Church
Pressure mounts on Paige Patterson after more Southern Baptists call for him to go
Pressure is continuing to mount on Southern Baptist leader Paige Patterson after another leading figure in the denomination called on him to retire.
Leading German Cardinal hits out at crosses on public buildings
The leading Catholic cardinal in Germany has condemned a decision to hang crosses on all public buildings in the state of Bavaria.
Athanasius against the world: How the church clashed on the nature of Christ
Today marks the feast day of a Church father titanic in influence but perhaps unknown to many Christians today. Saint Athanasius of Alexandria faced down heresy and controversy in the earliest years of the church â decisively shaping orthodoxy as we know it today.
Christian groups in Nigeria hold protests over government's failure to stop killings
Christian groups in Nigeria held protests on Sunday to call out the federal government over its failure to put a stop to the violence committed by militants across the country.
Pastor forgives vandals who spray-painted apology on the church's walls
Vandals ruined the walls and the lower floor of the Woodside Community Church in Indiana but they did not steal valuable items.
Indian Dalit pastor found dead after filing complaint about stolen money
A pastor in India was found dead in the south-eastern state of Andhra Pradesh several days after he filed a complaint about an amount of money he believed was stolen from his bank account.
'Beyonce Mass' at San Francisco church attracts over 900 parishioners
Over 900 people turned up at the Grace Cathedral Church in San Francisco on Wednesday for the "Beyonce Mass," which reportedly featured some scriptural readings blended with music by the pop star.
What did the real Jesus look like? And what did he wear?
Everyone knows how to recognise Jesus. He is portrayed in art, film and literature in much the same way.
Southern Baptist leader Paige Patterson fights back after critics savage his advice to abused women
Senior Southern Baptist Paige Patterson is under fire for seeming to condone the abuse of women after an audio recording from 2000 resurfaced.
Pentecostal church's bank account frozen by Charity Commission amid 'serious regulatory concern'
The Charity Commission has frozen a bank account controlled by a south London church, the Croydon Tabernacle, after launching a statutory inquiry and finding 'cause for serious regulatory concern'.
Cardinal George Pell to be tried on sexual assault charges
Cardinal George Pell is to be tried on historical sexual assault charges, a court has ruled.
German Catholic bishops head to Vatican to discuss Protestant spouses taking communion
German Catholic bishops will discuss controversial plans to allow Protestants married to Catholics to take communion.
5 prayers to say at night for bedtime
Whether it was a good or bad day for you, you must always to thank God for all the blessings He has given you.
Quakers face once in a generation decision to change guidance on sexuality
Quakers are deciding whether to rewrite their 'faith and practice' guide to include more progressive approaches to sexuality.
Prayers to protect you from the devil when you feel under attack in your faith
We are always in defense mode every day. If you need help or are struggling, here are great prayers to ask God for protection, especially when the devil is targeting your faith.
Prayers to say at dinner and meal times with family and friends
When we have food on the table to feed our family and friends, that's a big blessing from the Lord.