News
Publication of Bill Hybels' books suspended after misconduct allegations
Two publishers have suspended publication of books by Christian author Bill Hybels, following allegations of misconduct against the US pastor.
Too much sugar while pregnant affects babies' intelligence and memory, study finds
Experts found more evidence of the adverse effects of sugar in babies and pregnant moms in this latest study.
Kendrick Lamar celebrates Pulitzer Prize win with a visit to the Vatican
The rap superstar won the prestigious award for his album "Damn," which had a religious theme.
Who is 'the fool' in Proverbs? 7 types of modern day folly
There's no character trait the Bible condemns more than folly. The fool â particularly a target in the book of Proverbs â is a pitiful creature, who deserves no respect and should he shunned for the harm he does.
New Bible board game takes children on a 'pilgrimage to paradise'
A new Bible-based board game challenges players knowledge of Scripture in a fun, challenging and even morally formative 'pilgrimage to paradise'. A sort of Christian 'snakes and ladders', is this the game your kids (or you) have been waiting for?
Prayers for Toronto victims pour in after van plows down dozens, killing 10; 'God will use evil for good,' bishop says
The world watched in horror this week as a man plowed his van into dozens of pedestrians in Toronto on Monday 23 April, injuring 15 and killing 10. Since then, prayers have been pouring in from across the world, and one bishop has described what happened as a wake up call.
Senior gay cleric Jeffrey John shortlisted to be bishop in Scottish Episcopal Church
A senior gay cleric has been shortlisted as a bishop for the eighth time.
Asia Bibi: Could this infamous blasphemy case finally be resolved?
Pakistan's most senior judge has said he will personally decide 'soon' the case of Asia Bibi, the Christian woman who is facing the death penalty for alleged 'blasphemy'.
Do we need to fear hell before we can love God?
There was another evangelical furore on Twitter yesterday about eternal damnation. Does God need hell to show how much he loves you?
Nigerian bishop weeps over deadly church attack: 'Why won't the government stop them?'
A Nigerian Catholic bishop has wept over the deaths of 19 people after gunmen opened fire on a Catholic church in Nigeria's middle belt on Tuesday, and demanded to know why the government is not putting an end to the attacks.
Barbara Bush testified her strong faith in Jesus shortly before her death
Former First Lady Barbara Bush, who passed away last week at the age of 92, attested to her faith in Jesus Christ when she spoke to family members during her final days.
Trump's travel ban at the Supreme Court: Opponents argue it's motivated by religious discrimination
With opponents of Donald Trump's travel ban arguing that it is motivated by religious discrimination, two key judges on the US supreme court signaled support for the controversial ban on several Muslim-majority countries yesterday.
Finding the line: When does a prayer request become gossip?
Christians aren't generally fuzzy on the concept of gossip. We know it's wrong; Paul talks about 'no corrupting talk' coming out of our mouths.
Religious freedoms deteriorating, US federal watchdog finds â but there are glimmers of hope
While many countries are increasingly denying religious freedoms, especially bad acts of religious persecution are more likely to draw global protest, a federal watchdog commission has reported.
Abuse victims can feel 'abandoned or punished by a god', IICSA interim abuse report says
Institutions like the Church are putting their reputations ahead of victims of child sexual abuse, an interim report published yesterday said.
Ancient manuscript shows Quran writers erased Coptic Christian text
A 8th-century manuscript has been found to show Coptic Christian writing erased and replaced by text from the Quran, Islam's holy text.