Florence Taylor

Bulgarian Orthodox Church pulls out of Pan-Orthodox Council
Bulgarian Orthodox Church pulls out of Pan-Orthodox Council

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church has effectively withdrawn from the Pan-Orthodox Council due to happen later this month, according to sofiaglobe.com.

What the four women in Jesus\' genealogy show us about God\'s view on women
What the four women in Jesus' genealogy show us about God's view on women

It's easy to bypass the list of names at the opening of Matthew's Gospel, skipping straight to the birth narrative. However, there is more than meets the eye in the list of Jesus' ancestors that opens the gospel account.

Catholic campaigners for women\'s ordination gain private meeting with Vatican official
Catholic campaigners for women's ordination gain private meeting with Vatican official

A Catholic organisation advocating for women's ordination has been given permission to hold an official demonstration in Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.

Canada: L\'Arche founder criticises assisted dying bill, speaks of \'fundamental sickness in our society\'
Canada: L'Arche founder criticises assisted dying bill, speaks of 'fundamental sickness in our society'

Jean Vanier, the founder of L'Arche, has raised concerns about the pending Canadian assisted dying bill, warning that it lacks necessary safeguards.

Being nice vs being Godly: 10 Bible verses on cultivating Christian character
Being nice vs being Godly: 10 Bible verses on cultivating Christian character

There is more to being a Christian than being nice. Rather than focusing on being "nice" to people, these Bible verses teach us how to develop our character in a deeper way.

Christian grandson of Hamas co-founder wins sanctuary in America
Christian grandson of Hamas co-founder wins sanctuary in America

The Christian grandson of the founder of Hamas has won sanctuary in the United States, after Canada threatened to deport him to the West Bank, according to VICE news.

Iran: Christian prisoner on hunger strike in serious medical condition
Iran: Christian prisoner on hunger strike in serious medical condition

An Iranian Christian prisoner has gone on hunger strike as authorities continue to refuse her essential medical care.

Mexico: Church pastor stabbed in suspected religiously motivated attack
Mexico: Church pastor stabbed in suspected religiously motivated attack

A prominent church leader has been stabbed in Tijuana, Mexico, sparking fears of rising religious intolerance, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).

Hillsong Church launches \'life-changing\' new 24/7 TV channel
Hillsong Church launches 'life-changing' new 24/7 TV channel

Hillsong Church has launched a 24-hour global television channel combining worship, Bible teaching and conferences.

Bachelors behind bars: 13 women gain degrees from Christian college while in prison
Bachelors behind bars: 13 women gain degrees from Christian college while in prison

Thirteen women serving time in Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women have gained bachelor degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's Leavell College.

Iraq: Hundreds of displaced children make their First Communion in refugee camp
Iraq: Hundreds of displaced children make their First Communion in refugee camp

Hundreds of displaced Iraqi children made their First Communion on Friday in a makeshift camp in Erbil, Iraq.

Sudanese pastor re-arrested in ongoing \'campaign to harrass\' Christians - CSW
Sudanese pastor re-arrested in ongoing 'campaign to harrass' Christians - CSW

A Sudanese pastor who was arrested in December 2015 and subsequently released has been re-arrested, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

Caught on camera: The moment a drone collides with ancient cathedral
Caught on camera: The moment a drone collides with ancient cathedral

A drone enthusiast was using his device to capture aerial pictures of an ancient Cathedral, reportedly in the Netherlands, when the battery of his remote controlled aircraft fell below its required charge.

German bishop calls for Islam to be taught in schools to prevent radicalisation
German bishop calls for Islam to be taught in schools to prevent radicalisation

The head of the Protestant Church in Germany has called for Islam to be taught in state schools to prevent radicalisation of young muslims.

Civil rights group protests US Air Force\'s \'Christian bias\'
Civil rights group protests US Air Force's 'Christian bias'

A civil liberties group has launched a campaign criticising the United States Air Force for showing "favoritism" towards Christianity.

Brazil: \'Largest Christian event in the world\' sees tens of thousands march for Jesus
Brazil: 'Largest Christian event in the world' sees tens of thousands march for Jesus

Tens of thousands of evangelical Christians took to the streets of Sao Paolo, Brazil, for "the largest Christian event in the world" yesterday.