Church
How can the Southern Baptists solve their Paige Patterson problem?
Patterson has been under heavy fire since a recording emerged from 2000 where he appears to argue that abused women should stay with violent husbands and submit to them.
First female bishop of Bristol on gay blessings: 'Not theologically a problem for me'
The new bishop of Bristol has been announced as Vivienne Faull, the current dean of York, and the first woman to take up the role.
Gay dean offers olive branch to Lord Tebbit after 'sodomite' slur
The gay cleric, who was the subject of Lord Tebbit's ire after he was appointed dean of St Edmundsbury Cathedral, has said he bears no 'ill feeling' towards the former Conservative party chairman.
LGBT people should be encouraged into church leadership, clergy told
LGBT couples should be encouraged into church leadership and not face awkward questions about their sexual relationship, clergy are being told.
Royal wedding sermon to be delivered by first African-American bishop in US Episcopal Church
The first senior African-American bishop in the U.S. Episcopal Church has been asked to preach a sermon at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this coming Saturday.
New Zealand Anglican Church votes in favor of allowing blessing of couples in same-sex relationships
The Anglican Church in New Zealand has passed a resolution to allow individual bishops the choice to bless couples in same-sex relationships.
Conservatives launch breakaway Anglican church in Brazil
A breakaway Anglican church has been launched in Brazil as part of a worldwide trend following fissures over sexuality.
Christians should be confident and unapologetic in 'a hostile and increasingly secular world', says Sarah Mullally
Christians should be confident and unapologetic in speaking about their faith in 'a hostile and increasingly secular world', the new bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, has said.
More than four-fifths of churchgoers believe Biblical command of tithing still applies today
A new study conducted by LifeWay Research has found that more than four-fifths of American churchgoers believe that tithing is a Biblical command that is still applicable to the church today.
Sarah Mullally installed as 133rd Bishop of London at St Paul's Cathedral
Dame Sarah Mullally has been installed as the 133rd bishop of London at St Paul's Cathedral â becoming the first woman to hold the post.
United Methodist Church votes down proposal to declare God isn't 'male or female' in Book of Discipline
The United Methodist Church (UMC) has voted to reject a proposal that sought to insert a declaration that God is not "male or female" in the Book of Discipline.
Indonesia sentences pastor to four years in prison over remarks about Quran during evangelism attempt
An Indonesian pastor has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of religious defamation over remarks he allegedly made about the Quran when he shared the Gospel with a Muslim taxi driver.
Indian court orders compensation to be released to families of 14 Christians killed in 2008 riots
A court in eastern India has ordered the release of compensation that was slated for the widows of 14 victims in the anti-Christian riots in Kandhamal district in 2008.
Cardinal Dolan defends 2018 Met Gala, jokes 'Pope Rihanna' borrowed his miter
A miter is a headdress worn by bishops or cardinals during special masses.
Mormons drop partnership with Scouts a week after controversial name change
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church, has announced that it is ending its partnership with the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) before the start of 2020.
Majority of Christians say Bible works better than coffee in getting their day started
A recent study on Bible reading habits of Americans has revealed that a majority of Christians are picking the Bible over coffee to jump-start their mornings.