Church
How Pope Francis swapped a career in medicine to 'heal souls' instead
The nephew of Pope Francis has revealed how the future pontiff he broke the news to his mother that he was not after all going to be a doctor, but wished instead to be a priest.
Defector reveals life in North Korea, 'the most dangerous place to be a Christian'
Christians in North Korea have been forced to worship God in secret as authorities tell people there is no God and order them to praise the state leaders instead, a woman who managed to escape the Communist country said.
Syria church growing as Christian leaders risk lives amid ISIS persecution â pastor
While Christians have been targeted for their faith in Syria, a pastor who now co-heads a church planting ministry said it is important to know that the Church is not losing the fight.
Christian pastor blames President Obama for 'perfect storm' of troubles facing US
For Christian pastor Larry Tomczak, United States President Barack Obama is guilty of wrecking America's moral fiber.
Does Bible forbid tattoos? Religion prof says 'no,' but warns: 'Think before you ink'
For religion professor Will Honeycutt of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, the Holy Bible does not forbid Christians from getting tattoos. In fact, he explained that the Holy Scriptures do not say anything about getting ink
Pope Francis to donate rare Bible to Library of Congress
The Pope is to present a rare illuminated modern edition of the Bible to the American people when he visits Capitol Hill to deliver his anticipated address to Congress next month.
Patrick Sookhdeo: Why the Barnabas Fund's founder should keep silence
Sookhdeo has been convicted of a sexual assault and of two charges of intimidating witnesses.
Christianity facing threat of being rendered illegal under Nepal's new constitution
Christians may soon be prohibited to participate in Church services and other religious activities in Nepal after the predominantly Hindu nation adopted a new constitution on Monday.
Ebola survivor Kent Brantly: 'My faith is part of who I am'
Dr Kent Brantly has written a book about his experiences, Called for Life.
Married for 75 years without a single fight: US Christian couple gets media's attention
An elderly couple who got married even before the Second World War say they have never fought with each other in their 75 years of marriage.
Snake-eating church is destroyed by angry mob
The case has spurred the South African Council of Churches to call for an investigation by the country's Human Rights Commission.
Marriage not for everyone: One of 3 untold truths about marriage, says youth minister
A young adult minister has warned that marriage is not for everyone, saying there are truths about marriage that the Church has not taught people about.
President Obama the Antichrist? Not really, but he's 'paving the way,' evangelists say
Is President Obama the Antichrist? Not exactly, according to Christian evangelists, but they believe the American leader is "paving the way" for the Antichrist.
Is the Bible funny? Seven comedy moments you might have missed
There's more humour in the Bible than you might think, says Mark Woods.
Hillsong NYC's gay couple say they have always been 'open and forthright' about relationship
Two young, gay musical theatre stars known as the "Broadway boyfriends" have defended their years of service with the Hillsong church community in New York.
70 years after Nagasaki, Pope Francis calls for ban on nuclear weapons
"With war one always loses," the Pope said. "The only way to win a war is never to wage it."