Church
Pope Francis' black eye: 'I was punched' he jokes
Pope Francis talked of peace and reconciliation as he sported an impressive black eye on his last day of his tour of Colombia.
Most Catholics now back abortion - poll
Most British Catholics now back abortion, according to a new census which shows a dramatic shift in Christians' social views.
CofE's floating church to take the Gospel to London's canals
The Church of England has launched a pioneering new initiative to bring its message to a sometimes forgotten demographic in London â those who dwell not on land, but on the water.
Finland's Lutheran pastors petition government over deported Christian converts
More than 400 Lutheran pastors in Finland have signed a petition expressing concern over the government deporting immigrants who have converted to Christianity.
Is Jeremy Corbyn on the road to Rome?
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was seen in the queue for Holy Communion at a Catholic Church. Did he actually receive it, and if so what might this mean?
Australian Anglicans brand Scottish Episcopal Church 'contrary to the teaching of Christ'
Australian Anglicans have passed a motion branding the Scottish church's decision to permit gay marriage as 'contrary to the teaching of Christ'.
Can Pope Francis help dispel the darkness of murder and violence from Colombia?
Pope Francis, on his fifth visit to his native Latin America, is visiting Colombia with a message of peace. But despite a fragile three-month ceasefire, the country is still riven with conflict and has millions upon millions of internally displaced people.
DACA repeal: Steve Bannon in furious row with Catholic Church
A senior Catholic bishop is hitting back at Steve Bannon, Donald Trump's former chief strategist, after the far-right spokesman accused the Catholic Church of being economically motivated to oppose deporting immigrants.
New Archbishop of Wales: The Church is seen as only living for itself
The new Archbishop of Wales says his Church is seen as looking after its own interests before others as he seeks to address a steady decline in attendance and participation.
Modern-day monasticism: Why the Kingdom of God is closer than you think
The Kingdom of God is closer than you think, says Chris Webb, a Benedictine Anglican priest whose new book invites people into a 'God-soaked Life' of intimate awareness of the divine amid the everyday.
Threefold role for new Lambeth bishop includes Falklands and Armed Forces
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has commissioned and licensed Bishop Tim Thornton as the new Bishop to HM Forces, Bishop for the Falkland Islands and Bishop at Lambeth.
Lidl apologises for removing church crosses from food packaging
The supermarket chain Lidl has apologised after it was found to have airbrushed Christian crosses from images on some of its food packaging. They said the 'mistake' would be rectified 'as soon as possible'.
Church in Wales elects John Davies as its new Archbishop
The Church in Wales has elected Bishop John Davies, the current Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, to lead it as Archbishop of Wales. He is active as a Christian Aid trustee and concerned with issues of ethical investments.
Church of England bishops join calls for end to indefinite migrant detention
Church of England bishops are accusing politicians of 'dehumanising' migrants after an investigation unearthed 'shocking' levels of abuse at an immigration detention centre.
Abuse victim taking legal action against Church of England after Liverpool vicar continued working after conviction
A man who was abused as a schoolboy by a vicar at a church in Liverpool is taking legal action against the Church of England after the guilty clergyman remained in the Church for 24 years after being convicted.
Conservative Archbishop's snub: Why I won't be attending Justin Welby's Anglican summit
The influential Archbishop of Nigeria is rejecting an invite to the upcoming summit of Anglican leaders hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury in October.