Pope Seeks to Improve Ties with China
Pope Benedict XVI has decided to write a letter to Catholics in China, and the Church will pursue diplomatic ties with Beijing as it tries to help its suffering faithful there, the Holy See said Satur
Section : Denomination
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ELCA Sets Out to Fill Pews with Non-Whites, Youth
Young adults are restless with the way things are in the church. So the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America is doing something about it. -
Va. Anglican Leaders Say It's Not Too Late to Negotiate
Leaders of breakaway Anglican churches in Virginia urged the Episcopal Diocese and its bishop to cease his divisive language and still try to sit down and negotiate over church property ownership. -
Vatican Begins China Policy Review
The Vatican started a two-day review of its troubled policy in China amid strained Chinese-Vatican relations and the Pope’s toughened stance to Beijing. -
Episcopal Diocese Wants 'Abandoned' Churches Back
The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia has declared the 11 churches that broke from the denomination as 'abandoned,' and will thus take any necessary steps to recover the properties. -
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Anglican Churches Request Alternative Diocese in America
More than 17 Anglican churches across the South requested the Church of Kenya to form a diocese in America. -
Orthodox Head Praised for Christian Unity Efforts
A delegation of Reformed church leaders praised Orthodox leader Bartholomew I for his efforts in fostering Christian unity in Turkey. -
Youth Not Counted Out of Pentecostal Growth
Pentecostalism is on the rise around the world. But like in most Protestant groups, youth are falling out at alarming rates. -
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Pastor Challenges Large SBC Membership
A Southern Baptist pastor wants his denomination to ensure that its large membership consists of people who have been born again. -
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Int'l Aid Sought to Save Shakespeare's Church
Adopt a gargoyle. Sponsor a spire. It could help save the 800-year-old Holy Trinity Church, where William Shakespeare was baptized and where he lies buried with his wife, Anne Hathaway. -
Episcopal Rifts: 'Issue is Orthodoxy, Not Homosexuality'
Widening rifts in the Episcopal Church are making headlines across the media and the seemingly ceaseless talks over a possible schism in the church have pushed Christians to 'set the record straight -
Church Sex Abuse Victims Can Sue Vatican
Sex abuse victims can pursue damages from the Vatican in a lawsuit alleging top church officials failed to report known or suspected cases of child abuse, a federal judge ruled Thursday. -
Carter, Clinton Back Moderate Baptists
With the help of former President Carter, Baptists who have distanced themselves from the conservative Southern Baptist Convention announced to improve the Baptist image and broaden its agenda. -
Carter, Clinton Join to Reshape Baptist Image
Former Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton are part of an initiative to create a new Baptist voice and improve the negative image of Baptists in North America. -
Episcopal Church Called to Clarify Stance on Women's Ordination
The Anglican Communion's Panel of Reference expressed support to a conservative diocese that opposes women ordination. -
Bush Library Rouses Concerns at Southern Methodist
Southern Methodist University's top official is trying to allay concerns that pro-Bush politics might spread through campus as it hosts the George W. Bush presidential library. -
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Calls for Peace in Middle East
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church expressed satisfaction with the growth of the church and called for peace in the Middle East in his Christmas Eve message Saturday. -
Anglican Head Fears Church Schism
LONDON – The Anglican Church is on the brink of separation over homosexuality, and the head of the worldwide denomination has admitted that he fears losing control of the situation. -
Pope Prays for Peace, Justice in 2007
Pope Benedict XVI has prayed for peace and justice in the world in 2007 at a New Year's Eve service and given thanks he remained safe throughout his Turkish pilgrimage. -
Anglican Head Regrets Lack of Action against Iraq War
LONDON – The head of the worldwide Anglican Communion expressed regret over not doing more to oppose the Iraq war. -
Pope Benedict Pays Tribute to Catholics Persecuted for Faith
Pope Benedict on Tuesday paid tribute to Christians who are persecuted for faith, including Catholics who suffer because of their loyalty to the pontiff, in an apparent reference to the underground ch -
Pope Appeals for World's Children
Pope Benedict XVI's Christmas Midnight Mass homily focused on abused children around the world.In celebrating Jesus' birth, he said people should think about children.
