News

Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox patriarch to hold historic meeting in Cuba

The meeting could be a historic step toward healing the 1,000-year-old rift between the Western and Eastern branches of Christianity.

Church stance on contraception under pressure in face of Zika virus

The Catholic church in Latin America is under growing pressure to relax its ban on artificial contraception as concerns grow over the impact of the Zika virus.

Chinese officials banned from religion even after retirement

Chinese officials are banned from religious activities even after they retire from service, state media said on Friday.

Church leaders gather in Birmingham Central Mosque to oppose Pegida march

Faith leaders are resisting the anti-Islamist group by drinking tea in Birmingham Mosque

Dracula inspired by Anglican priest from Devon

The original Count Dracula was inspired by a hymn-writing Church of England clergyman from Devon, according to new material unearthed by one of the world's leading Dracula scholars.

Were there giants in Genesis? Why the Nephilim continue to fascinate us

Genesis 6 mentions a mysterious group called the Nephilim. But what can we learn from our fascination with these creatures?

5 helpful Bible apps to have on your device

Technology has brought to us the beauty of God's Word in digital format, which can be put into our mobile gadgets and brought everywhere we go.

10 Bible verses on forgiveness

Forgiveness is one of life's greatest graces, one that we have received from a just and holy God even when we did not deserve it. How are we to extend grace to others?

7 discipleship mistakes to avoid in your small groups

In the same way small group discipleship can help build the church, it can also be harmful if not done the right way. Here are some small group mistakes that leaders should avoid.

When your pastor asks you to scrub toilets: A lesson on volunteerism

To serve for glory and the returns will never be satisfying and will only breed a sense of entitlement that neither honors God or brings blessing to the volunteers and the body of Christ.

4 misleading concepts on worship

God is calling and looking for true worship that would truly bring honour and glory to Him. So when we look at today's Christian's notions on worship, do we truly give God the worship He seeks and deserves?

Rebel forces struggle as Russia and Turkey trade accusations

A Syrian army source said Aleppo would soon be encircled by government forces with Russian air support.

Scientists in Germany move closer to tapping nuclear fusion for clean energy

In an event witnessed by no less than German Chancellor and PhD physicist Angela Merkel herself, researchers from the Max Planck Institute in Greifswald switched on an experimental nuclear fusion reactor formally known as the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator.