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Kingsmill Massacre: Memorial service to mark 40 year anniversary
Kingsmill Massacre: Memorial service to mark 40 year anniversary

A religious service at the site of the Kingsmill massacre is to be held to mark the 40 year anniversary of the shooting of 10 protestant workmen by the IRA.

Scottish primus warns of damage done by historic agreement between churches
Scottish primus warns of damage done by historic agreement between churches

The head of the Anglican church in Scotland has warned the Church of England against treading on his ecclesiastical territory in an historic agreement with the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.

Tory MP condemns Archbishops who speak up for refugees
Tory MP condemns Archbishops who speak up for refugees

Conservative MP David Davies has launched a scathing attack on the Archbishops of Canterbury and Wales for their calls for Britain to let in more refugees.

15 Christians arrested after prayer meeting interrupted by Hindu extremists
15 Christians arrested after prayer meeting interrupted by Hindu extremists

Fifteen Christians were arrested for alleged forced conversions in Karnataka, India after the church they were praying in was surrounded by Hindu radicals.

Pegida: Anti-Islam group launches in the UK
Pegida: Anti-Islam group launches in the UK

Anti-Islam movement Pegida yesterday launched its UK branch, branding Islam a "fascist ideology".

Leaked contract shows Driscolls got $400k advance for controversial Real Marriage book
Leaked contract shows Driscolls got $400k advance for controversial Real Marriage book

A copy of the contract with Thomas Nelson has been released online by blogger WenatcheeTheHatchet.

Vatican denies responsibility for alleged child labour on Catholic land
Vatican denies responsibility for alleged child labour on Catholic land

The Vatican has denied responsibility for child labour that is allegedly taking place on church-owned land in Uganda, claiming it is the responsibility of the local church.

Not guilty: Pastor James McConnell acquitted at Belfast court
Not guilty: Pastor James McConnell acquitted at Belfast court

The verdict follows a highly controversial trial after one of his sermons was broadcast online.

Syria: Priest released by Islamist militants two weeks after kidnapping
Syria: Priest released by Islamist militants two weeks after kidnapping

An Iraqi priest kidnapped by militants in Syria has been released, it has been confirmed, nearly two weeks after his abduction.

Oregon sheriff tells anti-government militia: \'It\'s time for you to leave\'
Oregon sheriff tells anti-government militia: 'It's time for you to leave'

The occupation marked the latest flare-up of anger against the US government over federal management of public land in the West.

US files multi billion dollar case against Volkswagen over emissions scandal
US files multi billion dollar case against Volkswagen over emissions scandal

The Justice Department lawsuit accuses Volkswagen of tampering with the emissions control system and failing to report violations.

Iran crisis:  \'We are not natural-born enemies\' says Saudi UN envoy
Iran crisis: 'We are not natural-born enemies' says Saudi UN envoy

Saudi Arabia cut all ties with Iran on Sunday following the kingdom's execution of prominent Shi'ite cleric Nimr al-Nimr.

\'Black Hawk Down\' survivor: \'Only one force great enough to transform world — God\'s Holy Spirit through Jesus\'
'Black Hawk Down' survivor: 'Only one force great enough to transform world — God's Holy Spirit through Jesus'

"Black Hawk Down" survivor and former sergeant Jeff Struecker did not think that he would shift careers and become a pastor, but God has a funny way of making things work.

\'Excited\' Willie and Korie Robertson bare plan to adopt another child: \'He\'s amazing\'
'Excited' Willie and Korie Robertson bare plan to adopt another child: 'He's amazing'

Another kid will soon be livening up the household of Willie and Korie Robertson from "Duck Dynasty," and the Robertson family could not be happier.

\'The Voice\' winner Jordan Smith gets engaged to his \'best friend\' Kristen Denny
'The Voice' winner Jordan Smith gets engaged to his 'best friend' Kristen Denny

"The Voice" season 9 winner Jordan Smith really knew how to gree the New Year with a bang!

Why a bad church experience should not diminish a person\'s love for God
Why a bad church experience should not diminish a person's love for God

There are several reasons why people quit the church. Some complain that the nearest church from home is kilometers away, while others say that the congregation is prone to gossip and jealousy. Others don't like it when their spouses don't go to church with them, and some are even very particular about their song choices.