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Why focus on sin and repentance when God is a God of mercy and grace? F. Dean Hackett answers
Some people, especially the young, are still confused on why people had to confess their sins and repent when the Bible speaks of a loving God who always forgives them when they do wrong.
Pope Francis asks: When you give to the poor, do you look at them in the eyes?
In giving alms to the poor, do you look at them in the eyes? This question was raised by Pope Francis during his address to the monthly Jubilee of Mercy general audience at the Vatican on Saturday, the Catholic News Agency reports.
The top 5 reasons people like Pope Francis
He's one of the most popular public figures in the world. So what is it that people say they like about Pope Francis, and what can it teach us about leadership?
Faith leaders praise Welby's dignity and maturity
Faith leaders rallied around Justin Welby on Saturday after it emerged his real father was not Gavin Welby as he had always thought but Winston Churchill's private secretary, Sir Anthony Montague Browne.
Atheists' campaign for Christians to give up their faith worries Church of Denmark
A group of Danish atheists has gone beyond questioning the existence of God by launching a campaign to encourage the faithful to leave the Church of Denmark--a move that has worried leaders of the church.
Justin Welby: 'What has changed? Nothing!'
The archbishop of Canterbury's full statement in response to revelations about his biological father.
Justin Welby's mother responds to revelations about her affair
Jane Williams (Lady Williams of Elvel) has issued this statement after details of her liaison with Anthony Montague Brown
Archbishop of Canterbury discovers his real father was Sir Winston Churchill's private secretary
"This comes as a complete surprise," he said. But he also said it changed nothing. "I find who I am in Jesus Christ, not in genetics, and my identity in him never changes,"
Cardinal Burke calls Notre Dame award to pro-abortion, pro-same sex marriage U.S. Vice President Biden a 'great scandal'
American Cardinal Raymond Burke has scored the University of Notre Dame for honouring U.S. Vice President Joe Biden with the Laetare Medal "in recognition of outstanding service to the Church and society," saying the latter is pro-abortion and pro-same sex marriage, which violates Catholic teachings.
Gospel warms the hearts of Russians living in world's coldest city as missionaries plant churches
The Gospel is warming the hearts of the people in the remote Russian city of Yakutsk, considered as the coldest city on Earth.
Archbishop of Kenya hits out at Justin Welby over breakdown of 'godly order'
The Archbishop of Kenya has hit out at the Archbishop of Canterbury after delegates from the Anglican Church of Kenya defied his authority to attend an Anglican meeting in Zambia this week.
Amoris Laetitia: How the Pope's exhortation could shake up the Church
The Pope's long-anticipated exhortation following the two Synods on the family, Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of Love) has been published.
Craig Groeschel clears up some misconceptions around money, the Bible and what really is the root of all evil
The Life Church pastor wants Christians to be clear about something: money is not in itself the problem
Cardinal Nichols: Human trafficking is 'an evil crying out to heaven'
The head of the Catholic Church in the UK has called for an international effort to eliminate human trafficking and modern slavery by 2030, describing it as "an evil crying out to heaven".
Garissa one year on: Christians should expect persecution, pastor says
Christians must expect to face persecution, according to one Nigerian pastor reflecting on the Garissa attacks a year on.
Liberation and hope: 10 of the best Jürgen Moltmann quotes
One of the world's most prominent theologians is turning 90. Christian Today looks at 10 of his most profound sayings...