Church

Maundy Thursday to Easter Day: How does the Church mark the 'Triduum'
Here's a graphic to guide you round some of the ways churches will mark the Easter Triduum...

Iraqi Priest: Christians, Yazidis and Muslims must unite against ISIS
The head of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq has called for Christians, Muslims and Yazidis to unite against the Islamic State.

Maundy Thursday: Queen gives out commemorative coins in ancient Christian tradition
The Queen moved the audience to tears as she handed out commemorative Maundy coins at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, in a tradition dating back to the 13th century.

Seattle Archdiocese pays out $9 million over priest sex abuse claims
The Seattle Archdiocese has agreed to pay $9 million to eight women who were allegedly abused by a former priest as children, according to reports on Wednesday.

'God's Not Dead 2' producer denies film is 'full of fake Christian persecution'
God's Not Dead 2's producer has denied accusations that the film is "full of fake Christian persecution", arguing that if it weren't true, people wouldn't be getting so offended by it.

We will not be 'cajoled' into accepting homosexuality, says African Archbishop
A leading conservative Archbishop has accused the worldwide Anglican leadership of trying to "cajole" orthodox churches into accepting homosexuality.

Lakewood Church suspends Israel Houghton after divorce announcement
Joel Olsteen's Lakewood Church has placed Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Israel Houghton on indefinite leave, after he announced his divorce and is now dating Adrienne Bailon.

The Last Supper: What can we learn from Jesus' final meal?
Jesus gave us a meal by which to remember Him. It's a meal which brings us together as one family of believers. A physical act in which we partake so that our bodies recognise the Good News â as well as our minds.

Pope Francis is more popular than world leaders, new poll reveals
Pope Francis is more popular than any political world leader, even among atheists, according to a new opinion poll.

Coral Ridge fires elder who knew about Tullian Tchividjian's affair
Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church announced on Sunday it had removed an elder who withheld information about Tullian Tchividjian's affair, the Christian Post has reported.

Church of God pastor who oversaw 26 churches murdered in Guatemala
A Church of God pastor who oversaw 26 churches and many mission of the Quiché Region has been murdered recently, according to news reports.

Where Jesus Christ once walked: Israel is amazing and eye-opening, visitors say
CBN News interviewed first-time tourists to Israel to find out whether Jesus' place of origin is still as holy as the Bible narrates, or if it has really turned into the violent nation that the media has been portraying it to be.

Pope Francis rebutted: 'Contraception's immorality is unchangeable and no pope can change this teaching'
Pope Francis said that compared to the dreaded Zika virus, the use of contraceptives is the lesser of two evils. A lot of Catholic theologians did not agree with his belief, and even said that the pope made a mistake in that regard.

Pastors asked to think before they post on social media
Lifeway founder Thom S. Rainer is cautioning pastors to step back for a moment and remember their role in church and wider society before following their impulses.

Man leaves 30,000-strong toy car collection to Minnesota church
When a churchgoer left all of his worldly possessions to the Celebration Church in Minnesota upon his passing, they were not prepared to find a giant car collection with it.

Greg Laurie on the tell-tale signs of a dying church
Pastor Greg Laurie of the Harvest Christian Fellowship Church knows a thing or two about keeping the ministry alive and in the hearts of the faithful. Still, there are times when even a strong faith and devotion can be overpowered by temptation and trial in a way that results in spiritual death.