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Frank Page resignation: 'No legal impropriety' suspected, Southern Baptists told
A special meeting of the executive committee of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has been called to consider the resignation of former president Frank Page last month.
Archbishop of York facing police investigation over failure to report abuse
The archbishop of York and four other bishops are facing a police investigation for failing to report allegations of child sexual abuse, according to the Times.
Archbishop Justin Welby's Easter testimony: I prayed, 'Lord Jesus, come into my life'
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has released a film telling the story of how he came to understand the cross for the first time.
Government gives £1.8 million to help make sustainable future for places of worship
The two-year £1.8 million scheme will be piloted in urban and rural areas in England
Who was Joseph of Arimathea?
All four Gospels say a man named Joseph, from Arimathea, took charge of Jesus' body after his crucifixion.
US evangelicals urge prayer for North and South Korea ahead of historic peace summit
A diverse collective of US evangelical leaders this week released a joint message urging prayer for peace and reconciliation in the Korean peninsula. It comes as North and South Korea today set a date for a historic summit on denuclearisation.
Pope hits out at Italian mafia: 'Fake Christians' who 'carry death in their souls'
Pope Francis hit out at the Italian mafia yesterday, calling them 'fake Christians' who 'carry death in their souls'.
Newlyweds among 32 Christians arrested in Eritrea in fresh crackdown
Eritrean police have arrested 32 Christians in the country's capital, Asmara, this month, including a newlywed couple and ten of their guests, according to World Watch Monitor (WWM).
Catholic MP introduces same-sex marriage bill for Northern Ireland, saying he is 'living the gospel message'
A Catholic Labour MP has introduced a bill at Westminster that would lintroduce same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland, saying that he is 'living the message of the gospel in this Holy Week', the Catholic Herald reported.
'If it's Christian it should be better': Liberty University opens 'luxurious' gun range
Just as schools across the US debate how to keep firearms away from campuses in the wake of deadly mass shootings, the largest Christian University in Americahas opened a multimillion-dollar gun range for student activities and hosting competitions, Fox News reported.
Christians in Turkey unite for 'miracle' ecumenical book publication
Christians in Turkey have united for a landmark development in ecumenical unity with the English publication of a book of doctrine endorsed by all the country's major denominations.
Professor creates 3D image of Jesus based on Shroud of Turin
An Italian professor has created a 3D image of Jesus based on the Shroud of Turin, declaring it the 'precise image of what Jesus looked like on this earth'.
More than half of American churchgoers have not heard of 'the Great Commission'
More than half of American churchgoers have not heard of 'the Great Commission' in which Jesus called on his followers to 'go and make disciples of all nations', famously in Matthew 28:18-20, according to a study by Barna.
China releases key underground bishop ahead of rumoured deal with Vatican
Chinese police have released a key 'underground' bishop after arresting him and holding him for a day as Beijing and the Vatican prepare to seal a historic agreement on the appointment of prelates, a source told AFP today.
Out of the ashes: Sutherland Springs church to be rebuilt after shooting tragedy
The Texas church where 26 people were gunned down during a service of worship last November is to be rebuilt starting in May.
Southern Baptist leader Frank Page resigns, admits moral failure
A senior Southern Baptist pastor and denominational leader has resigned from his position and admitted a 'morally inappropriate relationship'.