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The Vatican continues to stand by comments made by its secretary of state condemning Ireland’s recent approval of same-sex marriage as a “disaster for humanity.”

Pope Francis has called for unity among evangelicals, Catholics, and Christians from other denominations, emphasizing that "we are one in Christ" and warning that division between the groups is the work of the devil.

Dr. Tony Evans has issued a statement clarifying comments he made during during a discussion with DTS scholar Dr. Darrell Bock charging that black families were stronger and made more progress during slavery.

African-American pastor, author and syndicated radio broadcaster Tony Evans recently criticized Black Americans for failing to take responsibility for the breakdown of their families, declaring that "the White man is not making you do that." Dr. Evans also emphasized that in order for true race reconciliation to happen, Americans must "get back to the Biblical standard that God holds us to."

Bishop TD Jakes has urged the Church in America to embody "the very definition of unity" and develop a strategy that is "far more inclusive of multiculturalism" as the nation becomes increasingly diverse.

Pope Francis recently emphasized the Christianity is about serving others with Christ-like humility--not applying "makeup" to your soul to make it artificially prettier.

Religious leaders are urging the international community to pray for the victims of a catastrophic 7.8-magnitude earthquake in Nepal, which left over 4,000 people dead and another 7,000 injured after striking the south Asian nation on Saturday.

Pope Francis has expressed "heartfelt pain" over the recent deaths of dozens of migrants, including 12 Christians who died after a group of Muslim migrants threw them overboard, and has urged the international community to help Italy put an end to the humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean.

Rick Warren, Pastor of Saddleback Church, has voiced his opposition to California Senate Bill 128, which if passed, would give terminally ill people in the state the right to end their own lives.

Speaking on Palm Sunday, Pope Francis honored today's martyrs and prayed for the victims of Tuesday's Germanwings crash.

Pastor Jimmy Hinton has made it his life's work to teach churches how to guard against child predators after discovering that his father, Pastor John Hinton, had sexually assaulted several young girls in his congregation.

In a sermon entitled "Be Subject to One Another," Christian author and speaker Francis Chan expounded on what it means to be a humble servant of others. In a culture where it is commonplace to exalt one's own opinion, to disrespect those in authority over us, and to lead others with a heavy hand, Chan reminds us that the Lord has positioned certain people in our lives in order to help us develop Christ-like character.

Pope Francis released warned against worldliness, using one of Jesus' parable to emphasize that going to church does not make one a good person.

In a sermon entitled, “Why God Made You,” Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church in California explained five simple but profound truths which help us understand why we are here. “If I only had one sermon to preach, it would be this message – to teach you why God made you and what you’re supposed to do with your life,” he says.

Pastor Philip Mantofa recently opened up about the AirAsia Flight QZ8501 tragedy in which his church lost 46 members, revealing that his faith has been strengthened through the event.

Theologian John Piper has a New Year's challenge for Christians: making "Christ-exalting" the featured adjective in your prayers throughout the year.

Pastor Rick Warren gave the final sermon to the Mars Hill congregation before the church dissolves and encouraged the congregation to refrain from bitterness and instead show grace.

Pope Francis made a surprise telephone call to Iraqi refugees, many of them Christian, residing in a camp near Irbil before celebrating Christmas Eve Mass.

Harvest Ministries pastor Greg Laurie has said that recent world events, such as the rise of ISIS and the crisis in Israel, prove that Christ's return is imminent

During a weekend trip to Turkey, Pope Francis spoke out against religious persecution, and encouraged dialogue and tolerance amongst religious leaders to counteract faith-based killings in the Middle East.

Kay Warren of Saddelback Church commemorated her late son Matthew at an event held on International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day and encouraged participants to remember that there is hope, as suicide is preventable.

Speaking at the Vatican conference, Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore and pastor and author Rick Warren denounced the modern day sexual revolution and warned the church to not compromise on the issue of gay marriage

Governments and humanitarian organizations work tirelessly to solve the problem of poverty in the world. However, there is a hidden crisis silently undermining our best efforts to help the poor, International Justice Mission President Gary Haugen reveals.

Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz, who is the spiritual guide for popstar Justin Bieber, recently said that the young singer is "on a journey."

Saddleback Church pastor Rick Warren and his wife Kay recently sat down to share tips on how to have an awesome marriage in every season of life.