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Black churches still drawing huge flocks despite decline in US Christian population
Black churches still drawing huge flocks despite decline in US Christian population

Even though America has seen a decline in the number of Christians, the same cannot be said of African-Americans, who have consistently maintained their faith and only seen improvements as far as church attendance is concerned.

Why do some pastors caught cheating kill selves? Tullian Tchividjian says he knows
Why do some pastors caught cheating kill selves? Tullian Tchividjian says he knows

There are several cases in the past wherein church leaders who were caught committing adultery killed themselves after being busted, and now Billy Graham's own grandson Tullian Tchividjian, who earlier confessed to having an affair while serving the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church finally understands what drives these pastors to suicide.

Danny Lotz, Billy Graham\'s son-in-law, dies days after being found in pool
Danny Lotz, Billy Graham's son-in-law, dies days after being found in pool

Anne Graham Lotz posted to Facebook Wednesday that her husband has "moved to our Father's House."

Widow of missionary stabbed to death in Maryland tells of her broken dream
Widow of missionary stabbed to death in Maryland tells of her broken dream

The wife of a missionary to Maryland stabbed to death last month has spoken out for the first time.

Tim Tebow leads Eagles to victory in his first NFL game after two-year absence
Tim Tebow leads Eagles to victory in his first NFL game after two-year absence

Christian football star Tim Tebow is back playing the sport he loves for the Philadelphia Eagles, and even after two years of being missing in the football field, he helped his team score a victory over the Indianapolis Colts with a score of 36-10 in Sunday's pre-season game.

Liquid assets: How the \'drinkable book\' could save lives
Liquid assets: How the 'drinkable book' could save lives

Scientists in America have developed an innovative new system which they say could transform access to clean water.

Chinese Catholics first on the scene in Tianjin relief effort
Chinese Catholics first on the scene in Tianjin relief effort

Catholic volunteers were among the first to respond to the explosions in Tianjin last week.

Rick Warren\'s advice to people seeking more fulfilling life: Stop being selfish
Rick Warren's advice to people seeking more fulfilling life: Stop being selfish

Pastor Rick Warren from Saddleback Church is encouraging Christians to stop being selfish and instead try to focus on other people's needs and concerns before their own in order to find more meaning and fulfillment in life.

Duggars join close friends from \'Bringing Up Bates\' in Michaela-Brandon wedding
Duggars join close friends from 'Bringing Up Bates' in Michaela-Brandon wedding

The Duggar family from the now-cancelled The Learning Channel (TLC) show "19 Kids and Counting" were quite excited to attend the wedding of Christian reality star Michaela Bates from "Bringing Up Bates" to Brandon Keilen, with Jim Bob and Michelle's eldest daughter Jana even serving as their bridesmaid.

Foetal tissue sale in US going on for years  since moratorium lifted in 1993 — report
Foetal tissue sale in US going on for years since moratorium lifted in 1993 — report

The foetal tissue sales have been happening for years and the business has ballooned into a $85 billion industry.

Pastor of Iraq\'s only Christian radio station narrowly escapes death in bomb blast
Pastor of Iraq's only Christian radio station narrowly escapes death in bomb blast

The pastor of Iraq's only Christian radio station has narrowly survived a bomb blast in Baghdad.

Catholic Church must make \'unequivocal\' apology to abuse survivors - report
Catholic Church must make 'unequivocal' apology to abuse survivors - report

The Catholic Church must make an "unmistakable and unequivocal" public apology to all survivors of abuse within the Church, a report says today.

Same-sex marriage movement knocking on  Australia\'s door, archbishop warns faithful
Same-sex marriage movement knocking on Australia's door, archbishop warns faithful

An Australian archbishop has lambasted efforts to bully the public into accepting gay marriage in the wake of legalizing same-sex unions in the United States and Ireland.

John Oliver versus the televangelists: Why does it take a comic to do the Church\'s job?
John Oliver versus the televangelists: Why does it take a comic to do the Church's job?

The comedian set up his own "church", Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption, inviting donations via its website.

\'Hearts of Men\' a film that explores the root cause of what\'s driving the global sex trade
'Hearts of Men' a film that explores the root cause of what's driving the global sex trade

A new film called "Hearts of Men" will be exploring the core roots of sexual brokenness and seeks to answer how and why men perpetuated the sex trade, and the film will do so by integrating documentary, dramatization and testimony into a single film.

Facebook tips parents of Christian families need to learn for better bonding with kids
Facebook tips parents of Christian families need to learn for better bonding with kids

Whether they like to admit it or not, parents have always managed to do things that inevitably embarrass their kids, but now in the world of social media, the embarrassment has been taken to a whole new level.