Church
Future of the Christian Resources Exhibition in doubt
One of the biggest Christian events in the calendar looks to have an uncertain future after its current owners decided to sell up. The Christian Resources Exhibition (CRE) is being sold by Bible Society.
New Vatican role for US archbishop signals move to a more moderate Church
The Pope has appointed a leading moderate bishop to an important post in the Vatican, signalling once more his determination to move the Catholic Church more towards the centre.
Vatileaks trial: Priest jailed, journalists cleared over stories alleging graft
The two reporters published books last year that depicted a Vatican plagued by greed and corruption.
Divorced and remarried Christians must not have sex, says Archbishop
The Archbishop also warns that openly gay couples should not be accepted into parish life because they are a danger to the faith of children.
Cash grants help churches keep roofs safe for another rainy day
Nearly 300 beautiful and historic Church of England parish churches have been given vital funds to repair their roofs.
Archbishop of Canterbury wishes 'Eid Mubarak' to Muslims: 'We rejoice with you'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has wished Muslims "Eid Mubarak" as the Islamic fast in Ramadan comes to an end and the celebrations begin.
Britain's Methodist Church to consider same-sex marriage
While the commitment to revisit its position does not necessarily mean the Church will decide to sanction same-sex relationships, many contributors to the debate expressed the hope that it would.
Apart from a big fight over homosexuality, what else is happening at General Synod?
Other than conversations on sexuality, what is happening at general synod this weekend?
Archbishop of Canterbury: Politicians must tackle 'xenophobia and racism' post Brexit vote
The Archbishop of Canterbury has slammed the tone of the EU referendum campaign as "unacceptable" and warned the UK's politics was "in danger" of stoking division.
Why St Paul approved of sex, and why our bodies really matter
Paula Gooder says we've imbibed a view of the body that says it's inherently bad or inferior. And that isn't remotely what the Bible teaches.
Shared Conversations: Can the Church of England prevent a split over gay marriage?
The Church of England is engaged in a desperate programme to reconcile factions so opposed that one side often does not recognise the other as real Christians.
Court to decide on whether vacant Catholic Church property needs to be taxed as what atheist group demands
An atheist organisation has filed a brief in court supporting a city's decision to tax a vacant Catholic Church property in Madison, Wisconsin.
London church saves public over £300k per year through homeless work
A new report says that a church in north London is saving the public purse money by offering a home to 50 destitute men addicted to drugs or alcohol or suffering mental health problems
Battle looms in Church of England over 'blessings' for gay marriage
Evangelicals are preparing to block what they fear is an attempt to introduce same-sex blessings to the Church of England.
Pope Francis: I will not bow to conservative critics
Pope Francis has pledged he will not be deterred from making changes by the strong rhetoric of the ultra-conservative wing of the Catholic Church. But nor will he chop off their heads, he said.
Gospel singer Travis Greene to start his own church called Forward City
Gospel singer Travis Greene, best known for songs such as "Intentional" and "Thank You For Being God," cannot contain his excitement now that he is going to take his ministry forward by starting his own church.