"All the false god of this world has to offer is a pile of c**p disguised as pleasure for a season that leads to death in the end."
'Worship Wagon': This church on wheels brings hope and healing to the poor and the homeless
If people could not come to the church, the church will come to them to bring them the Good News.
'Left Behind' author Tim LaHaye dies of a stroke at the age of 90
The evangelist and author best known for the "Left Behind' series Tim LaHaye has passed away at the age of 90.
What will Pope Francis do in Poland for World Youth Day?
Here is the pontiff's full itinerary for World Youth Day 2016 celebrations from 27-31 July.
New Bishop of Tewkesbury announced
The new Bishop of Tewkesbury has been announced as the Venerable Robert Springett, current Archdeacon of Cheltenham.
Nigeria: 9-year-old rescued after being starved, chained by pastor father
A pastor in Nigeria who chained up and starved his nine-year-old son has been arrested after the boy was rescued in a police raid.
Church of England priest quits to marry gay partner
A gay Church of England priest has quit in order to marry his long-term male partner.
Philippine Catholic Church now a 'church in the wilderness': It's mocked, derided and ignored, says archbishop
The Roman Catholic Churchâthe world's largest Christian church with over 1.27 billion membersâis now the "church in the wilderness" in the Philippines, the third biggest Catholic nation in the world with some 84 million Catholics, next only to Brazil (125 million) and Mexico (98.8 million).
Mary Magdalene has 'power greater than the Gospels tell, greater than the Church,' says author of new book
She's been called many names: apostle to the apostles, a sinner turned saint, feminist icon, Jesus' disciple and Jesus' wife.
Ministry transforms abandoned Missouri hospital into housing facility for the poor
A Kansas-based ministry is helping working poor families to transition from motels into their permanent homes by providing them rent-free housing.