Israeli Restrictions on 'Holy Fire' Ignite Christian Outrage

Christians have celebrated their “Holy Fire” ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Easter Mass held in Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate

Ceremony, led by Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomew, held at Aya Yorgi Church in Istanbul.

Australian Christian Lobby faces complaints about flyers targeting MPs who opposed religious discrimination laws

Religious group says it has complied with the charities regulator’s rules about political campaigning.

Holy See and Vietnam consolidate good and fruitful relations

In a meeting in Hanoi this week the Vietnam – Holy See Joint Working Group consolidated the relations between the two States and agreed to continue to strengthen fruitful dialogue and mutual trust.

Hillsong: scathing internal letter denounces church response to Brian Houston’s ‘unhealthy’ leadership

Senior manager says church indulged Houston’s ‘distinct lack of personal accountability’ over many years and board members should consider resigning.

Christians in Syria's Idlib worship freely: Archpriest

70-year-old Hanna Celluf has been serving as archpriest for Qunayah Church for 21 years.

Anglican Church's national bishop to Indigenous members resigns over 'acknowledged' sexual misconduct

"This is devastating news. The sense of betrayal is deep and profound when leaders fail to live up to the standards we expect and the boundaries we set," wrote Rev. Linda Nicholls.

Pope at Audience: Elderly must be loved and honoured

During the first Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square in over two years, Pope Francis highlights the importance of honouring the elderly, and calls for young people to be educated about life and its stages.

Australian Christian Lobby targets Liberal MPs who voted against religious discrimination laws

Religious group distributes illustrated leaflets showing moderate Liberals destroying faith-based schools.

Australia has ‘moral duty’ to take 20,000 more Afghan refugees, Catholic bishops say

The bishops called for a wider reassessment of refugee policies, saying the people fleeing violence or persecution have a “moral claim on our assistance, whether they fit legal definitions of a refugee or not”.

Dozens of Christians arrested in India just before Easter

Hindu extremists believe that all Indians should be Hindus and that the country should be rid of Christianity and Islam, They use extensive violence to achieve this goal.

Pope Francis laments ‘Easter of War’ in Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022

In his blessing, Pope Francis prayed for peace in the Middle East: For reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians, for peace in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq.

Archbishop Koussa: We are ready to sacrifice ourselves so that Syria remains strong

Syrian people who believe in God, despite the war that was waged against their country and the difficulties they face, are still hand in hand to build the country anew.

Top Vatican cardinal: 'Legitimate concerns' about Germany's 'Synodal Path'

I very much hope that the German bishops will not simply defend themselves but really enter into a dialogue. Because there are legitimate concerns behind this that have to be taken seriously.

Pope at Way of the Cross: ‘Disarm the hand of brother raised against brother'

Pope Francis presides over the Way of the Cross on the evening of Good Friday, with families offering meditations for each of the 14 Stations based on their own experiences of suffering and hope.

Josh Mandel Runs Ohio GOP Senate Campaign 'Through Churches'

We’re blowing up the playbook. I’m sidestepping all of the Republican Party groups and, I’m running a campaign through churches.

‘Death tsunami of the church’: Florida pastors seek salvation in real estate

As membership plummets, church leaders are looking for new ways to make ends meet. Some congregants say they’re selling out.

Self-sabotaging Catholicism won't help Australia, archbishop says of plenary council prep

“Have we become afraid to speak out what we believe?” he asked. “If we shrink from our prophetic task we will become caught in a spiritual paralysis.”

Justin Welby backs removal of slave trader memorial in Cambridge college

Archbishop of Canterbury says Church of England has long way to go on journey towards racial justice.

C of E procedures on racial injustice ‘inadequate’, says Cambridge college

Jesus College ‘let down’ but will not appeal ruling preventing removal of memorial to slave trader Tobias Rustat.

Pope at Palm Sunday Mass: With Jesus, it is never too late

Presiding over the liturgy of Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion, Pope Francis encourages us to journey toward Easter with God's forgiveness, and recalls that as Christ gazes upon "our violent and tormented world," Jesus never tires of repeating: "Father forgive them for they know not what they do."

Finding a place for faith: Few options exist for Athens’ religious minorities

Al-Huda is a nonprofit religious institution funded by charitable donations and is the only mosque in Athens. Founded in 1987 by a group of Muslim UGA students, the mosque currently cannot afford to hire a full-time imam, the person who leads the prayers.

Schools chaplaincy provider bans cohabitation and ‘sexually intrusive’ behaviour in staff’s private life

Caragh Larsen, a former Schools Ministry Group chaplain at two Adelaide public primary schools, said the code banning “cohabitation” and “sexually intrusive” behaviour left unmarried and LGBTQ+ staff vulnerable.

Indigenous Tell Pope of Abuses at Canada Residential Schools

Indigenous leaders from Canada and survivors of the country’s notorious residential schools for Indigenous children are meeting this week with Pope Francis.

The ‘Nap Bishop’ offers rest as a tool of resistance

What if you could combat white supremacy and the soul-crushing attributes of capitalism while taking a restorative nap?

‘We can’t believe it’: Cambridge college master aghast as slave trader plaque stays

Sonita Alleyne says church ‘is meant to love us all’ after decision on Tobias Rustat memorial.

Work of the devil? I think not, As a priest, I’m all for exotically tasty hot cross buns

The cross is a reminder of hope because, for Christians, it leads to the empty tomb, to the idea that life conquers death and that love conquers all. It is a symbol of torture and pain and death that changes into one of hope and joy.

We believe in multidimensional synergy between religions

Dialogue should exist not only among thinkers and prominent figures, but also in the body of the society, especially among students, and the rulers of the world should believe in it.

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There are many similarities between Shia and Christian communities

Archbishop Welby said the differences between Shia and Christian communities cannot prevent friendship and cooperation because there are many similarities between the two communities.

Call for Papers: Scriptural Sexuality in the Three Traditions

The volume will explore the presentation, or mis-presentation, of sexual/ised characters through one, or more, of the three traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.