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Pope Francis attacks 'consumerist greed' harming Amazon rainforest
Pope Francis issued a ringing defence of the people and the environment of the Amazon on Friday, saying big business and 'consumerist greed' could not be allowed to destroy a natural habitat vital for the entire planet.
Global evangelist Luis Palau diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer: 'I'm ready' to go home
The renowned global evangelist Luis Palau revealed this week a dire diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer. In a candid, emotional video with two of his sons, Palau said he was emotional but ready for the end of earthly life, and that 'it would take literally a miracle' for his new condition not to be fatal.
BBC's 'The One Show' to host 'Sermon of the Year' finalists
Now in its third year running, the UK's 'Sermon of the Year' competition will this year be significantly boosted by its finals featuring on the BBC'S 'The One Show'.
Church of England braced for 'controversial' next step in ending 200-year split with Methodists
The Church of England's ruling synod is set for a 'controversial' debate over whether to end a 200-year-old schism with Methodists.
CofE to consider call for women pregnant with Down's syndrome babies to get 'unbiased' information
Biased and out-of-date information around Down's syndrome is leading to more women choosing to abort their unborn child, the Church of England is claiming.
Cathedrals in crisis over bad management and rising costs
Ineffective management and serious failings from clergy have left a number of England's cathedrals at 'severe financial risk', a report by the Church of England has found.
St Peter's confession: How the 'rock' of the church got God so wrong
Today is the liturgical day of the Confession of Peter, marking the moment he declared Jesus to be the Messiah. He 'got it' right then, but the message of his life is really not one of success, but of consistent failure. And that's actually encouraging.
English cathedrals in contest to host Tim Peake's renowned spacecraft
Two English Anglican cathedrals are contending for the opportunity to host a renowned spacecraft within their walls.
World Evangelical Alliance responds to charges it has a secret 'ecumenical agenda'
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has responded to charges from three of its member bodies that it has an 'ecumenical agenda' inconsistent with its historic evangelical roots.
We can reach millennials and this is how, says Church Army
The Church Army is releasing guidance on how to evangelise millennials in an attempt to reverse a worrying lack of young people in the pews.
New monasticism: Why are so many young people choosing to become temporary monks?
This month another new monastic community joins many others springing up across the Church of England. What is behind this trend?
Who are the Mormons, and are they Christians?
Mormonism has a much wider following in the US than in the UK, where its tenets are not widely known. But who are the Mormons â and are they Christians?
Mormons welcome 93-year-old heart surgeon as new leader
Nelson was formally welcomed into his new role during a live broadcast from Utah's Salt Lake Temple yesterday in a first for the Church.
Pope Francis feels 'pain and shame' over sex abuse scandal
Pope Francis begged for forgiveness from sex abuse victims in Chile on Tuesday as he said he feels 'pain and shame' over the scandal.
65 years after it closed for worship, Bristol church will reopen with a new evangelistic vision
A Bristol city centre church is to open for worship for the first time in 65 years with a mission to engage young and unchurched people.
Church of England looks to millennial 'creatives' for digital ideas
The Church of England is turning to millennial 'creatives' to boost its online reach as regular church attendance is replaced with digital engagement.