Christian News

When Churches Find Out About Alleged Abuse, Calling the Police Is Not Enough

While churches have made progress in recent years toward addressing abuse, they can still be reluctant to inform people in the pews about abuse that may have happened in their midst.

Historic Vatican Sentence Leaves Questions About the Power of the Pontificate

When Cardinal Angelo Becciu, once a top-ranking Catholic prelate, was sentenced for embezzlement of church funds, it was a clear victory for Pope Francis’ mission to clamp down on corruption in the Vatican.

Hulk Hogan Describes Recent Baptism as ‘Greatest Day of My Life’

WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan shared a video on social media Wednesday (Dec. 20) of him and some of his family members getting baptized.

The Pope Has No Right To ‘Bless What God Calls Sin’–Franklin Graham Warns Against Calling ‘Evil Good’

In a Facebook post on Monday, evangelist Franklin Graham denounced Pope Francis for approving Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples.

Pastor’s Grandson Arrested and Charged With Embezzling $470K From North Carolina Church

Police have arrested Jordan Shortridge, grandson of Pastor D.R. Shortridge, for felony larceny. Shortridge has been accused embezzling $470,000 from his grandfather's church, Dallas Church of God in North Carolina.

Russell Brand Reveals He Is Reading the Bible and C.S. Lewis Months After He Was Accused of Sexual Assault

Controversial actor, comedian and podcaster Russell Brand recently revealed to his followers that he is reading the Bible, C.S. Lewis’ “The Problem of Pain,” and Lao Tzu’s “Tao Te Ching.” 

Nashville Family Allegedly Assaults Teen Son for Converting to Christianity

A Nashville, Tennessee, teen was treated for injuries after his father, mother, and older brother allegedly assaulted him for converting from Islam to Christianity. 

On Same-Sex Blessings, Some Catholics Celebrate Change While Others Point to Limits

A Vatican declaration allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples sent shock waves around the world and deepened an already strong divide between conservatives and progressives in the church.