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Race tops agenda at Southern Baptist conference
Racial reconciliation was top of the agenda for the third annual conference of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.
Catholic sex education programme slammed by conservatives
A sex education programme produced by the Roman Catholic Church has been fiercely condemned by conservative Catholics who say it risks leading young people into immorality.
Egypt: Coptic Church settles row with government over church buildings
Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church has reached agreement with the government over a draft law on building and restoring churches.
Christian persecution in India surges in first half of 2016; radical Hindus see threat to culture, identity
Hindu radicals are intensifying their persecution of Christians across India with no end in sight.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu admitted to hospital
Nobel prizewinner and peace activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been admitted to hospital in Cape Town for "treatment to a recurring infection".
Why are Americans leaving the church? Loss of faith, says new study
The number of Americans with no religion has increased from 16 per cent of the population to nearly a quarter in under a decade.
Archbishop of Canterbury to meet Pope Francis in Rome
The Archbishop of Canterbury is expected to meet Pope Francis in Rome in early October.
Catholic Church in Ireland to review how trainee priests use social media after Grindr rumours
The Catholic Church in Ireland is to review the way its trainee priests use social media after reports that seminarians had been using the gay dating app Grindr.
Russell Moore slams prosperity preachers, says they don't understand the persecuted church
Russell Moore has accused prosperity preachers of ignorance on the plight of persecuted Christians.
Pope Francis urges people to take salvation seriously, says life is not a video game or soap opera
Salvation is not a joke, Pope Francis told Christians on Sunday, urging them to get serious about their eternal life. Although God is a forgiving God, He will still close the door on salvation one day, he warned.
Pastor proves that 'God can move mountains' with miraculous healing of his 4-decade old asthma affliction
God can indeed "move mountains" in people's lives.
Is China's Catholic Church in decline?
China's Catholic population has plateaued and may be in decline, according to research published by AsiaNews.
Most evangelical pastors are of a different generation to their congregants
The overwhelming majority of evangelical leaders run churches primarily attended by people of other generations.
Israel Houghton happily returns to Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church
It has been several months since gospel singer Israel Houghton stepped down from his position as worship leader at Pastor Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. But much like the prodigal son, he was welcomed back by the entire church family with open arms last Sunday.
Russell Moore launches attack on prosperity preachers
Russell Moore has launched a devastating attack on prosperity preachers, criticising those who sit on a "golden throne".
Here's what Christians look for when searching for a new church
Preaching, welcome, style of worship and location are the four most important factors when Christians are searching for a new church.