Church
Justin Welby's stark assessment of Britain: Austerity 'crushing the weak'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has given a stark assessment of Britain's current state warning that austerity is 'crushing the weak' with a 'schism' created by Brexit that the most vulnerable are falling into.
Game of Thrones High Septon actor finds lost document in Vatican archives
A Game of Thrones actor has found a document in the Vatican archives that sheds light on a painful episode in the life of one of the Catholic Churches most controversial thinkers.
Cult weddings in Church of England buildings could become a reality, bishop warns
Lightsabers and Death Stars are not typical companions to confetti and warm prosecco as the bride walks down the aisle on a summer's afternoon.
Catholic weddings could take place in Church of England buildings
Catholic weddings could take place in Church of England buildings in what would be a radical change to marriage law in the UK.
Billy Graham, Harringay, 1954: Memories of a crusade counsellor
More than 60 years ago a fiery young American evangelist hit the British religious scene like a bombshell.
UK ban on South Sudan pastors overturned, Church welcomes U-turn
The UK's decision to ban two Christian South Sudanese ministers from the country has been dubbed 'ludicrous' by a Scottish MP. Backed by the Church of Scotland, North East Fife MP Stephen Gethins urged Home Secretary Amber Rudd to overturn the ruling.
The Billy Graham backlash: Why speak ill of the dead?
There's that ancient word to the wise that our present generation might do well to heed: 'do not speak ill of the dead'. In the polarised age of furious Twitterstorms and instant hot-takes, we might do well not to speak too soon either.
The power of Billy Graham's simple altar calls
Rev Mark Woods recalls two Billy Graham altar calls he witnessed, and how many thousands came to faith as a result.
Billy Graham obituary: The most effective evangelist of the 20th century
Billy Graham's life was spent fulfilling the mission to which he believed God had called him.
Billy Graham 'America's Pastor' dies aged 99 at home in North Carolina
World famous evangelist, Billy Graham, has died aged 99, it has been announced. Spokesman Mark DeMoss has reported that Graham, who had suffered from cancer, pneumonia and other conditions, died at his home in North Carolina on Wednesday morning.
After the Florida shooting, what is wrong with 'thoughts and prayers'?
Last week's horrific school shooting in Florida saw the tired trope of 'thoughts and prayers' trending once again. Here's why the religious sentiment makes people so angry.
Pastor who failed to report Andy Savage sexual assault allegation resigns
One of the figures involved in the sexual assault allegation against the Memphis pastor Andy Savage of Highpoint Church from 1998 has resigned his position at a church in Austin, Texas.
Russian artist under fire for controversial burning of 'Catholic' cathedral
A group of Russian artists have come under fire for the public burning of an effigy of a Gothic â and so appearing to be Catholic â church. The destructive artistry was exhibited at an Orthodox Christian festival.
Pope Francis makes historic retreat by accepting Nigerian Bishop's resignation
Pope Francis made a historic climb-down on Monday as he accepted the resignation of a Nigerian bishop who had long been rejected by his diocesan priests but had been vocally backed by the pontiff.
Sudanese state demolishes evangelical church after Sunday service
A Christian church in Sudan was demolished without warning by state authorities on Sunday.
Conservative Anglican groups merge with warning the 'Church of England is in a crisis'
Three of the most prominent evangelical groups in the UK are merging in a major change to the conservative Christian landscape in Britain.