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Pope Francis: Reforming the Vatican is like cleaning the Sphinx with a toothbrush
Pope Francis has told the Vatican's top administrators that his reforming agenda was like trying to clean Egypt's Sphinx with a toothbrush because of 'traitors' who stood in his way.
This newly discovered 4th-century church in Israel has amazing mosaics of birds, fruit trees and fish
A major Christian church or monastery from 1,500 years ago has been discovered by archaeologists who found extraordinary mosaic floors, crosses and iconic Christian architecture at a site in the central Israeli town of Beit Shemesh.
Fewer Americans believe Christmas stories are true
Belief in the literal truth of the biblical Christmas stories is declining in the US, according to Pew Research.
US religious leaders protest 'transgender ideology' in open letter
Religious leaders in the US have signed a statement attacking 'transgender ideology' and warning of the harm done to children when they are told they can change their sex or are given hormones to affect their development.
Former staff at Christian publisher Lion Hudson to get payout after company failed to consult before firing them
The 37 staff who were made redundant by the leading Christian publishing group Lion Hudson PLC in January have been awarded a payout after the company failed properly to consult with them before they were dismissed, The Bookseller reported.
South Sudan Church leaders urge hope and prayer for devastated country
Church leaders in South Sudan have issued a Christmas message of hope and a paper containing a 'road map' for resolving the country's long-running conflict.
Chichester under fire over George Bell claims
Peter Hitchens has written to the Bishop of Chichester disputing his claim, made after the Carlile report into the Church of England's handling of an allegation of sexual abuse against George Bell, that the Church did not proclaim the late Bishop Bell's guilt.
As Pope Francis attends disgraced Cardinal Law's funeral today, abuse survivors slam 'celebratory focus'
Pope Francis will participate in the funeral Mass for Cardinal Bernard Law today in St Peter's Basilica in Rome, consistent with the current Pope's message of forgiveness and in keeping with centuries of church tradition, Church figures have said.
Keith Getty's choice: 10 Christmas carols everyone should know
It's all too easy to look up at the end of December and â poof â like excess glitter in the floor that fell from some cheap ornament, the moment gets vacuumed up or packed away for next year like another decoration.
3 ways Christians support sin in the name of 'love'
So many Christians today, in their zeal to give love to others, give their support to sin and sinful behavior. Here's how.
Why did the angels announce the birth of Jesus to the shepherds first?
Of all the people in the world, why would God choose to announce the Messiah's arrival to shepherds?
The one way even innocent, Godly men objectify women
In the fight against sexual lust, many well-meaning Christian men have devised all kinds of ways to avoid lust but one thing many forget is the most important thing of all.
Why it is so difficult to stop yourself from sinning? Here are 3 possible reasons why
Many of us will not want to admit it, but when we sin, it's because we like what we're doing
How can Christians avoid a 'fake Christmas'?
These days, when people think of Christmas, they think of Santa Claus and reindeers, gifts, and maybe even a festive elf or two. But if these figures are all that remind people of the holidays, then Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship said they are appreciating nothing more than a "fake Christmas."
Beth Moore recalls past sexual assault, urges people to say 'no' to perpetrators
More and more people are speaking up against sexual assault nowadays, and popular Christian speaker and author Beth Moore is one of them.
Pastor saves church from robbery by praying: 'Leave in Jesus' name'
Prayer is the most powerful weapon against evil, and Dr. Julius Zant, a pastor from Maryland, was able to prove it.