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Archbishop of Canterbury: Journalists are 'indispensable' to modern Britain
The archbishop of Canterbury has said 'there is nothing more important' than a free press holding people to account.
Bill Hybels resigns from Willow Creek after misconduct allegations
Willow Creek founder Bill Hybels has stepped down from his position following allegations of inappropriate behaviour with women over several decades.
Vietnam hands down lengthy prison sentences to Christan human rights lawyer and five activists
A Christian human rights lawyer and five pro-Democracy activists received lengthy prison sentences in Vietnam for alleged activities against the state.
Quebec bishops considering ordination of married men into priesthood
Catholic priests have to maintain a vow of celibacy hence they are not permitted to marry.
Majority of pastors say church members are rarely punished for misconduct
A majority of pastors in the U.S. have said that they have never heard of a case when a church member was disciplined for misconduct, a new survey has found.
Greek Orthodox Christians celebrate Easter by burning Judas effigy
Orthodox Christians in Greece's Peloponnese peninsula celebrated Easter Sunday by taking an effigy of Judas and setting it on fire.
5 Common misconceptions about Christianity
From the outside looking in, it is really hard to understand what being a Christian is all about. This religion and belief aren't just something you can understand through reading books; Christianity is a way of life. Do you want to know what the common misconceptions about Christianity are?
5 Ways to introduce God to your children
It's always ideal to start kids young, especially if you want them to develop a good habit. The same holds true when introducing God to your kids. To help you out, here are five ways on how you can introduce God to your children.
5 Companies whose owners instill Christian values in their businesses
You may be surprised to know that there are Christian business owners who still instill Christian values in their business. Here are five of these companies.
New York church encourages members to carry firearms as pastor declares, 'We are not a gun-free zone'
Pastor Ron Russell of the Lighthouse Mexico Church Of God said it's his responsibility to protect the members of his church.
Occam's Razor: The Christian philosopher who made things simple
Today is the Anglican feast day of William of Ockham, a medieval theologian famous for the 'razor' that also bears his name. Who was he and what did he teach?
'We do God, we just don't talk about it': Peter Stanford on bringing faith back to the fore
'One of my favourite figures is that one in six atheists believe in angels...none of it is as clear cut as people think. Faith is still a powerful force in people's lives.'
India's faith leaders unite to condemn hateful nationalism and religious discrimination
Faith leaders representing the six main religions in India have united in a joint statement condemning hateful political division, state coercion of individuals and violent discrimination against faith groups.
Another Catholic priest killed in DRC after kidnapped priest released
A Catholic priest has been killed by armed men in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the third killing of a priest in the DRC's North Kivu province. It comes as a kidnapped Congolese priest has been released from captivity.
US Protestants now more likely than Catholics to go to church weekly
Less than one in four American Catholics attend Mass weekly, a new poll has suggested, meaning Protestants are more reliable in their church attendance.
Too many Christians scoff at prosperity gospel while embracing 'pampered gospel,' warns Beth Moore
Evangelist Beth Moore has lamented that while some Christians in America have managed to avoid the "prosperity gospel," many are adhering to a "pampered gospel," which she says are making them afraid of listening to critics.