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Pope Francis Might Allow Married Catholic Priests, Says Top Theologian
A leading Catholic theologian has revealed that Pope Francis could soon relax the rules on priestly celibacy and allow Catholic priests to marry.
How Young Is Too Young to Go to Church? Billy Graham Answers
How old should children be before they are allowed to go to church? One woman wrote to world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham telling him that her own parents never took her to church until she was almost a teenager because they didn't think children could understand anything about God.
Pope Francis Condemns 'Atrocity' Of Church Child Abuse
Pope Francis has written to bishops around the world saying that they must subscribe to a policy of "zero tolerance" for clergy who sexually abuse children and described abuse as "a sin that shames us".
Do Not Blame Muslims For De-Christianisation Of Europe, Says Leading Cardinal
Cardinal Schönborn praises Donald Trump, attacks Brexit as 'unfortunate' and says Christians must not blame Muslims for wanting to Islamise Europe.
Churches That Are Interdependent And Independent
An introduction to the ministry of The Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches â a grouping of more than 550 churches across Great Britain.
Catholic Faith Declining in Brazil? Survey Shows Church Lost 9 Million Followers From 2014 to 2016
The towering Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro is apparently seeing a new picture of Brazil, one that may not bode well for the Roman Catholic Church.
UK's Largest Pentecostal Church Aims To Plant 100 More In 2017
The largest Pentecostal church in the UK is looking to open another 100 churches in 2017, according to the Guardian.
Charleston Church Shooting: Psychiatric Exam Ordered For Dylann Roof
A federal judge on Thursday ordered a psychiatric examination for Dylann Roof, days before he is to represent himself as prosecutors make the case that he should be executed for the June 2015 massacre at a Charleston, South Carolina, church.
Pastor John Piper Reveals 'Struggles' With His Wife and How Corporate Worship Saved Their Marriage
Before he admitted it, no one had any inkling that Pastor John Piperâone of the most influential pastors, authors, and theologians in Americaâhad a troubled married life.
New Year Will See Norway Church And State 'Divorce'
Norway's Lutheran Church and the state of Norway are to "divorce" on January 1 after nearly 500 years together.
How Paul Handled Conflict: What The Church Can Learn In Its Debate Over Sexuality
Was the Apostle Paul more like Rowan Williams or Steve Jobs? It depends on whom you ask.
Megachurch Pastor Andy Stanley Claims Christianity Doesn't Hinge on Birth of Jesus, Sparking Controversy
The most crucial element of the Christian faith is not the birth but the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That was the contention made by megachurch pastor Andy Stanley as he questioned the significance of the virgin birth, a statement that has been sparked a controversy in the Christian community.
Church Mistakenly Prints Expletive-Laced Tupac Lyrics in Booklets Distributed to Congregants
A Catholic church in Sri Lanka raised quite a lot of eyebrows after it displayed the lyrics of a song by rapper Tupac instead of the "Hail Mary" on a page in booklets distributed to the congregants last Dec. 11.
Perry Noble: I'm Not Going Back To NewSpring But I'm Sober And Healthy
Noble spent time in rehab following his departure and has set up a church consultancy business .
Fr Tom Uzhunallil Pleads With Pope, Indian Government For His Freedom
The Indian government has promised to do everything it takes to secure the freedom of kidnapped priest Fr Tom Uzhunnalil after the release of a video by his Islamic State captors.
Pope Francis' Christmas Message Calls For End To War
Pope Francis used his Christmas blessing to call for an end to fighting in Syria and the Holy Land.