Amid the sweet smell of incense, worshippers at Mount of Christ Healing Church sprawled face-down on the floor, enraptured in intense prayer. They asked God for good health, for a fertile womb, for a ...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — On a rocky hilltop in Johannesburg, a priest leads his congregation in an all-night prayer vigil. His is not a religion for the fainthearted: At the core of his faith is ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A Pentecostal church in ...

In the commercial capital of Malawi, Pentecostal pastors and churches face fines or removal for making a joyful noise. Loud Pentecostal worship is part of the soundtrack of Africa’s major cities. From ...