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Spike in suicides among Irish Catholic priests reported amid low morale over decline and abuse scandals
At least eight priests in Ireland have committed suicide in the past 10 years, according to recent reports given at meetings of the Association of Catholic Priests (ACP).
Pope Francis donates â¬50,000 to Greek island Lesbos' earthquake relief
Pope Francis has donated â¬50,000 to the stricken Greek island of Lesbos after it was hit by a powerful earthquake last month.
Kurdistan opens huge church for Iraqi, Syrian refugees
One of the largest churches in the Middle East has been consecrated in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Lord Carey's son says his father was a victim of changing attitudes to abuse
The son of former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has attacked the Church of England for its lack of sympathy for his father after he was found to have 'colluded' with predatory paedophile former bishop Peter Ball.
Two Church of England bishops welcome controversial 'missionary bishop'
Two Church of England bishops are welcoming a controversial 'missionary' bishop consecrated last week by a splinter Anglican church.
Same-sex relationships - a trend to follow, challenge or ignore?
John Appleby, a member of the General Synod of the Church of England, which will debate homosexuality when it meets in York this weekend, says it is unhelpful and often insulting to assume of others that they are either 'for' or 'against' something when there may be many shades in between.
Pope Francis on baby Charlie Gard and the 'duty' to defend human life
Pope Francis has intervened in the Charlie Gard baby case, speaking up for the need to defend human life, especially when it is 'wounded by illness'.
British Christians overwhelmingly backed Tories in general election, figures reveal
British Christians were disproportionately likely to vote Tory in the recent general election, figures have shown.
Need to refresh your heart towards the Bible? 6 creative new ways to read Scripture
Sometimes we can lose our spark for reading the Bible. Perhaps reading Scripture feels like it has turned into a chore? Here are six new ways to read the Bible.
Pope Francis shakes up Vatican: replaces conservative doctrinal chief Cardinal Mueller
In a major shake up of the Vatican's administration on Saturday, Pope Francis replaced Catholicism's top theologian, a conservative German cardinal who has been at odds with the pontiff's vision of a more inclusive Church.
Can the Methodist Church pull out of its nose dive? 'We need God to do something,' Conference told
This week's Methodist Conference was faced with figures showing a staggering decline in the numerical strength of the denomination.
More beer, less booty: The perilous pressures of Bible translation
Translating the Bible isn't easy. Just ask the team of scholars behind the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible, the most widely read contemporary English translation of Scripture.
Rebel 'missionary bishop' Andy Lines to be consecrated
A controversial 'missionary bishop' will today be consecrated at an Anglican conference in Wheaton College, Illinois.
Married and ordained together: Why this couple are hopeful for the Church of England
With an 81-year-old is now eight times more likely to attend services than an 18-year-old, Mark and Emily are part of a crucial influx of younger worshippers if the Church is ever to reverse the decline.
I wish Andy Lines well, though I have a few questions about GAFCON
A former tank commander, Andy Lines spoke with passion, clarity and thoughtfulness about what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.
Justin Welby's evangelism challenge to Christians: 'Do something'
The Archbishop of Canterbury is challenging Christians around the world to follow up 10 days of prayer with action.