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A new dawn: Catholics and Protestants have a shocking amount in common, new Pew research finds
Protestants and Catholics across the West now agree on so much â including the route to salvation being both faith and works â that Christians of past centuries would be shocked, according to a new Pew survey marking the Reformation's 500th anniversary.
Houston floods show that churches should act first, ask questions later
If Christians throughout history had adopted the 'well, we weren't asked so we didn't do' approach, so much of the most influential Christian social action would never have happened. The Good Samaritan didn't ask permission before embarking on his action, and neither should we.
'We are all made in the image of God': Church leaders join forces to denounce Nashville Statement
Hundreds of church leaders have joined forces to denounce an evangelical manifesto that condemns same-sex marriage, promoting instead a message of inclusion in the name of the Christian faith.
Pope Francis to world leaders: 'listen to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor'
Pope Francis has called for world leaders to 'listen to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor', ahead of tomorrow's World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which will feature a joint statement with Orthodox Church leader Patriarch Bartholomew I.
US Episcopal Church head appeals for Hurricane Harvey relief effort
The Rev Michael Curry, the presiding Bishop and Primate of the US Episcopal Church has appealed for support for the relief efforts currently underway in Houston, Texas following the unprecedented destruction caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Christians in North Korea face 'systematic, widespread, and gross human rights violations', says US state department
A damning report by the US state department has condemned North Korea's record on religious freedom, accusing the country of 'systematic, widespread, and gross human rights violations'.
Back to school, but not for all: How this boy is coping with Ethiopia's hunger crisis, with help from World Vision
World Vision is responding to the hunger crisis in this part of Ethiopia, along with similar crises in Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan. More than 1.4 million children are out of school due to the hunger crisis across the Horn of Africa.
Cleveland Cavaliers want more compensation in IrvingâThomas deal
The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking include more compensation in their deal with the Boston Celtics
iOS 11 features to be released alongside new iPhone models this September
September is an auspicious month for Apple users, as each year, new models of iPhones, iPads, and other iPhone gadgets are revealed to the public. Apple's own operating system, the iOS, usually gets a new version each year as well, and this year is no exception.
'Ark:Survival Evolved' now available
To further hype the crowd about the game's upcoming release, an official launch trailer was unveiled by Studio Wildcard offering a glimpse of what players are going to delve into the game's full access version.
'Assassin's Creed Origins,' 'Final Fantasy XV' collaboration announced at Gamescom
Two of the most famous video games in the world, the "Assassin's Creed" and "Final Fantasy XV," are going to collaborate and appear in each franchise's gaming universe, making it a first time in gaming history.
Hurricane Harvey and the Twitter mob: Why the hate for pastor Joel Osteen?
There's a fine line between calling out injustice and just being judgmental. Mass tragedy probably shouldn't have us at each other's throats. So what's going on with the hate for Joel Osteen?
Hajj 2017: Ten things you need to know as two million pilgrims flock to Mecca
Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage, begins August 30 with two million Muslims arriving in the holy city of Mecca.
Nashville Statement: Evangelical heavyweights sign major new manifesto on sexuality
More than 150 senior evangelical leaders have released a landmark manifesto declaring their robust conviction that marriage is betweeon one man and one woman.
Joel Osteen opens Houston megachurch as shelter for Hurricane Harvey victims following online outrage
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and the ongoing flooding in Houston, Texas, Joel Osteen has officially opened his megachurch as a refuge for the thousands who are now homeless. It comes after the pastor faced a barrage of criticism online when it was implied that the prosperous Osteen was withholding shelter from the needy in a time of crisis.
After 95 days of fighting with Christians caught in the crossfire, Philippines troops retake Cathedral in Marawi
Government forces in the Philippines have finally cleared and retaken a Catholic church in the centre of the predominantly Muslim city of Marawi after 95 days of fighting there, according to The Philippine Star.