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Oldest manuscript of Mark is nonetheless a disappointment
For over six years biblical scholars have been speculating about a New Testament manuscript which had only been seen by a handful of them and was rumoured to date to the 1st century.
All over for Paige Patterson at Southwestern after damning new revelations
Paige Patterson, the controversial former head of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has been stripped of the title 'president emeritus'
Hong Kong cardinal urges release of abducted underground Chinese bishop
Hong Kong's Cardinal Joseph Zen has implored the release of Cui Tai, an underground church bishop reportedly abducted by Chinese authorities in April.
Indian Christian murdered in 'honour killing'
An Indian Christian was beaten to death this week after marrying another Indian Christian of a higher caste.
Church of England insurer launches competition celebrating church volunteers
The Church of England's insurer, Ecclesiastical, has launched a national competition open to every Anglican church in the UK, to celebrate the work of church volunteers.
Pope Francis to Russian Orthodox: Catholics will not meddle in your affairs
Pope Francis has promised the Russian Orthodox Church that Catholics will not 'meddle' in its affairs, saying 'those who meddle, do not obey the Holy See' and adding he will 'never allow' an attitude of division between the Churches.
Christian man slays wife and in-laws after talking with pastor
A troubled Christian Tennessee father who was hospitalized after a suicide threat on Friday, fatally shot his wife, in-laws and then himself during a domestic dispute Monday shortly after he reached out to his pastor who was unable to have an extended talk with him about his troubles because he was on holiday with his family.
Baptist church removes statue of Jesus because it looks too 'Catholic'
Members of a Baptist church in Red Bank, South Carolina, have caused a stir for recently voting to remove a statue of Jesus from the front of their building because it appears too "Catholic in nature."
Pope Francis to honour Mafia-slain priest in Sicily
Pope Francis will later this year visit the neighbourhood and parish connected with a Sicilian priest killed by the Mafia in 1993, commemorating the 25th anniversary of the death of the 'First Martyr of the Mafia'.
Church accused of breaking canon law by ordering priests to report abuse heard in confession box
Priests are accusing the Anglican diocese of Canterbury of breaking church law by ordering clergy to report confessions of sex abuse.
Fulani herdsmen want to exterminate Christians says Nigerian bishop
Up to 100 Christians have died this year at the hands of nomadic herdsmen.
Are Christians bigots? Why the church in Western Europe needs a Starbucks moment
It's official, then: Christians in Europe are more likely to be anti-Muslim, anti-Jewish and anti-immigrant.
Church of England fends off sexuality debate as bishops work on new teaching document
The Church of England is holding off any proposed changes to its stance on gay marriage, allowing bishops to work on a major review of their teaching on sexuality.
Would Jesus use a private jet for evangelism? Jesse Duplantis thinks so
Televangelist Jesse Duplantis has said that God wants him to have a private jet worth $54 million, and that he is 'believing' for the money.
Most Brits back a burka ban, study finds
Most Brits back a ban on Muslim women covering their faces, a new survey has found.
Televangelist claims God told him he needs a $50m private jet
A televangelist has said that God told him he needs a fourth new jet, adding that if Jesus was on Earth today he would travel on a plane and not a donkey.