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Los Angeles Bishop David O’Connell Dies in Shooting

Bishop David G. O’Connell, an auxiliary bishop in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Los Angeles, was found dead Saturday (Feb. 18) in his home in Hacienda Heights, a suburb in Los Angeles County, according to news reports.

In Corruption Trial, Vatican Bank Chief Says His Office Refused To Bail out Real Estate Deal

In Thursday’s session of the Catholic Church’s corruption trial, the president of the Vatican Bank said he had no choice but to report what he knew about the London real-estate deal at the heart of the inquiry.

Christian Climate Activist Challenges Church To Take Action

Kyle Meyaard-Schaap offers personal accounts, theological frameworks and practical advice for Christian climate action.

What Is Happening at Asbury University Wasn’t Planned—Is This the Start of Widespread Revival?

On Feb. 8, following an ordinary chapel service at Asbury University, students were encouraged to stay after chapel if they wanted to continue worshiping God. More than a week later, that service hasn’t stopped.

Woman Experiencing Homelessness Targeted by Hit-and-Run Driver While Walking to Church

Authorities say an elderly California woman, who is hearing-impaired and experiencing homelessness, was hospitalized after being targeted by a hit-and-run driver in a church parking lot in Castro Valley.

Bringing ‘The Real, Authentic Jesus’ to the Marketplace—He Gets Us Responds to Criticism of Its Super Bowl Ads

He Gets Us has responded to criticism some people have vocalized following the airing of its two ads during the Super Bowl last Sunday. In a statement to ChurchLeaders, He Gets Us addressed the idea that the money spent on the ads should have gone elsewhere.

Pastor Dies Attempting 40-Day Fast Modeled After Jesus’ Wilderness Temptation

Francisco Barajah, who was pastor of Santa Trindade Evangelical Church in the city of Chimoio in Mozambique, perished after 25 days of self-deprivation.

Grace Community Church Let Her Down. Now She Is Standing in the Gap for Women.

Eileen Taylor never planned to come forward about her experience with Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. Then, in 2017, a woman from her former church reached out, asking Eileen to share her story in order to help other women who had experienced similar treatment from the church.