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Franklin Graham warns: No forgiveness in hell for those guilty of breaking God\'s laws
Franklin Graham warns: No forgiveness in hell for those guilty of breaking God's laws

Reverend Franklin Graham is using Oscar Pistorius' murder trial as a reminder about the grave consequences of sin, and even though people might get lucky and have second chances in this lifetime, the same cannot be said when people face God in eternity.

Calais crisis: UK and France set to agree strategy today
Calais crisis: UK and France set to agree strategy today

A strategy to tackle the migrant crisis in Calais is set to be agreed by the UK and France today.

Philadelphia archdiocese cancels LGBT program ahead of pope visit
Philadelphia archdiocese cancels LGBT program ahead of pope visit

The Philadelphia Archdiocese has ordered a local parish hosting events for gay and transgender Catholics during Pope Francis' US tour next month to cancel the program, organizers said on Tuesday.

More educated people in China embracing Christianity to find true meaning of life
More educated people in China embracing Christianity to find true meaning of life

Two academics believe that more Chinese intellectuals are becoming Christians because Christianity fits in very well with modern scientific technology.

Islamic State militants behead 82-year-old archaeologist in Palmyra
Islamic State militants behead 82-year-old archaeologist in Palmyra

Islamic State (IS) militants beheaded an antiquities scholar in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra and hung his body on a column in a main square of the historic site, Syria's antiquities chief said on Tuesday.

Chaplains provide spiritual care online for  Christians with serious health problems
Chaplains provide spiritual care online for Christians with serious health problems

Reliable chaplains of diverse affiliations work for websites offering free counseling through Skype or by phone.

\'Only God can take life\': Bishops welcome US court ruling against assisted suicide
'Only God can take life': Bishops welcome US court ruling against assisted suicide

Standing firm on their belief that only God has the power over life and death, Catholic bishops from New Mexico welcomed a Court of Appeals ruling striking down a decision of a lower court which considered assisted suicide as a constitutional right.

Pastor Saeed Abedini abused by jail guards, fellow inmates in Iran, says rights agency
Pastor Saeed Abedini abused by jail guards, fellow inmates in Iran, says rights agency

After the Obama Administration finalized its historic nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pastor Saeed Abedini, an imprisoned United States citizen in Iran has become other prisoners' main target of abuse, and he has become the sole target of prison guards' raids in prison.

Pro-gay movement out to destroy marriage and criminalise Christianity, says author
Pro-gay movement out to destroy marriage and criminalise Christianity, says author

The problem now that same-sex marriage has been legalized in the United States is that the institution of marriage will soon become moot and meaningless.

Black churches still drawing huge flocks despite decline in US Christian population
Black churches still drawing huge flocks despite decline in US Christian population

Even though America has seen a decline in the number of Christians, the same cannot be said of African-Americans, who have consistently maintained their faith and only seen improvements as far as church attendance is concerned.

Why do some pastors caught cheating kill selves? Tullian Tchividjian says he knows
Why do some pastors caught cheating kill selves? Tullian Tchividjian says he knows

There are several cases in the past wherein church leaders who were caught committing adultery killed themselves after being busted, and now Billy Graham's own grandson Tullian Tchividjian, who earlier confessed to having an affair while serving the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church finally understands what drives these pastors to suicide.

Danny Lotz, Billy Graham\'s son-in-law, dies days after being found in pool
Danny Lotz, Billy Graham's son-in-law, dies days after being found in pool

Anne Graham Lotz posted to Facebook Wednesday that her husband has "moved to our Father's House."

Widow of missionary stabbed to death in Maryland tells of her broken dream
Widow of missionary stabbed to death in Maryland tells of her broken dream

The wife of a missionary to Maryland stabbed to death last month has spoken out for the first time.

Tim Tebow leads Eagles to victory in his first NFL game after two-year absence
Tim Tebow leads Eagles to victory in his first NFL game after two-year absence

Christian football star Tim Tebow is back playing the sport he loves for the Philadelphia Eagles, and even after two years of being missing in the football field, he helped his team score a victory over the Indianapolis Colts with a score of 36-10 in Sunday's pre-season game.

Liquid assets: How the \'drinkable book\' could save lives
Liquid assets: How the 'drinkable book' could save lives

Scientists in America have developed an innovative new system which they say could transform access to clean water.

Chinese Catholics first on the scene in Tianjin relief effort
Chinese Catholics first on the scene in Tianjin relief effort

Catholic volunteers were among the first to respond to the explosions in Tianjin last week.