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Philippine Catholic Church now a 'church in the wilderness': It's mocked, derided and ignored, says archbishop
The Roman Catholic Churchâthe world's largest Christian church with over 1.27 billion membersâis now the "church in the wilderness" in the Philippines, the third biggest Catholic nation in the world with some 84 million Catholics, next only to Brazil (125 million) and Mexico (98.8 million).

Mary Magdalene has 'power greater than the Gospels tell, greater than the Church,' says author of new book
She's been called many names: apostle to the apostles, a sinner turned saint, feminist icon, Jesus' disciple and Jesus' wife.

Holy Spirit at work: 350,000 millennials chanting 'Jesus, Jesus, Jesus' knocked to their knees in Together 2016
The media couldn't understand it. How could hundreds of thousands of people come together without a political agenda on an intensely hot summer day?

'Walking miracle': Given 1% chance of walking again after crash, Brock Mealer defies odds through his faith in Jesus
He was only given a one percent chance to walk again after he was paralysed in a car crash in 2007. But that one percent was all that Brock Mealer needed to defy the odds.

Ted Cruz 'not a Christian' after refusing to endorse Trump
Tensions have been further inflamed within the Republican Party after Ted Cruz pointedly refused to endorse his former rival for the nomination, Donald Trump.

Refugee survivors speak out about their perilous journey
The bodies of 21 women and one man were brought ashore to Sicily on Friday as fellow migrants described scenes of panic and violence when water poured into their dinghy.

Clinton picks Catholic former missionary Tim Kaine as running mate
Hillary Clinton named U.S. Senator Tim Kaine as her running mate on Friday, opting for an experienced governing partner who will help her present the Democratic ticket as a steady alternative to the unpredictable campaign of Republican presidential rival Donald Trump.

Kirk Franklin says both black and white churches have failed America
Gospel singer Kirk Franklin is not afraid to air his views about racial diversity and issues surrounding the church, and this is why the "Losing My Religion" singer did not mince words in saying both the white and black churches are at fault in failing the American culture.

Terror in Munich: Nine dead in lone-wolf attack
An 18-year-old German-Iranian gunman who apparently acted alone opened fire near a busy shopping mall in Munich on Friday evening, killing at least nine people in the third attack on civilians in Western Europe in eight days.

Embrace your weakness just as God does
It has become a part of our culture to try to mask weaknesses and faults, but Jesus encourages us to be open and transparent about our weaknesses, especially to Him, so that in our weaknesses Christ can become our strength.

4 biblical financial principles to teach our kids
Training your children in strong biblical principles is a whole lot like investing in mutual funds: the earlier you start, the better the results.

Ministry transforms abandoned Missouri hospital into housing facility for the poor
A Kansas-based ministry is helping working poor families to transition from motels into their permanent homes by providing them rent-free housing.

Why you can't deal with lack without dealing with contentment
While God provides every blessing through Christ, He seeks not only to work on our wallets but more importantly our hearts.

Christianity and exclusivity don't mix
So many Christians today want the church to be an exclusive club with only the "finest and brightest." That's not what God wants. God makes Himself available to all.

Christians protest as Florida city council allows Satanic prayer at its meeting
Christians protested during the Pensacola City Council meeting in Florida on July 14 after a member of the Satanic Temple was allowed to say the invocation.

Pastor charged with burglary and damage to property after breaking into rival church
A pastor in Illinois was arrested after he broke into a rival church.