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'I am a bishop.' Lesbian Methodist bishop defiant in the wake of challenge to her election
A lesbian bishop in the United Methodist Church asserted her calling to the ministry after a council hearing to determined whether her election last summer was valid.
US megachurch restores Southern Baptist commitment after it suspended financial support following Russell Moore's Trump attacks
A US megachurch which said it would cease its $1m contributions to the Southern Baptist Convention after criticism of Donald Trump by Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore, has said it will now restore its financial support.
Can this gathering of Christian and Muslim leaders find a way to peace?
A major gathering of Christians and Muslims at Cairo's prestigious Al-Azhar University has heard passionate appeals for understanding and unity from delegates.
Dean of Salisbury June Osborne to be next Bishop of Llandaff
Dean of Salisbury June Osborne, who was the first woman to be appointed to a senior post in the Church of England, is to be the new Bishop of Llandaff in the Church in Wales.
IRS agents visit Texas office of TV evangelist Benny Hinn
The offices of televangelist Benny Hinn have been visited by agents from the US Inland Revenue Service and the Postal Service.
Church of England: Parents shouldn't take children out of Religious Education over Islam fears
The Church of England is warning that allowing children to be taken out of Religious Education lessons is dangerous. Derek Holloway, a spokesperson for the Church on religious education, says it's a risk because children will not be learning to 'live well together'.
White, churchgoing evangelicals still overwhelmingly back Trump, research confirms
White, regular-churchgoing evangelicals in the US overwhelming supported and continue to support Donald Trump, research has confirmed.
Presbytery of Scottish Free Church completes 'thorough investigation' into minister who committed suicide after alleged affairs
The presbytery of a Scottish Free Church minister who committed suicide after allegedly being accused of a string of extra-marital affairs, has said his actions were contrary to those expected of a Christian minister.
The lamp on a stand: How Jesus' words in Luke 8 are a warning to the internet age
Some of the saying of Jesus are surprisingly dark, when we try to read them with fresh eyes.
Southern Baptist seminary faculty spark outrage with 'rap' photo
'Grown adult men gathering together to take a picture and holding a gun no less. Stereotyping and being racist. It's disgusting.'
Asperging the asparagus: Why the Church of England is being mercilessly mocked for its latest service of blessing
As part of the British Asparagus Festival Worcester Cathedral has held a service of blessing for asparagus. And it has been the butt of asparagus jokes ever since.
Gay Church of England priest marries male model, 54 years younger than him
A ex-vicar married a Romanian male model 54 years younger than him on Tuesday in defiance of the Church of England's ban on same-sex marriage.
Catholic bishop retires early â at 71 â so he can go out and evangelise the world
An elderly Italian bishop has retired early in order to become an evangelist.
German evangelical church apologises for role in Namibian genocide
The German evangelical church has issued an apology for its role in Namibian genocide at the start of the 20th century.
Pope Francis gives TED talk calling for for 'tenderness' revolution
Pope Francis called on people to be humble and show 'tenderness' towards one another in yet another ground-breaking communications move, this time delivering the first ever papal 'TED' talk.
Pope Francis issues video message to Egyptians, saying the world needs 'peace, love and mercy'
Pope Francis has issued a video message to the people of Egypt ahead of his visit to the country later this week, saying that the war-torn world needs 'peace, love and mercy'.