Church

NYC pastor charged for stealing church money says he was underpaid
Rev. Daniel Iampaglia of Evangelical Rock Church claims that he stole money from the church offering baskets because he was being underpaid by the congregation.

Parades, presents and paddling: 10 amazing pictures showing how Epiphany is celebrated around the world
A snapshot of Epiphany celebrations from across the globe.

Pope Francis: The Church only shines when anchored in Christ
Pope Francis has warned the Catholic Church against deceiving itself that it is self-sufficient, instead emphasising the church's dependency on Christ.

The question at the centre of the Wheaton College row: Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
Professor Larycia Hawkins sparked a theological firestorm with her decision to wear a hijab during Advent.

Arizona churches offer refuge for Central Americans facing deportation
Churches across Arizona have united to provide sanctuary for migrants from central America facing deportation.

Vatican to lend ancient Christian relics to Canterbury Cathedral
The ancient relics of murdered archbishop Thomas Becket are to go on display in Canterbury this year, on loan from the Vatican.

Archbishop pleads for prayer as global Anglican leaders prepare to meet
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a plea for prayer as the leaders of his divided church prepare to meet in Canterbury next week in an attempt to avoid schism over gays.

Matt Redman, Darlene Zschech give new life to forgotten hymns by great evangelical writer
Forgotten works by one of the most prolific hymn writers of all time have been given a new lease of life after being recorded by some of today's top Christian writers and singers.

Garissa University reopens nine months after massacre, but Christian students too scared to attend
Garissa University has re-opened nine months after al-Shabaab killed 148 people on the campus in Northern Kenya.

Charlie Hebdo front cover disrespects all faiths, says Vatican Newspaper
The Vatican newspaper has condemned the French Satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo's latest front cover, which depicts God as an assassin, saying it disrespects all believers, of whatever faith.

Epiphany: Five things we can learn from the Journey of the Magi
Today is Epiphany, on which in Western churches of a liturgical persuasion the coming of the Wise Men to see Jesus is remembered.

Meet Allyson Robinson, the first openly transgender Baptist minister
Allyson Robinson, believed to be the first openly transgender Baptist minister in the US, speaks to Christian Today about faith, sexuality, and the future of the Church.
Rapper Jahaziel renounces Christian faith
The UK-based formerly-Christian rapper Jahaziel denounced his 20-year-strong Christian faith on social media just before Christmas.

Norwegian church shares gospel with refugees through Google Translate and Bibles
A Church in Norway gave refugees attending their services Bibles in both Arabic and Farsi after the Norwegian Bible Society donated them.

First Catholic service for centuries to be celebrated in chapel of King Henry VIII
The first Roman Catholic service for more than 450 years is to be celebrated in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace.

20,000 prisoners reached with evangelistic course in 12 months
An evangelism course for prisoners born out of an Anglican church in London has reached 20,000 inmates since its launch 12 months ago.