Church
The biblical command most British Christians don't care for â and why they're dangerously wrong
The Old Testament's famous command against idolatry is seen as irrelevant to most Brits, including Christians. It might sound like just another 'rule' but it points to the longing of the human heart - and the Church ignores it at its peril.
Anglican icon, spiritual giant: 9 quotes from Archbishop of Canterbury William Temple
William Temple was one of the greatest Archbishops of Canterbury in modern times. He died on this day in 1944, but is renowned today as a historic church leader and a 'spiritual giant'.
Gay Catholics could be denied proper funerals, leaked email suggests
A leaked set of directives attributed to a Catholic diocese in Madison, Wisconsin urges priests to minimise 'the risk of scandal and confusion' when asked to conduct the funeral service of a person in a 'notorious homosexual relationship'.
Grassroots campaign launched to persuade Church of England to adopt gay blessings
A 'grassroots' campaign is underway to persuade the Church of England to adopt formal services to bless gay couples.
Filipino Jesuit on the road to sainthood
Bro. Richie Fernando died protecting his disabled students in Cambodia
International parliamentarians release report on religious intolerance in Southeast Asia
There has been reports of religious regression on religious freedom in Burma and Indonesia.
There are 'Harvey Weinsteins' among Church of England clergy â abuse victim
Among Church of England clergy are numerous 'Harvey Weinstein' figures who use their position, power and pastoral skills to abuse women, one victim of assault has claimed.
India's Believers Church: We feel forced to bring legal case against Church of South India
The Believers Church in India feels forced to bring legal action against another church in India after allegations were made against their controversial leader, KP Yohannan, a spokesman has told Christian Today.
Reformation 500: Archbishop of Canterbury to mark Protestant and Catholic unity on justification
A service at Westminster Abbey for the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation will see the Archbishop of Canterbury marking a key point of agreement between the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation.
Australia same-sex marriage poll: Perth Church leaders come out for 'yes' vote
A number of senior church leaders in Perth are coming together to launch Australian Christians for Marriage Equality in support of the 'yes' vote in the country's postal survey on gay marriage.
Greek Orthodox Church's transgender prayer NOT for transition surgery, hierarchy insists
The Greek Orthodox Church is hitting back at claims it has a prayer for people undergoing gender transition while strictly opposing any liberalising of the LGBT-rights laws.
How can the UK Church retain its children and young people?
In the late 1800's more than 2 million children in the UK attended Sunday schools. As Thompson's research indicates, this had dropped to just over 500,000 by the mid 1950s and 60s.
Pope Francis slaps down cardinal: You cannot 'impose' your interpretations of liturgy
Pope Francis has rebuked one of his cardinals in a row over whether Rome can 'impose' its interpretation on different bishops' conferences around the world.
Catholic leaders attack 'erosion of respect' for doctors who oppose abortion
Catholic heads in the UK are issuing a robust defence of the Church's abortion teaching after criticism of bishops' stance from within the Catholic hierarchy.
Hard-up cathedrals beg for 'expert' volunteers to save national treasures
Hard-up cathedrals are begging for expert volunteers to come to the rescue in a bid to save England's crumbling national treasures.
KP Yohannan's Believers Church sues Church of South India for defamation
A church controversy has spilled over into legal action after the Believers Church in India filed a defamation suit against The Church of South India.