Church
Pope Francis 'not afraid' of ISIS, won't wear bulletproof vest when he delivers Christmas Day message
The radical Islamic group ISIS might have terrified people from all across the globe, but the Roman Catholic pontiff Pope Francis is not one to shrink and cower in fear when faced with threats from the jihadists.
Despite Bible translators being killed and tortured in Muslim countries, Wycliffe continues spreading God's Word
An organization that helps people translate the word of God into their own languages disclosed that Bible translators have also been subjected to intense persecution in some parts of the world.
Pop-cultural appropriation: how the church is using Star Wars to spread the gospel
Star Wars. In the build up to the latest episode, The Force Awakens, the world has gone mad for the sci-fi epic. And so has the church.
Vatican watchdog calls for laundered money to be confiscated
A financial watchdog has praised the Vatican for improving its financial management.
Live ammo found in luggage of Philippines clergy, extortion suspected
The head of the Episcopal Church of the Philippines was the target of a suspected extortion attempt.
Jedis, Pastafarians and Zuists: How should Christians respond to the rise of DIY religion?
Start writing online about 'fake religions' and the time between posting the article and an atheist troll gleefully commenting that it's an oxymoron can be measured in milliseconds.
Repent of how Church has treated gay people, top Oxford cleric tells Archbishop
"The Church of England's stance on sexuality is deeply alienating and quite incomprehensible for most young people in the UK. It confirms their view of religion as being backward- looking and bigoted."
Charleston AME Church hosts historical cross-racial meeting
The Conference of National Black Churches is hosting its first interracial gathering of churches over the next three days in Charleston.
Thousands duped as pope's 'first selfie' proved a fake
Yesterday, the Pope broke the internet. The Vatican's unofficial instagram account posted what it claimed to be the first Papal selfie. It had more than 9,000 likes in a matter of hours.
'Policies of fear' will only feed extremist rhetoric, warns Catholic bishop
A top US Catholic archbishop has used his advent speech to reject Islamophobia, calling for a response of resolve and courage to acts of violence, resisting hatred and suspicion in response to the recent violence in America.
GM embryos: What do Christians think?
The Church of England is in hot water with conservative evangelicals after it hinted it may support the genetic modification of human embryos. Harry Farley takes a look at the ethical points to consider
'Our' Last Supper: New version of famous painting depicts homeless men
A new painting of the Last Supper has been unveiled in Glasgow, featuring thirteen men who regularly attend Glasgow City Mission.
Muslims and Christians unite under Christmas tree on site of Jesus' baptism
Jordan is celebrating the season of Christmas and the peaceful relations between Christians and Muslims in their country by lightin up a 12-metre tree at the site popularly believed to be the location of Jesus' baptism.
1,500 officers despatched to protect churches over Christmas in Indonesia
Indonesia are dispatching 1,500 police officers to protect churches from terror attacks over the Christmas and New Year period.
Emanuel AME pastor sues former church members over financial mismanagement claims
The acting pastor of Emanuel AME Church, where nine parishioners were shot dead in June, is suing 11 members of his former church, citing defamation of character.
Middle East peace impossible without Christians, says Baghdad patriarch
Patriarch Sako told Catholic News Service that there were growing tensions between Sunni and Shiite Muslims who "are killing each other".