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Vatican unites science and faith in cosmology conference celebrating the Big Bang and beyond
The Vatican is gathering the world's top scientists and cosmologists in an effort to better understand the mysteries of the universe. The move may surprise some who have traditionally seen the Church and science at odds.
No parole for Heather Cook, bishop who killed cyclist while driving drunk
The former Episcopal Church bishop who ran over and killed a cyclist in 2014 when she was drunk has been denied parole by the Maryland Parole Commission.
Most US Christians don't have a 'biblical worldview', research claims
In a study conducted with Summit Ministries, Barna found 'strong agreement with ideas unique to nonbiblical worldviews among practising Christians'.
Afghan Christian mother killed in Germany, investigated as religiously motivated attack
A Christian Afghan mother was stabbed and killed just over a week ago in Bayern, Germany. Police are investigating a 'religious motivation' for the attack.
Indonesia's jailing of the Christian governor of Jakarta will embolden extremists
Indonesia's highest profile Christian politician is tonight in a prison cell, sentenced to two years for blasphemy, and the country's reputation for pluralism and religious tolerance is in peril.
'Evangelicalism' is toxic. It's time to kill off the brand
Today, the broad and generous evangelicalism that saw the foundation of the Evangelical Alliance in 1846 across denominational lines, when such collaboration was far less common, is struggling for air.
Christians are putting their money where their morals are on climate change
The Trump administration's attempts to gut climate regulation have pushed climate change back to the top of the news agenda.
Irish police drop prosecution of Stephen Fry for blasphemy over 'God is a maniac' comments
Irish police have ceased an investigation against Stephen Fry for committing blasphemy when he said 'God is a maniac' on Irish TV, after only one viewer had made a complaint.
Pope Francis dances with Hasidic Jews at the Vatican
Pope Francis danced with a group of Hasidic Jews on Monday as he hosted a delegation at the Vatican.
Trump under fire after sacking FBI director James Comey, White House denies political motivation
The Republican president said he fired Comey, the top US law enforcement official, over his handling of an election-year email scandal involving then-Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
Christians in North Sudan forced to stand and watch as church destroyed
Sudanese Christians were forced to stand and watch as their church was demolished despite government promises to stop targeting Christians.
'American Horror Story' season 7 news, spoilers: Showrunner reveals season 7 monster
When the hit horror anthology series "American Horror Story" returns with an all-new season, viewers can expect to be spooked by a new monster. In season 7, the terrifying creature will have a political connotation.
'Halo 6' news: response to 'Halo 5' disappoints 343 Industries, promises improvements next time
Many fans clamored with the apparent lack of MCPON John-117 in the previous "Halo" installment. 343 Industries' Kiki Wolfkill reflects on the feedback they received and interview reveals what to expect for the upcoming "Halo 6."
Archbishop of Canterbury sees rare 'moment of opportunity' for Middle East peace amid meetings with leaders
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that a rare 'moment of opportunity' in the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict could be within reach after speaking to the political leaders of both sides on a trip to the Holy Land.
Martyred for their faith throughout the ages, Coptic Christians continue to die for Christ today
Coptic Pope Tawadros II on the faith of his land that endures, and on how most Egyptians are actually against the rising persecution of Christians
Church of England issues warning against conservative minister consecrated as rebel bishop
A rebel minister consecrated a bishop in a breakaway move could face consequences, as the Church of England insisted no permission had been given.