Oldest known Torah scroll discovered in archives

June 27, 2013

ROME — An Italian university professor said May 29 he has found what is believed to be world’s oldest complete Torah scroll. Mauro Perani, professor

Church of England drops opposition to gay ‘marriage’ bill

June 27, 2013

LEICESTER, England — Bishops in the Church of England who had strenuously opposed a bid to allow same-sex “marriage” signaled they will not try to

Court dismisses abuse claims against the Vatican

June 27, 2013

VATICAN CITY — A campaign to hold former Pope Benedict XVI responsible for crimes against humanity floundered June 13 as the International Criminal Court (ICC)

Istanbul pastor shows hope to protesters

June 24, 2013

While protesters and police furiously clash in Istanbul, a pastor there is quietly continuing his ministry. Nicholas lives and works in Taksim, the epicenter of

Christians in Turkey question outcome of demonstrations, hope gospel moves

June 13, 2013

Taksim Square in the heart of Istanbul seems like ground zero of the biggest party in Turkey. Groups of students dance hand-in-hand. Local musicians gather

LMCO marks third largest offering in history

June 13, 2013

Southern Baptists gave $149.3 million to the 2012 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions. It surpassed the 2011 offering of $146.8 million by more

Southern Baptist representatives spread gospel from heart of Middle Kingdom

June 13, 2013

Beijing is an urban center peopled by the rich, politically privileged — and utterly poor. Outwardly it’s strikingly modern with its Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium