Ethan Cole
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Christianity's Edge over Islam in Holy Book War
Believers of Christianity and Islam are competing to spread their respective holy book around the world, but distributors of the Bible have some advantages over the Koran.
Pope: Christian Martyrdom is Act of Love
Pope Benedict XVI highlighted Wednesday to thousands of pilgrims that the deaths of Christian martyrs in the past and present is an act of love.
Religious Leaders Urge U.S. Leadership in Israeli-Palestinian Peace
Religious leaders of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions has called for active and determined U.S. leadership in Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations in 2008.
Lost Family Focuses on God to Overcome Snowstorm
The father and three children who were stranded in the snowy California woods this past week relied on their faith and credited God for their survival despite freezing temperatures.
Archbishop of Canterbury Dismisses Three Wise Men as 'Legend'
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the spiritual head of the 77 million-strong Anglican Communion, recently dismissed one popular aspect of the Christmas story of the three wise men as legend.
Egypt Arrests 13 Christians for Collecting Church Donations
Egypt officials arrested 13 Christians earlier this week for collecting donations to rebuild a church without a permit, their lawyer said Wednesday.
Study Reveals Most Religious Nations in the World
Nigeria, Brazil, India and Morocco are among the most religious nations in the world, according to a major study on faith released Tuesday.
Jesus' Birthplace to Host Major Christmas Eve Festival
Bethlehems Manger Square, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, will host its largest event since 1999 on Christmas Eve this year.
Anglican Head Urges 'Moral Vision' on Climate Change
Archbishop Rowan Williams, head of the 77-million strong Anglican Communion, told participants Tuesday at an ecumenical gathering that a clear moral vision is needed to deal with global warming.
Church Bodies Condemn Travel Rule on HIV-Infected Tourists
Church groups around the world condemned a U.S. immigration policy restricting HIV-positive travelers from entering the country unless they receive a special waiver.