Church
New female Anglican Archbishop of Perth says she favours 'inclusive' approach on same-sex marriage
The Australian newly elected first female Anglican Archbishop, Kay Goldsworthy, has strongly hinted that she personally backs same-sex marriage, saying she has an 'inclusive' approach to the issue but respects the wider position of the church.
Pope Francis in Myanmar: He can expect rape, war crimes and ethnic purging
When Pope Francis visits Myanmar in late November and early December he will be going into a maelstrom of racial conflict, war crimes, gang rape and ethnic purging bordering on genocide.
Charity Commission finds public benefit in Plymouth Brethren Gospel Hall Trusts
The Charity Commission has today published findings from its review of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC) Gospel Hall Trusts, concluding that there are 'no significant regulatory issues relating to the charities' compliance with their governing documents'.
Australian Anglican church elects Kay Goldsworthy as first female archbishop
Australia's first female Anglican archbishop has been elected to head the church in Western Australia. Kay Goldsworthy will replace Roger Herft, who stepped down a year ahead of schedule after admitting he had let down survivors at the royal commission into child sex abuse.
Conviction costs: Sinister Salome and the brutal beheading of St John the Baptist
Today, across several church traditions, is the feast day of the beheading of Saint John the Baptist. John's bloody demise remains a timeless icon of martyrdom, capricious violence and twisted family drama.
'Racism is America's original sin': 3,000 pastors march in Washington to protest white supremacy
Thousands of pastors and religious leaders marched in Washington, DC yesterday in politically charged protest against white supremacy.
Pagans demand return of 'their' buildings they claim were 'stolen' by the church
A leader of some of Britain's pagans is demanding the 'return' of two church buildings as compensation for property they claim was stolen from them during the conversion of England 1,300 years ago.
If necessary use words...What did Francis of Assisi really say?
The Christian gospel involves hearing as well as seeing; word as well as deed.
'The flock have made up their mind': Most Australian Christians back gay marriage ahead of national vote
Most Australian Christians, including Catholics â alongside other religious groups â are expected to back gay marriage in the upcoming referendum, according to a new survey.
Bible belonging to WWII Scottish war-hero 'The Tartan Pimpernel' makes historic homecoming
A Bible belonging to a heroic Scottish Christian minister of the Second World War has been returned to his former church.
Vicar defiant after a lifetime campaigning for gay-rights
A retired vicar involved in a high-profile gay rights case has spoken with defiance about his lifelong campaign for same-sex marriage in the church.
Lying for Jesus: why it matters that our preaching illustrations are actually true
The rewriting, mixing up and complete invention of stories to fit our purposes might feel like a necessary evil in the fight to inspire and encourage our listeners, but as communicators we have to call this what it really is: lying.
The things people say â snapshots from a parish priest
Sometimes I wonder if it's people getting tongue-tied or intimidated by the dog collar. Perhaps it is the one occasion where the sheep can have a bite at the shepherd.
ISIS threatens Pope Francis: 'We will be in Rome'
ISIS' latest propaganda film threatens Pope Francis with fighters seen stamping on a bust of Jesus, defacing pictures of the pontiff, and vowing to come to Rome.
International Strange Music Day: 5 quirky Christian tunes you need to hear
Today is International Strange Music Day. In that spirit, here are five alternative Christian songs you need to hear.
Leading UK musicians join outcry over HTB-linked church's concert ban
Dozens of Britain's most distinguished musicians are urging a central London church that recently became part of the evangelical Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) network to reverse its controversial ban on non-religious music.