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German bishop calls for Islam to be taught in schools to prevent radicalisation
The head of the Protestant Church in Germany has called for Islam to be taught in state schools to prevent radicalisation of young muslims.
Does the Catholic Church have 2 popes? Controversy is revived as Benedict aide makes stunning remarks
A Vatican controversy was recently reignited when a long-time personal aide to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI suggested that the papacy has been redefined and that there are now two popes in the Roman Catholic Church.
Anglicans and Catholics unite...over Facebook Live
The heads of the Anglican and Catholic churches in the UK produced their first joint Facebook Live video on Friday afternoon.
Brazil: 'Largest Christian event in the world' sees tens of thousands march for Jesus
Tens of thousands of evangelical Christians took to the streets of Sao Paolo, Brazil, for "the largest Christian event in the world" yesterday.
20 million out-of-school Arab kids easy targets for recruitment by ISIS, Christian TV station warns
As many as 20 million Arab children are either out of school or are very much at risk of losing their schooling due to various reasons, according to Christian satellite television station SAT-7 which has a ministry in the Middle East and North Africa.
Youth pastors are too often 'crushed', says Christian awards programme
A Christian-run awards programme says that those called to minister to youth are often left feeling undervalued to the point of being "crushed".
Why you can't just love Jesus but hate the Church
It's a familiar phrase, and one that most of us have uttered in some form or other: "I like Jesus; the problem is the Church."
Vatican denies keeping 3rd Fatima secret, says Benedict XVI's findings on Marian apparitions were published in full
To erase any doubt on its transparency, the Vatican has issued a statement confirming that the complete document on the "Third Secret of Fatima" was published in 2000 during the time of Pope John Paul II.
God made two, not three genders - Pastor Robert Jeffress
Megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress reiterated his strong opposition to the controversial issue of transgender access to restrooms in a recent sermon.
Churches set aside issues to restore Tomb of Jesus in Jerusalem
The Church is embarking on a $3.4 million restoration project for the Tomb of Jesus Christ in the Church of Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, an iconic landmark on the site traditionally believed to be where Jesus Christ was crucified, died, and resurrected.
What pastors can learn from Donald Trump
The candidacy of business mogul Donald Trump has been a roller coaster ride not only for his campaign team but also for Christians in America and faith leaders have remained on opposite sides of the fence when it comes to pitching their support for the controversial Republican.
Church that nearly closed 20 years ago due to dwindling membership now a megachurch celebrating its 100th anniversary
Twenty years ago, the Whitewater Crossing Christian Church in Cleves, Ohio was on the brink of closing as membership declined and the church experienced a fast turnover of pastors.
John Webster dies at 60: Tribute to a leading theologian of his day
Steve Holmes remembers a giant of theology who has passed away at the age of 60
Conservative bloggers claim some passages in encyclical on family were ghost written
An adviser to Pope Francis from his home country of Argentina was a "ghostwriter" of some of the most important passages of his new document on the family, according to the influential Rome blogger Sandro Magister
More women than men are abandoning church
The number of women attending church is declining faster than the number of men, a new study shows.
Justin Welby and Vincent Nichols to co-host live Facebook chat
Archbishop Justin Welby will be joined with the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols for a livechat on Facebook.