Church
Over a million Filipinos display fervent faith in Christ once again in this year's procession of Black Nazarene
To many foreigners, the spectacle looks like idolatryâmore than a million Filipinos joining the annual procession of a centuries-old statue of a blackened Christ, believed to be miraculous, through the streets of Manila every January 9th. But the Philippine Catholic Church considers it a vibrant expression of the Filipinos' faith in God.
Wheaton students demonstrate for hijab-wearing professor as termination looms
Hawkins was attacked for her statement in a Facebook post that Muslims and Christians "worship the same God"
Do evangelicals love doctrine more than people?
Our beliefs and doctrines matter, but if we fail to love our neighbors, scripture itself indicts us.
Sin, corruption and Islam: Justin Welby on the threats facing the Anglican Communion
The Archbishop of Canterbury yesterday painted a stark and gloomy picture of a Church struggling to survive in the face of sin, corruption, Islam and an increasingy secular, anti-Christian culture in the West.
Nun who has dedicated life to helping lepers denied visa to stay in India
A 77-year-old Italian nun who has spent the last four decades caring for lepers in India has to fly home to Italy for good next month because India has refused to renew her visa.
Grave crosses desecrated in cemetery near Jerusalem
Six Catholic graves have been vandalised in an act of "desecration' in a cemetery at Beit Jimal near Jerusalem.
Bishops' Middle East tour highlights plight of Iraqi refugees
Bishops on a solidarity tour of the Middle East will highlight the suffering of Iraqi Christians today as they travel the region to raise awareness of "forgotten Christians".
Protests against Chile bishop accused of concealing paedophile priest
Protestors in Chile have demanded the resignation of a bishop accused of concealing sex abuse allegations against a priest.
The surprising surge of Christianity in the Middle East
As millions of Christians flee the Middle East and Christianity's original homeland becomes increasingly bereft of Christians, an odd anomaly is occurring.
Disgraced bishop was not charged with sex abuse to avoid embarrassing the Church, documents reveal
A former Anglican bishop and monk was given a caution for sex abuse and not charged to minimise embarrassment to Church, according to newly-released documents.
Irish priest criticises 'unjust and abusive' Church
The founder of Ireland's Association of Catholic Priests has said he has found it hard to maintain faith in the Church after being silenced four years ago.
Indonesia: Tents built to replace demolished churches to be torn down
Small blue tents built by Christians in Aceh to replace churches that were reduced to rubble last year are themselves to be torn down.
Justin Welby: Anglican split over homosexuality would be a failure but 'not a disaster'
Schism over homosexuality in the Anglican Communion would not be a disaster but it would certainly be a failure, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.
Pope Francis: People 'should not be defined only' by their sexuality
A book by Pope Francis to be published tomorrow reveals the depths of his commitment to God's mercy and his rejection of legalism.
Methodist minister comes out as gay during sermon. Here's why she's challenging the Church
Rev Cynthia Meyer announced to her congregation last Sunday that she is gay. Meet the woman who's challenging the United Methodist Church.
North Korea: Imprisoned Canadian pastor digs holes all day, sees no one
Hyeon Soo Lim, a South Korean-born Canadian who was the head pastor at one of Canada's largest churches, has been held by the North since February.