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Biggest megachurches located not in U.S. but in Asia, Africa: More people embracing Jesus Christ worldwide
Biggest megachurches located not in U.S. but in Asia, Africa: More people embracing Jesus Christ worldwide

Leadership Network's Warren Bird, an expert when it comes to the subject of megachurches, however recently released a research showing how Christian churches with the largest attendance are not located in the United States, but in Asia and Africa.

Cardinal tagged as \'Antichrist\' says Islam is compatible with Germany\'s Constitution
Cardinal tagged as 'Antichrist' says Islam is compatible with Germany's Constitution

German Archbishop Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne is now being touted as the Antichrist because of his outspoken defence of Muslims.

Prayers for gay and lesbian couples criticised by evangelicals
Prayers for gay and lesbian couples criticised by evangelicals

Evangelical Christian leaders have criticised as "a source of deep disquiet" new plans for prayers for gay and lesbian couples.

Christian students sue North Carolina State University for requiring permit for religious speech
Christian students sue North Carolina State University for requiring permit for religious speech

An unprecedented ban in religious speech inside a public educational institution has prompted Grace Christian Life, a registered student group at university, to file a suit against school officials.

Distinct Mormon names: Expression of individuality or sign of cultural similarity?
Distinct Mormon names: Expression of individuality or sign of cultural similarity?

In an article on the Religion News website, Utah-based folklorist Jennifer Mannsfield discussed why Mormons choose to give out-of-the-ordinary names to their children.

Miracle in Chicago? Pilgrims flock to see Orthodox icon weeping drops of oil
Miracle in Chicago? Pilgrims flock to see Orthodox icon weeping drops of oil

Tiny drops of sweet-smelling oil have been trickling down an icon of John the Baptist at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago.

Politician slammed over \'more Muslims than Christians in Europe\' comments
Politician slammed over 'more Muslims than Christians in Europe' comments

Belgian Justice Minister Koen Geens told the EU Parliament the reason was not, "because there are too many Muslims" but because Christians practise their faith less.

Low pay, no savings and financial stress: The reality for evangelical pastors
Low pay, no savings and financial stress: The reality for evangelical pastors

Most evangelical pastors in America struggle to make ends meet but will not open up about their financial difficulties, according to a new survey.

Infallibility: Why a key Catholic doctrine is back on the table
Infallibility: Why a key Catholic doctrine is back on the table

In his latest venture, Pope Francis may be pushing even harder at the boundaries of acceptability.

Is the Antichrist on his way? Half of America\'s pastors think so
Is the Antichrist on his way? Half of America's pastors think so

Throughout history there have been various candidates, including Peter the Great, Napoleon, Hitler and Stalin.

Methodist church investigates pastor who conducted same-sex wedding
Methodist church investigates pastor who conducted same-sex wedding

A formal complaint has been filed against a Methodist minister who conducted a same-sex wedding in North Carolina on Saturday.

CofE issues Christian prayer for EU referendum
CofE issues Christian prayer for EU referendum

The Church of England has released a prayer for the EU referendum campaign that urges working for peace with "all the peoples of Europe".

Christian church website hacked by militant Islamist cyber terrorists
Christian church website hacked by militant Islamist cyber terrorists

Islamist terrorists have hacked a Christian church website with the statement: "We will conquer your Rome, break your crosses and enslave your women by the permission of Allah, the Exalted."

Christian author Jen Hatmaker calls for full inclusion of LGBT community in church
Christian author Jen Hatmaker calls for full inclusion of LGBT community in church

Bestselling Christian author Jen Hatmaker has called for Christians to welcome the LGBT community with open arms.

Pope Francis tells youth: Love is \'the only valid document identifying us as Christians\'
Pope Francis tells youth: Love is 'the only valid document identifying us as Christians'

Pope Francis told thousands of youth gathered in Rome that happiness is not a game app that they can download in their mobile phones.

India: Church vandalised and pastor and wife doused in petrol
India: Church vandalised and pastor and wife doused in petrol

A pastor and his wife have been doused in petrol during an attack on their church in India, Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports.