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The Children of Catholic Priests Just Want to Be Acknowledged

The Vatican has confirmed it has a set of internal guidelines for what a Catholic priest should do if he were to father a child. But despite the fact that the church is aware that some of its priests are having children, its leaders have been slow to acknowledge this problem publicly.

Greear Names 10 Churches in Danger of Disfellowship Over Abuse

J.D. Greear addressed senior leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention Monday evening to outline how the convention would address the problems of sexual abuse and cover-up exposed by the Houston Chronicle recently.

New Update Helps Deaf People Understand the Gospel Better

Currently, only 2 percent of deaf people have heard the gospel, but the Deaf Bible Society is hoping to increase this percentage by using sign language to make the gospel more approachable and accessible.

Executive Leadership of Harvest Bible Chapel to Resign

Speaking for the Harvest elder board, William Sperling made several announcements about how the board will direct changes for the church in the coming months. Sweeping changes are in store, including an entirely new executive committee.

SBC Pastor: Denomination Has ‘moral obligation’ to Fund Database

Pastor Wade Burleson hasn't always seen eye to eye with the senior leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention, but that hasn't dissuaded him from trying to help the SBC change.

Al Mohler Regrets Not Speaking to Victims of Mahaney Scandal

Victims of abuse at Sovereign Grace Church have asked leaders to denounce C.J. Mahaney, who allegedly worked to cover up the abuse. Now, after a newspaper's investigative report, Al Mohler is apologizing for his endorsement of Mahaney.

Hillsong Church: We Are Not ‘Anti-Anyone’

Hillsong Church has issued a statement in the wake of the controversy following Chris Pratt’s appearance on "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert, saying among other things, "We are not ‘anti-anyone.’"

Night to Shine’s 2019 Highlight Reel Will Give You All the Feels

On February 8, 655 churches across the globe hosted a “Night to Shine,” a prom night for people with special needs. The goal of the event, says Tim Tebow, is to "let people know that God loves them and that they are worthy."