Church
Over 300,000 hold Rome rally to oppose expanded rights for gay couples, gender theory in schools
Hundreds of thousands have gathered for a pro-family demonstration in Rome against a measure that would broaden the rights of those in same-sex unions and the introduction of gender ideology in Italian schools.
Tullian Tchividjian, Billy Graham's grandson, tweets 'I'm so so sorry' after affair
Billy Graham's grandson, Tullian Tchividjian, who has resigned this week as the pastor of a Florida megachurch after admitting an inappropriate relationship tweeted Wednesday that he was "so sorry."
Franklin Graham: Obama is 'leading America on sinful course'
Gay marriage is "Accepting wrong as right - accepting sin as something to be proud of."
Ex-Muslim Rifqa Bary who fled her family after Christian conversion: 'I don't live in fear because every day belongs to God'
Rifqa Bary came to international attention in 2009 when, as a teenager, she ran away from her family home in Ohio fearing that her father wanted to kill her because she had converted from Islam to Christianity.
Five Bible stories that are REALLY HARD to preach on
They all mean something, but what, exactly?
Ancient Gospel of Barnabas is a fake, says Coptic Pope
An ancient gospel seized from smugglers by Turkish authorities is worthless, according to Pope Tawadros II.
Justin Welby says capitalism is inherently selfish, calls for generosity
The Archbishop of Canterbury today calls on business and market leaders to be less self-serving.
Group seeks to protect UK churches from terror attacks, but critics say it's 'nonsensical' and 'ridiculous'
A group that sends aid to Christians living in Muslim territories is holding a training session that seeks to prepare UK churches in case of a terrorist attack amid the rising terror threat by the Islamic State.
Imam defends pastor who called Islam 'satanic', says he will go to jail with him
James McConnell should be able to describe Islam as Satanic if he wants, says Dr Muhammed Al-Husseini.
Buddhists and Catholics travel to the Vatican to talk about the 'mystery of life'
Representatives from the Buddhist and Catholic communities in the US are holding an interreligious dialogue this week near Rome.
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.