Church
Disillusioned former Queen's chaplain Gavin Ashenden received into the Catholic Church
Former Queen's chaplain Dr Gavin Ashenden is today being formally received into the Catholic Church.
Church of England defends appointment of Stephen Cottrell as Archbishop of York
The Church of England has defended the appointment of Stephen Cottrell as the next Archbishop of York.
Stephen Cottrell's appointment as Archbishop of York exposes divisions in the Church of England
Orthodox Anglicans have challenged the appointment of Stephen Cottrell as the next Archbishop of York.
Pope ends pontifical secret in sex abuse cases
Members of the clergy who commit sexual violence or abuse minors will no longer be able to hide behind the pontifical secret after it was abolished by Pope Francis.
Former chaplain to the Queen converts to Catholicism
Dr Gavin Ashenden, former chaplain to the Queen and an outspoken critic of the Church of England, has joined the Catholic Church.
Stephen Cottrell announced as the new Archbishop of York
The Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell has been announced today as the next Archbishop of York, succeeding Dr John Sentamu.
Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke dies aged 79
Evangelist and Christ for All Nations founder Reinhard Bonnke has died at the age of 79.
Former Kirk Moderator's 'reverse advent calendar' encourages acts of kindness
The former Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has launched a 'reverse advent calendar' encouraging tiny acts of kindness in the run up to Christmas.
Changing Church doctrine on marriage is an 'insult to the love of LGBTQI people'
Evangelicals in the Methodist Church have been strongly encouraged by a gay celibate Christian to fight attempts to change the Church's historic position on marriage.
Church of England says it will 'vigorously challenge' any attempt to further liberalise UK's abortion laws
The Church of England has said it will "vigorously challenge" any attempts in Parliament to increase the upper time limit on abortion beyond the current 24 weeks.
Church in Wales prepares to enter landmark centenary year
A charity appeal, evangelistic initiatives and a visit by the Archbishop of Canterbury are some of the ways the Church in Wales will be celebrating its 100th birthday.
Asylum seeker who fled extremists becomes Church of Scotland minister
A former asylum seeker who escaped Islamic extremists in his native Pakistan is today being ordained as a minister in the Church of Scotland.
Dozens of church leaders sign open letter to bishops urging strong stand on abortion
An open letter calling on bishops in the Church of England to defend the unborn in the face of radical proposals by the Labour and Lib Dem parties has been signed by dozens of clergy and lay members.
Evangelicals in the Methodist Church meet to discuss response to gay wedding plans
Evangelicals have been holding a series of regional events to consider their future in the Methodist Church after it signalled its intention to allow same-sex weddings in its chapels earlier this year.
Bradford Cathedral celebrates its 100th anniversary
A celebration at Bradford Cathedral on Sunday caps a year of special events to mark its 100th anniversary.
Churches Together in England rejects gay President nomination
A presidential seat in Churches Together in England (CTE) is being left as an 'empty chair' after a gay leader in the Quaker movement was nominated to the post.