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Church of England: crisis in clergy numbers, but some hope too
Although there is a looming crisis in numbers of clergy, there are signs that the Church is slowly turning the corner.
Bulgarian Orthodox Church pulls out of Pan-Orthodox Council
The Bulgarian Orthodox Church has effectively withdrawn from the Pan-Orthodox Council due to happen later this month, according to sofiaglobe.com.
Catholic campaigners for women's ordination gain private meeting with Vatican official
A Catholic organisation advocating for women's ordination has been given permission to hold an official demonstration in Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome.
Goal! Colombian missionary uses soccer to encourage Cameroon boys to hear God's Word
A Colombian missionary sent to evangelize in the African nation of Cameroon is using soccer to encourage locals, especially the young ones, to listen to God's Words.
Church of England faces ageing clergy crisis as retirements exceed ordinations
One in four clergy in the Church of England is aged over 60 and just 13 per cent are under 40, according to new figures released today.
BGEA/Orthodox religious liberty summit postponed after fallout from Pope and Patriarch meeting
The conference was designed to bring together around 1,000 Christian leaders from more than 150 countries for a World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians.
Archbishop sacks priest accused of gay sexual relationship with church worker
The archbishop of Miami, Florida has asked a priest to resign due to allegations of gay sexual relationship with a church worker.
Survey says: Megachurch pastors do get higher salaries
A recent survey has confirmed the nagging question on churchgoers minds â pastors from megachurches do get bigger salaries but the size of the church is only one factor in gauging their salaries.
World Council of Churches Israel airport row continues
Several WCC staff and other representatives were detained earlier this month by security staff at Israel's Ben Gurion airport.
New trust formed to take over historic Cornish church
One of the country's oldest parish churches that was once the Cathedral of Cornwall has been leased by the Church of England to an independent trust.
Mark Driscoll announces new church opening date
Driscoll has been leading a congregation at the former Glass and Garden Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, over the last few weeks.
Who was Justin Martyr? The second-century saint tortured and beheaded for his faith
Justin did crucial work in defending the faith against its attackers and developed some fascinating ideas about how ancient philosophers like Plato and Aristotle anticipated Christianity.
Mexico: Church pastor stabbed in suspected religiously motivated attack
A prominent church leader has been stabbed in Tijuana, Mexico, sparking fears of rising religious intolerance, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW).
Syrian Christians march for peace on International Children's Day
Pope Francis has called on Christians around the world to join a special prayer event for the millions of Syrian children who have been killed, displaced or orphaned by the country's brutal civil war.
Big Church Day Out: A chance for church to be family?
Claire Musters and her family loved the Big Church Day Out, but can it really cater for all?
Bachelors behind bars: 13 women gain degrees from Christian college while in prison
Thirteen women serving time in Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women have gained bachelor degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's Leavell College.