Church
Pope Francis: 'There are more martyrs now than in the first centuries'
The Pope has pleaded once again for intervention to put an end to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East.
US church has change of heart over offering assault rifle as prize for bringing in new members
A church in the US has sparked incredulity by offering an assault rifle as a prize to whoever invites the most new people to its services this month.
Philippines church calls off road-block protest after talks with government
The Iglesia ni Cristo had called out 20,000 members to block a major road in the capital Manila.
Baptism: Six reasons why it's just easier to do babies
Baptist students at theological college are advised to practise beforehand in a local swimming pool.
Explainer: Is it true only Christians will be saved?
Explainer: Is it true only Christians will be saved?
Christian group occupies Philippine highway for second night
Thousands of members of a Christian group occupied a busy highway in Manila for a second night on Saturday, protesting against what they say is government intrusion in church affairs.
Vatican denies alleged papal endorsement of kids' book promoting homosexuality
Pope Francis does not support the children's book that promotes homosexual couples, the Vatican clarified on Friday after the media interpreted as papal endorsement a letter to the author of the controversial book sent by one of the Pope's staff members.
Is it ever okay to deny Christ?
How far should Christians go in order to save their lives?
Oregon priest goes missing after hidden camera allegations
Authorities in the Philippines are searching for a Catholic priest from Oregon who went missing while facing criminal charges for allegedly hiding a camera in a church bathroom.
Majority of US Catholics favour same-sex union; Pope Francis urged to clarify stance
A new study conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute which was released just this August revealed that majority of American Catholics are okay with same-sex marriage and even believe that Pope Francis has supported this as well.
Steve Chalke: A Conservative government provides the Church with huge opportunities, but we're not ready for it
Harry Farley met with Steve Chalke to hear about his new venture: Steve Chalke on Leadership.
Southern Baptist Convention cutting up to 800 jobs
The Southern Baptist Convention is to cut between 600 and 800 jobs from its international mission board, representing 15 per cent of the total.
Iraqi archbishop: 'I quarrel with God daily' over Islamic State crisis
An Iraqi archbishop has said his faith has been challenged by the ongoing crisis in Iraq.
Jozef Wesolowski: Former Vatican ambassador accused of child abuse found dead
A Catholic former archbishop accused of child sex offences was found dead on Friday, the Vatican said, a month after he was hospitalised on the eve of his trial.
Texas church responds to same-sex proposal with a standing ovation
A man who proposed to his boyfriend in front of their church received a standing ovation.
Evangelicals feel threatened by anti-terror policies
Four out of five evangelicals believe their ability to share their faith is being harmed by government policies to tackle extremism