Church
Synod on the Family: Pope Francis faces an impossible task in Rome
In the next three weeks Pope Francis must make some of the most difficult judgements of his 78 years.
103-year-old woman back in her Georgia church as pastor who expelled her leaves
A 103 year old woman who had been expelled from her church of 92 years, is reportedly back and allowed to attend service at Union Grove Baptist Church in Elberton, Georgia.
Pope opens synod; calls for welcoming Church but no gay marriage
Pope Francis on Sunday reaffirmed Catholic opposition to gay marriage as he opened a three-week gathering of bishops from around the world but said the Church had to show love and understanding towards all.
Kim Davis denies Vatican account of her meeting with Pope, says she was invited
Disturbed by statements coming from the Vatican, gay marriage nemesis Kim Davis would like to set the records straight that it was the Vatican that extended an "unsolicited invitation" for her to hold a "private meeting" with Pope Francis at the Vatican embassy in Washington D.C. last Sept. 24.
Vatican sacks priest after he comes out as gay
The Vatican dismissed a priest from his post in a Holy See office on Saturday after he told a newspaper he was gay and urged the Catholic Church to change its stance on homosexuality.
Gospel for Asia has Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability membership revoked
Gospel for Asia, the mission organisation founded by KP Youhannan, has had its Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability membership terminated after over a year of controversy.
Discovery of Martian water to help us learn more about God, says Vatican astronomer
The discovery of liquid and frozen water on Mars and the possibility of alien life existing on the Red Planet will help us learn more about God, Vatican's top astronomer said a few days after the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) revealed its latest earth-shaking findings.
Justin Welby: We are 'living in a time of tension and fear'
The way to counter extremism and the climate of "tension and fear" is through providing an "exciting and beautiful" alternative, according to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Pope Francis: We must not stay silent while refugees suffer
We are all complicit in the suffering of refugees if we stand by and remain silent, Pope Francis has said, in some of his strongest words on the crisis yet.
Coptic Christians remain in hiding from Muslim brotherhood
Coptic Christians in an Egyptian village have been under attack by Muslim neighbours since Sunday over a property row which first began in 2012, according to persecution charity International Christian Concern (ICC).
Crematorium crosses: Why I believe they should all go
Accrington council took down a five-foot high cross from the crematorium wall when the building was being refurbished and replaced it with a smaller portable one.
Underwater worship: Divers start work on Orthodox church, 20 metres deep
Construction of the world's first underwater Orthodox church has begun off the coast of Crimea.
Marco Rubio talks about his faith and its role in nation-building at 2015 Values Voter Summit
Sen. Marco Rubio talks about his faith in God and its role in nation building in his speech at the 2015 Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C.
Social media used in fulfilling the 'Great Commission' and delivering the gospel
Last Wednesday, a social media campaign entitled #goeverywhere2015 spearheaded by yesHeis called for Christians all over the world to participate in an online "Thunderclap," to deliver the message of the gospel everywhere.
Persecution in Pakistan: Four Christians at risk of extrajudicial killing
Four Pakistani Christians facing charges of blasphemy could be at risk of being killed extrajudicially, Fides news agency reports.
Bishop of London: The only division that matters is whether a church is dead or alive
The key to growth is whether a church is dead or alive, not whether it is is Anglican or not, Bishop of London Richard Chartres said yesterday.