Church

Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide charged over failing to report child sex abuse
Archbishop Philip Wilson is thought to be the most senior Catholic Official to face this charge.

Former atheist proclaims healing power of God
Bestselling author and atheist turned Christian Lee Strobel is sharing his own experience of God's healing power in his new book, entitled A Case for Grace, in which he explores the lives of Christians whose lives were transformed by God.

Contractor agrees to stop building abortion facility if pastor coughs up $20K
The contractor of a $4.2 million Planned Parenthood facility is willing to tear up the contract if a New Orleans area pastor pays him $20,000.

Pope Francis declares year of jubilee
Pope Francis declared a jubilee year on Friday, the second anniversary of his election.

San Franciso's largest evangelical church welcomes non-celibate gay people as members
San Francisco's largest evangelical church is opening up its membership to LGBT people.

Billy Graham's Rapid Response Team rushed to scene after Ferguson police shootings
The Rapid Response Team chaplains are trained to help people cope with everything from tornadoes to mass shootings.

Philippine bishops pushing for resignation of President Aquino
Bishops' call for resignation not dampened by Archbishop's lack of support

The Christians who are defying ISIS
Author Johnnie Moore says that despite terrible persecution, Christians are remaining faithful.

Pope Francis: I don't think I'll be Pope for long
The Pope is expecting his pontificate to be brief, perhaps just four or five years, he has revealed.

Hillsong's Brian Houston will interview Mark Driscoll at summer conference
The former pastor of Mars Hill Church will talk about the lessons he has learned from the last year.

Creflo Dollar launches appeal to buy $65 million private plane for evangelism
American televangelist and leader of World Changers International Church Creflo Dollar is looking for supporters to help upgrade his plane.

Two years of Pope Francis: How The Great Reformer has shaken up the Church
Today marks the second anniversary of Pope Francis' election. What's the record so far?

Former Mormon John Dehlin appeals excommunication
Popular blogger John Dehlin appealed his excommunication from the Mormon Church on Tuesday, saying the ruling was incorrect.

Florida church loses tax-exempt status after hosting naked paint parties
A Florida church lost its tax-exempt status this week after officials found out it was hosting nude parties and other events unbecoming of a religious institution.

Leading liberal vicar defends right to hold Muslim prayer services
A leading liberal clergyman in London has defended his right to offer services of thanksgiving after gay weddings and to hold a full Muslim prayer service in his church.

Arizona church says infants should be smacked with cardboard, former staff members allege
Faith Christian Church has been described as a "cult" and is under investigation.