Church
Historic Iona Abbey gears up for final refurbishment push
The Iona Community is seeking support for the final stage of the redevelopment of its historic Iona Abbey base after the completion of the first part of its refurbishment project.
Russian Orthodox Church breaks with Constantinople in row over Ukraine
The Russian Orthodox Church said on Monday it had decided to sever all relations with the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
EXCLUSIVE: Evangelical bishops issue blunt warning to Church of England on sexuality
Anglican evangelical bishops have warned of 'major problems' and the danger of division if the Church of England changes its stance on sexuality.
Slain Salvadoran bishop Romero and Pope Paul VI become saints
Pope Francis on Sunday made saints of two of the most contentious Roman Catholic figures of the 20th century â murdered Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero and Pope Paul VI, who reigned over one of the Church's most turbulent eras and enshrined its opposition to contraception.
Andrew Brunson walks free after court sentences him to time served
A Turkish court ruled on Friday that the US evangelical Christian pastor at the centre of a bitter diplomatic row between Ankara and Washington should be released.
America's pastors still back Trump â with reservations
The study found 51 per cent of senior pastors approve of Trump's performance, with 25 per cent strongly approving.
Pope accepts Cardinal Wuerl's resignation over sex abuse crisis
Wuerl was criticised in a grand jury report in August which highlighted his actions regarding priests accused of misconduct.
Church leaders plead with Home Secretary to save Christian family from deportation
Church leaders have signed a letter to the Home Secretary pleading with him to save two teenage boys and their parents from being deported back to Pakistan.
School of Pioneers aims to boost church planting in London
The project is a partnership between Church Mission Society and the Centre for Church Planting and Growth, and is backed by the Bishop of London, Rt Rev Sarah Mullally.
Ashers Bakery: The £500k cost of this Supreme Court case isn't the only price to pay
Sadly for many, myself included, the case has been labelled a battle between two communities that neither side fully represents or speaks for, and that can have no real winners.
Pope compares having an abortion to 'hiring a hit man'
Pope Francis on Wednesday compared having an abortion to hiring a 'hit man' to eliminate a problematic person.
North Korea wants to 'ardently welcome' Pope Francis, South says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has invited Pope Francis to visit Pyongyang.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un invites Pope to visit
Kim Jong-un would like the Pope to visit North Korea, according to a statement from South Korea's presidential office.
'Evangelical' has become too political and needs to be 'reclaimed', says WEA head
The head of the World Evangelical Alliance said that it is "unfortunate" that the term "evangelical" has taken on a more political meaning in the United States and argued that it must be "reclaimed."
Catholic bishops hear the voices of young women at Rome synod
Moved with emotion, Pope Francis shunned his prepared speech in order to speak frankly with the young people present.
Former bishop Heather Cook seeks early release from prison
Former Episcopal Church bishop Heather Cook, who ran over and killed a cyclist while she was texting and driving drunk, could be freed from prison as early as next month if an appeal succeeds.