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Demonstrators plan Mark Driscoll protests at Sydney Hillsong Church
The controversial former Mars Hill pastor is due to speak there in the summer.
'Many women in Church have had an abortion but it's the last place they can talk about it'
Just because we don't talk about it, doesn't mean that abortion isn't something that affects Christian women.
Church of England investment bonanza boosts expansion hopes
The C of E's portfolio is now worth a record £6.7 billion, meaning plans to release an extra £100 million to pay for more clergy can be easily afforded.
Mark Driscoll gets standing ovation from Seattle church, but protesters picket service
Not everyone was glad to see the former Mars Hill pastor at Gold Creek Church.
Pope Francis canonises two Palestinian women
Pope Francis named two Palestinian women as saints on Sunday, in a ceremony in Saint Peter's Square just days after the Vatican formalized its de facto recognition of the State of Palestine.
Church of Scotland votes yes to ministers in civil partnerships
A landmark vote yesterday saw the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland vote in favour of the ordination of ministers in same-sex civil partnerships.
Irish bishops urge 'no' vote in gay marriage referendum
Four Irish bishops have simultaneously published statements this evening urging Catholics to vote "no" in Ireland's referendum on gay marriage.
Church of Scotland poised to make final vote on gay ordination
"We are all one family" the new Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland said today ahead of a final, historic vote on the ordination of ministers in same-sex civil partnerships.
Southern Baptists lift ban on missionaries speaking in tongues
New guidelines also relax rules on baptism and divorce.
Ireland's same-sex marriage referendum: What you need to know
A vote is set to take place in the Republic of Ireland next week, giving citizens the opportunity to decide if same-sex marriage should be legalised.
This new Bible tool could revolutionise scripture reading across the world
Tyndale House's STEP Bible has the potential to be a game-changer for students.
Three things we get wrong about the Ascension
Nervousness about its perceived difficulty shouldn't make preachers reluctant to engage with a profoundly important doctrine.
Somebody collected Christian tweets about the Nepal earthquake and it makes for awkward reading...
There are some who put #praying to good use, but too often the tweet is more about salving our conscience than entering into meaningful intercession for the broken-hearted.
Vatican to recognise Palestinian state in new treaty
The Vatican concluded its first treaty that formally recognises the State of Palestine, a move that gives legal weight to the Holy See's years-long recognition and that drew fast criticism from supporters of Israel.
Churches use AD:The Bible Continues in Bible study sessions
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's spinoff miniseries A.D: The Bible Continues may not be performing as well its predecessor in terms of ratings, but it has managed to make its own mark on the Christian community.
Obama and the Catholic Church: How Pope Francis has changed the conversation
President Obama praised the Pope's role in challenging society about caring for the poor, at a Poverty Summit in Washington yesterday.