Pope popular in US but sex scandals cast long shadow
A year after being chosen Pope Francis is very popular with American Catholics though his handling of the pedophile priests' scandal left many underwhelmed, a new study found.
Malaysia's highest court takes up use of 'Allah' by Catholics
Hundreds of Muslims demonstrated Wednesday outside Malaysia's highest court as it took up the Catholic Church's bid to be allowed to refer to God as "Allah" in a case that has increased tensions in the multi-ethnic nation.
Faith and firearms: US churches give away guns
Baptist churches in Kentucky are giving away guns as prizes in the southern US state in hopes of drawing wayward locals to Christ.
Pope to create 19 new cardinals, many from outside Europe
Pope Francis will create his first batch of cardinals on Saturday, with nine of the 19 coming from South America, Africa and Asia.
Illegal religious organization found in Aktobe: more baptists at fault?
An illegal religious organization of the Union of Evangelical Christians-Baptists was discovered by Kazakhstan authorities in Aktobe.
Grace church pastor sentenced to 4 years
Pastor of the Grace Church Bakhytzhan Kashkumbayev has been given a suspended 4-year sentence in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan Religions Agency: Grace is outside framework
The Agency for Religious Affairs of Kazakhstan remains a neutral observer in the Grace church case.
Grace church case: Extremism charges dropped
The Prosecutor General's Office has withdrawn several most grave charges from Grace church pastor Bakhytzhan Kashkumbayev.
Grace church pastor on trial for extremism in Astana
Grace church pastor Bakhytzhan Kashkumbayev charged by Kazakhstan authorities with extremism has had his first hearing in Astana.
Polish Church uncovers hidden painting to foster religious ties
Poland's Catholic Church on Thursday unveiled a painting kept hidden because of its controversial depiction of Jews murdering Christian children, saying it wanted to foster interfaith dialogue.
Kazakhstan goes ice-swimming in January
Lifeguards have shared tips and warnings about ice swimming.
Huge crowds hold Madrid mass after new abortion law
Tens of thousands of Roman Catholics joined in an open-air mass in central Madrid on Sunday to celebrate the Holy Family, just days after the Spanish government agreed to tighten the abortion law.
India's top court upholds law criminalising gay sex
India's Supreme Court Wednesday upheld a colonial-era law criminalising homosexuality in a landmark judgment that crushes activists' hopes for guarantees on sexual freedom in the world's biggest democracy.
Australian Anglicans elect first female bishop
The Anglican Church in Australia has chosen its first female bishop, filling a vacancy created when her predecessor resigned over his management of child abuse allegations.
Australia Church child sex inquiry urges sweeping changes
An Australian state inquiry into the handling of child sex cases by the Catholic Church on Wednesday said religious leaders trivialised the problem and recommended concealment of abuse should be a crime.
Unregistered religious unions to be liquidated by year end in Kazakhstan
All the unregistered religious unions are going to be liquidated by the end of the year in Kazakhstan.
Grace church pastor under home arrest
Bakhytzhan Kashkumbayev, pastor of Grace protestant church in Astana, has been released from jail and transferred under home arrest.
Ukrainian christians address Kazakhstan ambassador in support of Grace Church pastor
AUC ECB has supported the 67-y.o. pastor of protestant Grace Church in Astana accused of inflicting severe harm to the health of one of the church’s members.
Pope says Church should rid itself of 'worldliness'
Pope Francis on Friday called for the Catholic Church and its faithful to rid themselves of earthly concerns like St Francis of Assisi during a pilgrimage to the saint's Italian hometown.
Obama says he admires pontiff's inclusive spirit
President Barack Obama had warm words Wednesday for what he sees as Pope Francis' inclusive attitude in recent remarks urging the Roman Catholic church not to focus only on abortion or gays.