New book reveals plot to kidnap John Paul II
February 11, 2010
VATICAN CITY — The Italian left-wing terrorist group the Red Brigades plotted to kidnap Pope John Paul II, according to a new book released Jan.
Bishops nix move to force hiring of gays in churches
February 11, 2010
LONDON — Anglican bishops and other members of the House of Lords have nixed an attempt by the British government to force churches and other
British Baptist aid worker dies in Afghanistan
January 28, 2010
DIDCOT, England — Officials have confirmed the death of a 24-year-old aid worker affiliated with the British Baptist missions agency BMS World Mission in Afghanistan.
Human rights court rules in Turkish church’s favor
January 7, 2010
STRASBOURG, France — In a decision many hope will lead to greater religious freedom in Turkey, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found that
Individuals, churches find ways to keep St. Nick — man, not myth — alive
December 24, 2009
Tis the season of Christmas and Santa Claus, it seems, is everywhere. Children anxiously await his gift-bearing arrival, but some Christians are worried that most
Rick Warren, archbishop condemn anti-gay law
December 24, 2009
CANTERBURY, England — Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and well-known Baptist pastor Rick Warren have condemned the “shocking severity” of proposed anti-gay legislation pending in
Panel urges Episcopalians to reject lesbian bishop
December 17, 2009
CANTERBURY, England — An international Anglican commission urged Episcopalians Dec. 8 to exercise “gracious restraint” by not confirming the election of a lesbian as a
Scottsboro church’s staff serves together in Ukraine
December 10, 2009
The last Sunday in October was a little different at Agape Baptist Church, Scottsboro. All six members of the ministerial staff — Pastor Roger Mardis,
