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Vatican accused of sending gay priests to be 'cured'
The Vatican has been sending gay priests to a monastery to "cure" them of homosexuality, a former clergyman has alleged.
Why the evangelical message doesn't always play well in Israel
While Sukkoth is popular with many Israel-supporting evangelicals, many Jews regarding their support for it as disguised missionary activity.
Gospel for Asia: 'Regret' at termination by financial watchdog, but no explanation yet
GFA expressed "regret and sadness" at the decision and pledged to improve its reporting of financial matters.
Huckabee hits out at gay-friendly Doritos
Huckabee's objection to food giant Frito-Lay is targeted at its choice of partner rather than at its colourful Doritos.
New 'dyslexia-friendly' Bible makes scripture accessible for all
One in 10 people in Briton have dyslexia, which can affect both reading and writing.
Conservatives throw first punch in fight with liberals in Rome
Conservative bishops have taken the lead at the Pope's Synod on the Family in Rome, drawing a firm line against any attempts to soften rules that exclude divorced and remarried Catholics from communion and ban all artificial contraception.
'God's dream for creation' is union of man and woman, Pope Francis says in Synod
Pope Francis emphasised that the union between a man and a woman is "God's dream for his beloved creation," the foundation of God's design for the family.
'I am a happy and proud gay priest': Cleric rocks Vatican with disclosure, gets fired
A gay monsignor rocked the Vatican on Saturday, the eve of a major meeting of the world's Catholic bishops, when newspaper articles came out in Italy and Poland announcing his declaration of his homosexuality.
Three Indian evangelists arrested for trying to show Jesus film
Complaints by members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, a right-wing nationalist organisation, led to their arrest under anti-conversion laws.
Why an obscure Eritrean priest might beat Pope Francis and Angela Merkel to the Nobel Peace Prize
Father Mussie Zerai has been nominated for helping to save the lives of thousands of migrants crossing the Mediterranean.
Pope tells Synod: 'Church should not be a museum of memories'
The three-week Synod on the Family will discuss ways to defend the traditional family.
Violent attacks against Christians in Bangui leave hundreds dead
Sectarian violence against Christians has broken out in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), claiming between 100-200 lives, before the election on 18 October according to CSW.
Archbishop of Canterbury launches review of sex abuser bishop case
The Archbishop of Canterbury has commissioned an independent review into how the Church of England responded to abuse allegations against the disgraced former Bishop of Gloucester Peter Ball.
Hundreds of parents outraged by Islamic lessons being taught in Georgia schools
Hundreds of parents plan to confront the Board of Education of the Walton Country school district on October 10 about social science lessons for middle schoolers, which they believe are biased toward Islam while supposedly ignoring Christian teachings.
Synod on the Family: Pope Francis faces an impossible task in Rome
In the next three weeks Pope Francis must make some of the most difficult judgements of his 78 years.
103-year-old woman back in her Georgia church as pastor who expelled her leaves
A 103 year old woman who had been expelled from her church of 92 years, is reportedly back and allowed to attend service at Union Grove Baptist Church in Elberton, Georgia.