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Christians urged to welcome Syrian refugees as part of Christian mission
Parishes across Britain were urged to house Syrian refugees as part of Christian "mission" as the government's resettlement strategy gains momentum.
Pope Francis calls for Christian unity as ISIS continues 'devastating violence'
Pope Francis today lamented the "devastating outbreak of violence against Christians" in the Middle East, but said that Islamist violence is uniting the Church around the world.
'The Church has let people down.' Cardinal Pell child abuse testimony
Senior cleric Cardinal George Pell has admitted the Catholic Church was more concerned with protecting its own reputation than helping abuse victims.
Former Hillsong pastor pleads guilty to assaulting wife
Former Hillsong pastor Pasquale Mesiti has pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife on New Years Eve, more than a decade after being asked to step down from ministry at the megachurch following revelations of adultery.
Christian student expelled from university for quoting Bible on homosexuality
A married Christian student with four children has been expelled from his university because he wrote a post on Facebook opposing gay marriage.
Catholic ethics body: Zika virus outbreak does not justify 'intrinsically immoral' use of contraceptives
In an opinion article published on Life Site, the National Catholic Bioethics Center said the threat posed by the Zika virus infection, especially to pregnant mothers and their babies, still do not justify contraceptive use.
Religion and science can coexist, giving life greater meaning, Christian scientist says
The Christian microbiologist shared that a lot of issues currently being tackled by the scientific community, including technological advances, sustainability and resilience in the face of natural disasters, also have societal or moral components.
Philippine Catholic Church may re-evaluate contraceptive stance after Pope Francis says 'avoiding pregnancy not absolute evil'
Following Pope Francis' controversial and apparently spur-of-the-moment suggestion that there may be circumstances in which married couples can use contraception, the Philippine Catholic Church wasted little time in signifying its willingness to modify its stance on birth control.
Longtime black San Francisco church faces eviction amid gentrification
A long-standing and unconventional African American church in what was once the heart of San Francisco's thriving black population is just days from eviction.
We are 'better together' say Christians for EU
First there was Christians for Britain, a new movement launched by leading church and laymen to campaign for Brexit. Now a former Dean of Durham has launched the opposite, Christians for EU, with the slogan: "Yes to the EU".
Pope Francis slams fake Christians who do not practice what they preach and turn their backs on the needy
While Christianity is real, Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis warned that there are several fake Christians who treat the religion merely as an accessory instead of as an opportunity for service.
Should Christians let Muslims use their buildings?
A Church of Scotland minister has spoken of the backlash he suffered after he opened his church for Muslim Friday prayers after the local mosque was firebombed.
What do you say to someone who believes Christianity is just made up?
No thinking Christian is going to deny that religion in general â and the Christian religion, since that's what we're talking about â is the product of human imagination, thinking and effort.
Chinese pastor who fought cross removal sentenced to 14 years in prison
A Chinese pastor, who resisted cross removal, has been sentenced to 14 years in jail and his wife to 12 years, according to an official provincial newspaper.
Thailand should be ashamed of its treatment of Christian refugees
Thailand. Lovely place. Bangkok is buzzing, the beaches of Phuket are world-renowned holiday destinations, and there's history and culture by the bucket-load.
Church of England minister criticised in Savile case regrets not reporting him
A Canon in the Church of England criticised in the Jimmy Savile report released yesterday has said he is "really sorry" if his inaction caused further suffering.