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Episcopal Church wins court victory in long-running battle with conservatives
The long-awaited and complicated ruling means the diocese will not be allowed to keep its $500million worth of Church property.
Dwight McKissic defends staying in Southern Baptist Convention after fellow black minister announces departure
The black pastor who introduced a resolution condemning the alt-right at the Southern Baptist Convention's (SBC) annual meeting in June has set out why, despite the denomination's initial failure to pass it, he is staying in the Southern Baptists.
At 96, Prince Philip bows out of public life
The Prince ended a royal career marked by occasional gaffes that landed him in hot water.
Hobby Lobby smuggling scandal: Israeli police arrest 5 antiquities dealers in Jerusalem
Israeli police arrested five antiquities dealers in Jerusalem over the weekend, seizing a range of artefacts including gold coins and ancient weapons as part of an international investigation into smuggled Iraqi items involving the evangelical-run crafts supply firm Hobby Lobby.
Influence, unprecedented access and an 'impact on policy': Are evangelicals tightening their grip on Trump's White House?
Richard Land, the predecessor to Russell Moore as head of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, confirmed liberals' worst fears this week when he said that the so-called religious right has gained 'unprecedented access' to the White House under Donald Trump's presidency, and is having an 'impact on policy'.
Vatican promotes 'tourism with a human touch' in seasonal message
A senior cardinal has marked the summer period by urging tourists to be mindful of other people and the environment around them, respecting the dignity of their surroundings and fellow individuals.
Rod Dreher hits out at Trump, says he 'can't save American Christianity'
Rod Dreher, the conservative commentator whose book The Benedict Option was a surprise best-seller, has hit out at evangelicals who support Donald Trump.
Christians protest as new report shows devastating impact of Trump's refugee policies
As a result of changes in US policy under Donald Trump's presidency, global refugee resettlement is now predicted to fall by 30-40 per cent in 2017 as compared to 2016.
3 reasons I'm not an atheist (and I'm still a Christian)
For more than 10 years I've been hosting a radio and podcast show called Unbelievable? that brings Christians and non-believers together to ask tough questions of each other.
A bizarre 'spider' artwork was placed on top of Ottawa Cathedral â and local Catholics aren't happy
A bizarre giant robotic spider perched on Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa, Canada has caused controversy among Catholics there, with the local archbishop expressing regret that critics have called the artwork 'sacrilegious' and 'demonic'.
Iranian Christian Maryam Zargaran is released from prison
Maryam Naghash Zargaran, 39, was arrested alongside Iranian-American pastor Saeed Abedini in January 2013 in connection with their work at an orphanage.
Is huge total solar eclipse on August 21 a sign of the end times? Christian theorist says 'sound the trumpet'
The giant 'Great American solar eclipse' will take place over the United States this month and for some Christians, it's a clear sign from God that the last days prophesied in the Bible are upon us.
Bible study in Donald Trump's Christian-friendly White House is a weekly event for the first time in a hundred years
Donald Trump has opened the doors of the White House wide open to Christian leaders since he became President and now a weekly Cabinet Bible study takes place with high level leaders like Mike Pence and Jeff Sessions.
'We are coming for you and your family:' Christian bridal store owners threatened with violence after refusing wedding dress for lesbian wedding
The owners of W.W. Bridal Boutique in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, have received verbal abuse and threats of violence to them and their loved ones, as well as store staff because of their refusal to serve a lesbian.
A gift from God: 7 Bible verses about rest
A change in the rhythm of our lives is good for us. We can, at times, relax and indulge ourselves a little without feeling guilty about it.
'An eye for an eye': What the Bible tells us about revenge
'An eye for an eye will make the whole world blind,' said Gandhi.