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Church secretary accused of spending $20,000 in church funds
A Florida church secretary was arrested Monday on charges that she spent over $20,000 of the church's money on personal purchases.
Justin Welby on evangelism: 'Prayer has to be our first priority'
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has written exclusively for Christian Today to launch a website designed to resource and equip Christians in evangelism.
Leaving for love: Portuguese priests quit ministry in favour of marriage
More than 400 practicing priests in Portugal have recently left their vocation in the Church, many because they want to get married.
What we talk about when we talk about evangelism
For some it's a passion, for others it's an embarrassment. But evangelism is essential, writes Archbishop Justin Welby, so we must call on the Holy Spirit to help us do it well
Church of England bans clergy from joining BNP
The Church of England has warned clergy they may be subject to disciplinary measures if they support or join the British National Party.
Pope Francis blasts cardinal's extravagant penthouse
Pope Francis is reportedly "furious" at the extravagant, four-storey penthouse that Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone is set to retire in at the Vatican.
Mass migration helping stem church decline in Britain
Mass migration and new forms of church have been significant in stemming church decline in Britain
Joel Osteen denies being a 'prosperity' preacher
Megapastor Joel Osteen has denied accusations that he believes in the prosperity gospel; a doctrine that teaches God offers financial blessing in return for large tithing and sure faith.
Why Christianity was never meant to be simple
Often we want our Christianity packaged up with definite answers and simple solutions. Krish Kandiah explains why the reality of faith is very different
Seven Bible verses you won't find on an inspirational Christian poster
If you want a change from 'Be still and know' over a picture of a sunset, try these...
Pastor John Donahue fired from The ROC megachurch after seven weeks
Virginia megachurch Richmond Outreach Center, known as The ROC, has fired Senior Pastor Joe Donahue just seven weeks after hiring him.
Cathedrals and cupcakes for visitors to York this summer
Visitors to York Minster and its grounds are in for a sweet treat over the summer with the arrival of a cupcake caravan.
Pope Francis says sex abuse is like 'a satanic Mass' ahead of meeting with victims
Pope Francis has announced that he is to meet victims of sexual abuse in the Vatican next month
Cardinal Vincent Nichols: Tolerance isn't enough for a good society
Cardinal Vincent Nichols speaks exclusively to Christian Today
Matt Redman, Rend Collective and Worship Central delight crowds at wettest Big Church Day Out yet
Worship event features Matt Redman, Rend Collective and Worship Central
Women Bishops vote should help the Church recover from its PR disaster
The fast-tracking of women bishops should help the Church's image, currently shot through with prejudice and misogyny