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Wycliffe Associates translators only want to 're-double' their efforts after deadly terrorist attack
Wycliffe Associates, a ministry focused on Bible translation, is determined to re-double its efforts to accomplish its mission following the death of four of its Middle East translators in an attack by suspected Islamic radicals.
Why Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre is falling down
Work is to start on repairing the shrine at the heart of the complex, called the Aedicule, in which is supposedly located the tomb of Jesus.
Underground churches thriving in Iran despite persecution
Iran may have taken the 9th spot in the 2016 Watch List of most severe persecutors of Christians but this has not deterred thousands to become Christians and join underground house churches, despite being illegal in the country.
Vatileaks trial: Woman denies having sex with priest
A heavily-pregnant married woman on trial in Vatican City for allegedly leaking confidential documents has denied she had sex with a priest.
Scotland Church's influence declines as more Scottish people quit religion, survey shows
A recent survey published by Scottish Social Attitudes revealed that more and more residents of Scotland are saying they no longer have a religion, leading to the decline of the influence of the Church that once almost every aspect of life in the European country.
Vatican official opposes Synod plan for Church to integrate civilly divorced and remarried Catholics, warns of 'conflicts'
A top Vatican official has made known his opposition to the suggestion made at the Synod of bishops that civilly divorced and remarried Catholic may be allowed to become "more integrated" into the Church.
Southern Baptist leaders urge Christians to respond to refugees with love, not fear
Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention have urged Christians to love refugees, admonishing the American Church for responding to the refugee crisis from a place of fear, rather than faith.
Peter: The ordinary hero of the Christian faith
Peter gives us a role model we can relate to. He's a man who wore his heart on his sleeve and made many mistakes. Yet ultimately, he recognised Jesus for who he was and he persevered to the end in spreading the good news.
Christians threaten to protest after Nepal 'cancels Christmas'
Nepal has decided to remove Christmas from its calender in an effort to control the rising number of public holidays. Christians in Nepal are protesting the decision, however, calling for its immediate reinstatement.
Pastor's 'Heaven' pics land him in hot water with South African Commission over accusations of extortion
A South African pastor who recently claimed to have ascended to Heaven and taken pictures of the pearly gates is now in hot water after charging a fee to see the photos.
Parody video: 7 reasons men should not be pastors
"Some men are handsome, they could be too distracting for us on Sunday," was one reason given in the satirical video released yesterday entitled 7 Reasons Men Should Not be Pastors.
Archbishop of Wales apologises for 'gay prejudice' in the Church
The Archbishop of Wales has written a letter apologising "unreservedly" to gay couples for the "prejudice within the church".
CofE to receive millions of pounds from bank sell-off
The Church of England is in line to receive more than £60 million from a Royal Bank of Scotland sell-off of more than 300 branches.
Should James be in the Bible? Martin Luther didn't think so
Many people know Martin Luther's opinion of James and wonder whether James is really to be placed on the same level as the Gospels or Paul's letters.
Scotland's great Reformer: Who was John Knox?
A documentary about the Scottish reformer John Knox is up for a BAFTA Scotland New Talent Award next week.
Pope Francis blesses the eyes of 5-year-old girl losing her sight
Pope Francis has blessed the eyes of five-year-old Lizzy Myers, who is gradually losing her eyesight from a rare genetic disease.