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Pope Francis canonises two Palestinian women
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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.

Former Bishop of Gloucester cleared to return to ministry after Church inquiry
Former Bishop of Gloucester cleared to return to ministry after Church inquiry

Rt Rev Michael Perham is to resume his ministry in retirement after being cleared of all allegations of indecent assault.

Why Pope Francis is welcoming a maverick Marxist theologian
Why Pope Francis is welcoming a maverick Marxist theologian

Peruvian theologian Gustavo Gutiérrez, 86, will address the General Assembly of the Roman Catholic humanitarian charity Caritas in Rome this week.

Losing faith in America: Study shows decline in religion, rise in atheism
Losing faith in America: Study shows decline in religion, rise in atheism

Christianity in America is declining and the country is becoming more secular, according to a new report from the respected Pew Research Center.

Sadie Robertson and Lecrae help more than 900 students decide for Christ
Sadie Robertson and Lecrae help more than 900 students decide for Christ

A RUSH Ministries event for unchurched students saw hundreds of conversions.