Franklin Graham Criticizes Islam
The Rev. Franklin Graham, a Christian evangelist whose criticism of Islam has frequently outraged Muslims, said Islam teaches its followers to 'persecute' others until they convert.
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Catholics urged to tell of IRA victims' graves
Leaders of the Catholic Church said Thursday they will ask worshippers this month to pass on information about the secret graves of several people killed by the Irish Republican Army. -
Protestant, Catholic Leaders in Northern Ireland Appeal for Unity
The Protestant and Roman Catholic leaders of Northern Ireland's four biggest churches appealed on Thursday for their long-divided flocks to unite politically in 2007. -
Furore Over 'Gay Nativity' Scene
Two leftists in Italy's ruling coalition on Wednesday outraged fellow lawmakers by placing four dolls representing homosexual couples near the baby Jesus in the official nativity scene in parliament. -
Poland Proposal Would Name Jesus King
Lawmakers have drawn up a resolution naming Jesus Christ as the honorary king of Poland, but have failed to win support from the country's powerful Roman Catholic church. -
Baptists Divided Over Female Professors Teaching Men
A group of Southern Baptists are divided over a seminary's decision to dismiss a female faculty member because officials there believe women should not be allowed to teach men in theology programs. -
Methodists: No Bush Library at SMU
A group of Methodist ministers from across the nation launched an online petition drive Thursday urging Southern Methodist University to stop trying to land George W. Bush's presidential library. -
University Drops Effort to Restrict Christian Fraternity
The University of Missouri-Columbia has dropped its opposition to a Christian fraternity that restricts membership to students who 'share the common bond' of Jesus Christ. -
Vatican may have Found Remains of Apostle Paul
Vatican archeologists have unearthed a sarcophagus believed to contain the remains of the Apostle Paul that had been buried beneath Rome's second largest basilica. -
Public High Schools Try Out New Bible Course
78 U.S. school districts in 26 states are boldly embarking on a newsworthy experiment. They’re offering high school elective courses using a new textbook, The Bible and Its Influence alongside Bible v -
Presbyterians Consider New Trinity Language
Delegates of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are to consider whether to adopt gender-inclusive language for worship of the divine Trinity along with the traditional 'Father, Son and Holy Spirit.' -
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N.C. Church Copes with Arson, Looks to Future
For members of The Memorial Baptist Church, their usual Sunday gathering started as an information session, became a business meeting and ended as a worship service. -
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FBI Joins N.C. Church Fires Probe
Police have teamed up with the FBI on Monday to investigate fires that broke out at two Baptist churches and a break-in at a third — all within an hour this weekend. -
New Generation of Black Preachers Stepping In
The last of the black preachers who came up in the era of Martin Luther King Jr. are nearing retirement, giving way to a generation who learned about the civil rights movement instead of living throug -
N.C. Baptist Church Fires Prompt Security Boost
Police increased their patrols of churches across the city Sunday after fires broke out at two Baptist churches during the night and a break-in was discovered at a third — all within an hour. -
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. -
Sex, Drug Allegations Could Hurt Haggard's Writing
Former megachurch leader Ted Haggard's book-writing career could be on the line after losing his pulpit and reputation last year amid accusations that he patronized a male prostitute and bought drugs -
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 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. -
Evangelical Minister Claims Exorcisms
Bob Larson said he has lived brutal scenes similar to those from the movie 'The Exorcist' more than 10,000 times during the past 30 years. -
Pope Wraps Up 4-Day Visit To Turkey
Pope Benedict XVI, in a parting message of goodwill to Muslims at the end of his first papal trip to a predominantly Muslim nation, said Friday that the Vatican wishes to
