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Al Mohler condemns 'heresy' of racism, says Southern Baptists must repent of founders' sin
Leading Christian pastor and commentator Rev Al Mohler has condemned the "heresy" of racism and called on modern-day Southern Baptists to confront as well as repent of the racism of their founding fathers.
Synod on the Family will not be dominated by homosexuality, says Pope Francis
The contentious issue of homosexuality will not be allowed to dominate the Pope's forthcoming Synod on the Family in Rome this autumn, the Holy See has made clear.
Russell Moore says he's optimistic religious conservatives will win fight over same-sex marriage in long run
The religious right will prevail over same-sex marriage, not at the Supreme Court but in the long run, according to a public policy arm of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Donations flood Charleston, other black churches after deadly shooting
Days following the shooting of its pastor and eight parishioners in South Carolina last week, donations continue to flood not only in Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church but also other mainly African-American houses of worship in America.
John Sentamu calls for harmony as Church of England rows over sexuality escalate
The Archbishop of York has defended the right of Anglican clergy and laity to hold "varying" views on the contentious issue of homosexuality.
Jehovah's Witness sex abuse claim sounds warning note for Churches
Religious and other institutions are increasingly being held vicariously liable for historic sexual abuse.
Hillary Clinton hits Donald Trump's alleged racist remarks on Mexicans
A feud has started between Democrat presidential bet Hillary Clinton and Democratic candidate Donald Trump, with Clinton saying Trump's derogatory comments about Mexicans can incite racial hatred similar to what caused the recent fatal shootings at a historic black church in South Carolina.
Tullian's tragedy: How the megachurch business model is failing everyone, including pastors
Billy Graham's grandson Tullian Tchividjian resigned after an adulterous relationship.
Pope Francis blasts 'great powers' for failing to stop mass deaths in Europe
Pope Francis condemned the failure of what he referred to as "great powers of the world" to prevent the deaths of thousands when there was actually knowledge that Jews, Christians, homosexuals and others were being moved to camps where they met their deaths during the Second World War.
Scholars find baby hidden in coffin of mummified 17th-century bishop
Scholars are astonished to have found the body of a small baby beneath the feet of a mummified bishop who died in the 17th century.
Church of England supports gay clergy amid discrimination suit
After facing a discrimination lawsuit from the first priest to marry his same-sex partner, the Church of England has expressed its support for clergy, who are a relationship with those coming from the same gender.
Ailing 78-year-old Irish pastor ready to go to jail for calling Islam 'satanic'
An evangelical Christian preacher would rather go to prison than withdraw a statement as he faces a potential hate crime for calling Islam "satanic" during a sermon in his north Belfast Church last year.
Pope Francis asks evangelical denomination's forgiveness for centuries of persecution
The Waldensian Church suffered many centuries of brutal treatment.
Christian arms manufacturers are hypocrites, says Pope Francis
The Pope's comments in Turin reflect his long-standing hostility to the trade.
Rick Warren's prayer for Charleston: 'Love is the only thing that can overcome evil'
Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church, California, called all churches to pray for Charleston, South Carolina yesterday, after the shooting at Emanuel AME Church last Wednesday in which nine people were killed.
Tullian Tchividjian, Billy Graham's grandson, resigns as pastor after admitting affair
Tullian Tchividjian has resigned from Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Florida.