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Vatican rejects German bishops' proposal to allow Protestant spouses to receive Communion
The Vatican body, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has written a letter reportedly with the approval of Pope Francis to German bishops rejecting their proposal to allow some Protestant spouses to receive Communion, various Catholic news outlets reported.
Iceland's circumcision bill threatens 'regular persecution' of Jews and Muslims, Catholic Church says
The Catholic Church in Iceland has criticised developing legislation that would prohibit the religiously-motivated circumcision of children in the country, saying it would mean the 'regular persecution' of Icelandic Jews and Muslims.
How did Peter walk on water and what can we learn from it?
Peter, being a fisherman, knew that no man on earth can ever walk on water, let alone a rough sea
Why did Paul confront Peter and what can we learn from it?
As a Christ-follower, we must be prepared to confront people for the sin and error of their ways, no matter who they are. We must not shy away from standing up for Christ, even in the face of leaders in error. Christ is above all, and we must choose to obey Him, not man.
3 things to do when worry strikes you
Worry is a dangerous thing. Because of worry, many Christians are unable to pursue God's will and are unable to trust in Him for every day. As God's people, we should not worry.
'Go to the ant': 7 types of laziness for Christians to beware of
We are meant to be active, to work and to produce things. But we don't always realise when we're being lazy.
Rowan Williams and other Christian leaders launch campaign for tax justice
The former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams helped launch a new Christian campaign for tax justice in the House of Lords today.
Brutal rape of 8-year-old in India: It is time for the Church to speak, says bishop
Asifa Bano was, for several weeks after her death in early January, just another tragic victim of India's systemic rape problem, where more than 100 women are raped each day.
Third accuser comes forward with allegations against Paul Pressler
A third accuser has come forward to say he was solicited for sexual activity by former judge Paul Pressle.
Alfie Evans' dad meets Pope Francis as case referred back to Supreme Court
Alfie Evans' dad met Pope Francis this morning as he continued his campaign to take his son to the Vatican-run Bambino Gesu hospital in Rome.
Barbara Bush was not afraid to die because 'there is a great God'
Former First Lady Barbara Bush has passed away at the age of 92 at the family's Houston home on April 17. But the wife of former president George H. W. Bush (1989 to 1993) and the mother of ex-president George W. Bush (2001 to 2009) declared five years ago that she was not afraid to die because "there is a great God" waiting for her.
Russell Moore blasts US evangelicals more concerned with politics than 'good news of Jesus'
Leading Southern Baptist Russell Moore has said that US evangelicals are often more focused on the process of selecting presidential candidates than 'the good news of Jesus Christ' and called for the church to 'thrive on the margins'.
Ancient Egyptian papyrus is a Christian magical charm
A 1,500-year-old Egyptian papyrus is a magical charm used by early Christians, according to a researcher at Oxford University.
Hundreds attend funerals of 2 Christians shot dead in Quetta, Pakistan after church on Sunday
Hundreds of Christians in Quetta, Pakistan have attended the funeral of two of their number who were killed near a church on Sunday by four gunmen on motorcycles.
US religious freedom body slams 'false allegations' against Pastor Andrew Brunson
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (ISCIRF) has said it is 'disappointed' by the decision of a Turkish court on Monday to continue proceedings in the case of Pastor Andrew Brunson.
Tortured for her faith: Anne Askew, the Protestant martyr who loved Scripture
Her fearless proclamation of her faith â both spoken and written (soon published and widely distributed) led to the conversion of many.