Church
A prayer for the Tories vying to be the next Prime Minister
The Evangelical Alliance has released a short prayer for Christians to use in conjunction with the Tory leadership contest.
The Church of England needs to think more clearly about transgender issues
The clear and rational stance taken by the Roman Catholic Church in its document 'Male and Female He Created Them: Towards a path of dialogue on the question of gender theory in education' stands in contrast to the confused thinking of the Church of England.
Dean of Wakefield Cathedral proposes compromise in dispute over female celebrants
The Dean of Wakefield Cathedral has proposed a compromise following a dispute with a traditionalist parishioner who could not in conscience accept communion from a female celebrant.
Michael Palin gets behind campaign warning of Deathwatch Beetle threat to historic churches
The UK's historic churches are in need of support as they struggle to protect their buildings from leaking roofs, crumbling stone work and the dreaded Deathwatch Beetle, warns a new campaign fronted by Michael Palin.
Anglican clergy claim Bishop of Chelmsford told them to leave C of E â despite his denials
The Bishop of Chelmsford told "more than 30" clergy that if they didn't agree with his diocese's approach to sexuality they could quit the Church of England, it was claimed today.
John Stott's Right Hand: Frances Whitehead remembered
The formidable secretary to John Stott for 55 years enabled the late church leader and theologian to achieve all that he achieved
Vatican document says no to current trends in gender ideology
The Vatican has responded to the ongoing debate on human sexuality with a new document rejecting some of the current interpretations of gender ideology.
'The final part of the great Christian mystery' - Church leaders reflect on the meaning of Pentecost
Church leaders have shared their reflections on the meaning of Pentecost and the significance of coming together in prayer.
Thousands of Christians fill Trafalgar Square for Pentecost celebration Thy Kingdom Come
Trafalgar Square was filled with thousands of Christians from across denominations and traditions for a major Pentecost celebration at the heart of the capital today.
Put your Brexit differences aside and pray together for the nation, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury is inviting people to put aside their differences over Brexit and come together in prayer this Pentecost.
Pope approves change to Lord's Prayer but UK's Catholics will stick with original
The Pope has signed off on changes to the Lord's Prayer in Italian but Catholics in the UK will continue to use the original English version for now.
Ex-Vatican treasurer's child sex offence conviction should stand - prosecutor
Jailed former Vatican treasurer George Pell will find out within weeks whether his conviction on child sex offences stands, is overturned or he has to face another trial after prosecutors on Thursday urged an Australian court to reject his appeal.
Dutch Baptists on the way to merger
Two Baptist denominations in the Netherlands are making steady progress on the road to unity. After years of intense talks since 2011, their leaders recently signed a 'declaration of intention', agreeing to form one organisation in the near future.
WWII veteran and Salvation Army commissioner, 95, skydives into Normandy to remember D-Day
A Salvation Army Commissioner who first parachuted into Normandy 75 years ago for D-Day was today jumping again over the site of that historic invasion in memory of his fallen comrades.
Archbishop remembers bravery and sacrifice of all those who took part in D-Day
The Archbishop of Canterbury was among those remembering the brave members of the Allied forces who took part in D-Day 75 years ago in what was a major turning point in World War Two.
Bishop of Chelmsford denies suggesting vicar could leave Church of England over transgender views
The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Rev Stephen Cottrell, said in a letter to clergy that he did not ask or imply that vicar John Parker should leave the Church of England on account of his views