Better screening for priesthood needed to attract the right candidates, says Archbishop of Dublin
Diarmuid Martin, the Archbishop of Dublin, acknowledged that better admission standards are needed to attract new priests.
Slain Mississippi nuns had spent lives helping the poor and sick
The two Catholic nuns found dead in their home in rural Mississippi on Thursday spent their lives serving the sick and the poorest.
Mark Driscoll racketeering lawsuit dismissed
U.S. District Judge James L. Robart dismissed the civil racketeering lawsuit against pastor Mark Driscoll and former executive elder Sutton Turner because the plaintiffs did not serve them with the suit.
Greg Laurie to proclaim Gospel to more than 100,000 at SoCal Harvest 2016
An estimated 100,000 people will be attending the SoCal Harvest at the Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. Greg Laurie, the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, urged Christians to bring non-believers to the event on Aug. 26-28.
Christian charity rejects large donation from atheist in Oklahoma
The Murrow Indian Children's Home refused a large sum of money raised by an atheist for its advertising campaign, saying it would go against the Bible.
Irish seminary reviews policies amid Grindr gay dating app rumors
Allegations of a gay subculture and the use of a Grindr gay dating app among seminarians has forced Ireland's oldest priest-training college to review its current policies, including the use of social media.
Chalkstone receptacles found in Galilee cave same as those used in Jesus' time
Stone vessels were unearthed from a 2,000-year-old cave in Galilee this month. The containers were among numerous others found in what appeared to be an industrial factory producing stone receptacles.
Tabernacle in Bible was circular not rectangular, says Bible-loving engineer
For many centuries, scholars envisioned the Biblical Tabernacle or Tent of Meeting as a rectangular tent. This was based on the details in the Old Testament's book of Exodus. A Wisconsin engineer challenged this theory and said this specifically detailed design of the temporary house of God is not ...
Rick Warren: Spiritual maturity takes time
Renowned evangelical leader Rick Warren said that spiritual growth takes time just as everything in God's creation does and through this Jesus uncovers areas not yet surrendered to Him.
'Good Christian Sex' pastor sees the Bible as an 'historic document' not God's infallible Word
The Christian author and pastor who wrote a book that single Christians could choose beyond sexual chastity said she sees the Bible as a historic document, not God's infallible Word.
No priests for five parishes in Kerry, Ireland due to low ordination rates and recent retirements
There are currently no resident priests for five parishes in the Diocese of Kerry in Ireland, according to Kerry's pastoral director, Fr. Ger Godley. Four priests have recently retired due to old age with only one priest waiting to be ordained next year.
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United Methodist Church Selects US, Zimbabwe for Historic 2028 General Conference
The United Methodist Church (UMC) will convene its 2028 General Conference at two locations simultaneously for the first time in the denomination’s history, bringing together delegates in the United States and Africa for its highest legislative assembly. The UMC Commission on the General Conference announced Tuesday that Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Harare, Zimbabwe, will jointly host the gathering.
Middle East Christians Face Uncertain Future as Global Persecution Threatens Over 400 Million
Christian persecution has worsened in more than half of 18 countries surveyed by a Catholic watchdog, raising concerns about the future of Christian communities in the Middle East. The Middle East has emerged as an area of particular concern, where prolonged instability threatens Christianity’s presence in its historic birthplace.
Multisite Churches Expanding Rapidly Across US, Attracting Nearly 10% of Protestant Churchgoers
Multisite churches are expanding rapidly across the United States, attracting nearly one in 10 Protestant churchgoers, but their growth is increasingly outpacing the development of qualified leaders, according to a new national study. The report identified more than 1,800 multisite churches operating over 6,000 campuses nationwide, highlighting the growing influence of congregations that maintain multiple worship locations under a unified organizational structure.
Allie Beth Stuckey Urges Christians to Limit Halloween Participation and Avoid Horror Films
New York Times bestselling author and BlazeTV host Allie Beth Stuckey has drawn mixed reactions from Christians after questioning whether believers should embrace Halloween festivities and consume horror-themed entertainment. During the Oct. 19 episode of her “Relatable” podcast, Stuckey addressed the different ways Christians approach Halloween, acknowledging that the subject involves personal convictions and differing interpretations of Christian freedom.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Churches in Immigration Raids Dispute
A federal appeals court has handed a legal victory to churches, synagogues and other religious organizations challenging the Trump administration’s decision to permit immigration enforcement operations at places of worship. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision rejecting the religious groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.