Australians still open to faith and Jesus even though Christianity has declined, survey finds

Christianity has declined in recent decades, but Australians are not completely closed off to faith, with young adults being the most open of all age groups, a new study has found..

Rick Warren announces successor ahead of retirement in September

Andy Wood will be taking over the reins of Rick Warren's California megachurch when he retires this September.
Vatican and international community urged to protest arrest of Hong Kong cardinal

The last Governor of Hong Kong is urging "the Vatican and Catholics everywhere" to protest the arrest of Catholic Cardinal Joseph Zen.
Florida church breaks with Hillsong after scandals

A Florida megachurch has ended its affiliation with Hillsong Church in the wake of multiple scandals, including most recently the resignation of the denomination's founding pastor, Brian Houston.
Tim Keller explains the problem with megachurches

Megachurches "are poor places for formation and pastoral care", says respected pastor Tim Keller.
'I am so deeply sorry,' says Brian Houston

Hillsong founder Brian Houston has apologized to members of the Church after resigning over alleged indiscretions.
Australian PM 'disappointed and shocked' over Brian Houston resignation

Australia's Christian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said it is "entirely appropriate" that Brian Houston has stepped down from Hillsong over alleged inappropriate behaviour.
Brian Houston 'breached the Hillsong Pastor's Code of Conduct'

Hillsong has apologised after senior pastor Brian Houston was investigated over allegations of "inappropriate" texts and entering a woman's hotel room.
Hillsong leader says documentary is trying to 'hurt the church'

A senior Hillsong leader has spoken out against an upcoming documentary that features former members and other critics of the church.
Pope Benedict makes 'heartfelt request for forgiveness' but denies wrongdoing

(RNS) Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI took a penitential approach in his response on Tuesday to a report on clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of Munich, which he led from 1977 to 1982.
Pope Francis tells parents of kids who identify as LGBT not to 'hide in an attitude of condemnation'
Hillsong ordered to stop singing and dancing at its youth camps

Hillsong Church has been ordered by Australian health officials to stop singing and dancing during services at its ...