Black Megachurch Pastor Dropped From Panel over Islam Comment
Republican gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist has removed a pastor who once called Islam a 'cult' from his policy council.
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Vatican: Extremists Undermining Religion
The Vatican's foreign minister said Wednesday that misunderstanding between cultures is breeding a 'new barbarism' and expressed hope that reason and dialogue would stop those who use their faith a -
Texas Supreme Court to Decide Divorced Church Member's Suit
In a case that could have First Amendment implications, the Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday waded into a battle involving a Fort Worth pastor's decision to tell his church about a relationship a membe -
VA Training Clergy to Deal with Veterans in Need
Working with the Columbia Urban League, the Department of Veterans Affairs is training church leaders in South Carolina to help troubled military veterans, particularly those just returning from Afgha -
Eighth Episcopal Diocese Rejects Pro-Gay Leader
An eighth conservative Episcopal diocese is rejecting the authority of the incoming head of the denomination and asking for oversight from another Anglican leader. -
Va. Gay 'Marriage' Opponents Seek Black Church Support
Proponents of a constitutional ban on gay marriage in Virginia are tapping black churches, hosting luncheons for clergy, speaking before ministerial conventions and adding staffers with connections am -
Presbyterian Megachurch Leaves Denomination over Gay Policy
Members of a Tulsa church have voted overwhelmingly to withdraw from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) becuase of the division in gay issue. -
Judge: Episcopal Dispute Should Be Settled By Church, Not Court
The Episcopal bishop of Connecticut may not be sued over his actions in a struggle over the role of gays in the church, a federal judge has ruled. -
Black Leaders Announce Boycott of BP
A group of prominent black activists – including the Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton – have announced a boycott of B-P. -
Black Leaders Blast Megachurches, Say They Ignore Social Justice
Prominent black leaders have denounced increasingly popular megachurches, saying many have abandoned Jesus' emphasis on social justice to preach a gospel of wealth and self-help. -
Three Episcopal Dioceses Reject Presiding Bishop's Authority
Three conservative Episcopal dioceses that oppose consecrating gay bishops voted Wednesday to reject the authority of the denomination's presiding bishop but stopped short of a full break with the Ep -
Malaysia PM Says Muslim-Christian Conference Postponed, Not Canceled
A Muslim-Christian conference scheduled to be held in Malaysia this week has been postponed, not canceled, Malaysia's prime minister said Saturday. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, responding to -
Former Bishop Calls for Greater Respect for Homosexuals in Singapore
A former Methodist bishop has called for greater understanding and respect for gays in Singapore, where recent public debate has questioned whether homosexuality should be decriminalized. -
'Jesus Loves Osama' Signs Draw Ire
A sign saying 'Jesus Loves Osama' outside some churches in Australia drew criticism from the prime minister and religious leaders on Thursday, though they conceded it was probably true according to -
Sri Lanka Rebels Hurl Grenade Near Church, Kill Police Officer
Suspected Tamil Tiger rebels hurled a grenade at police officers guarding a church in northwest Sri Lanka where hundreds of Christians were attending a Christmas service early Monday. -
Party Branch Set Up at Wal-Mart in China
Employees at Wal-Mart's China headquarters have set up a Communist Party branch, the company and party said Monday, amid a campaign to expand the ruling party's presence in foreign companies. -
Indonesian Militant Sentenced to 4 Years Over Attack Church
An Islamic militant was sentenced to four years in jail on Thursday for storing the explosives used in a botched 2001 bomb attack on a church in Indonesia. -
China Tightening Control of Online Games
China is tightening controls on its booming online game industry, requiring distributors to closely monitor game contents. -
Strong Quake Rattles Northern Indonesia
A strong earthquake destroyed houses and other buildings in northern Indonesia Wednesday, the Antara news agency reported. There were no reports of deaths or injuries. -
Christian Priest Killed in Indonesia
An unidentified gunman killed a Christian priest Monday in central Indonesia, where religious tensions have been mounting since the executions last month of three Roman Catholic militants. -
Bishop Fatally Stabbed in Philippines
Unidentified men on Tuesday fatally stabbed a a Philippine Christian sect's bishop, who was also a human rights activist, inside his convent north of Manila, police said. -
China Tightens Controls on Foreign News
China on Sunday announced detailed controls on the distribution of news by foreign news agencies, banning all content that violates its own tight media restrictions. -
China Inaugurates New Airport in Remote Tibet
China has opened a new airport in Tibet with a flight by a plane specially equipped to navigate the rough weather in the remote corner of the Himalayan region, the official Xinhua News Agency reported -
N. Korea Accuses U.S. of Blocking Religious Delegation
North Korea today accused the United States of suppressing religion by allegedly blocking the entry of its religious delegation into the country and demanded an apology. -
Chinese Archbishop Li Du'an Dies At 79
Archbishop Anthony Li Du'an of Xi'an, an important figure in China's divided Catholic church, died Thursday after a two-year battle with liver cancer, a church official said
