Church
CofE bishops adopt international definition of antisemitism
The bishops of the Church of England have formally adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism.
Replacement of Andrew Brunson's prosecutor leads to hopes he might be freed
The Turkish prosecutor responsible for trying US pastor Andrew Brunson, has been replaced, leading to hopes his long-running case might be taking a different turn.
Yes, he's the 'God of all comfort': but it's not what you think
The sense that life is about us having the most pleasant time possible has pervaded our culture and can easily then infect the church.
Vatican is preparing a response to Vigano accusations of abuse cover-up
The Vatican is preparing a response to bombshell allegations made by an Italian archbishop who asked Pope Francis to step down.
Church of Scotland says it will focus on being a force for good after fall in affiliation
The Church of Scotland has said it will continue to focus on being a force for good in communities after last week's Social Attitudes survey revealed the scale of the challenge on its hands.
Leading Muslim organisation calls for Franklin Graham to be banned from Britain
Franklin Graham should be banned from Britain, according to the country's leading Muslim organisation.
Former bishop named as suspect in sex abuse cover-up investigation
A former Chilean bishop staunchly defended by Pope Francis after being accused of helping to conceal sexual abuse has been named a suspect in two criminal investigations into alleged cover-ups
China outlaws large underground Protestant church in Beijing
The Zion church had for years operated with relative freedom, hosting hundreds of worshippers every weekend in an expansive specially renovated hall in north Beijing.
10-year-old orphan threatened with eviction gets a home
A 10-year-old orphan being supported by a Church of Scotland minister has been guaranteed a home after being threatened with eviction.
What does the British Social Attitudes survey really say about Anglican decline?
The number of Brits who self-identify as Anglicans has halved in the last 15 years, and our national church now claims the allegiance of only 14 per cent of us.
Russia plans huge 'Game of Thrones' cathedral dedicated to armed forces
Russia is planning to build one of the tallest Orthodox cathedrals in the world, dedicated to its military.
UN secretary-general praises evangelicals' work with refugees
WEA secretary general Bishop Efraim Tendero met Guterres at the UN headquarters in New York to talk about their shared concern for human rights, religious liberty and social issues.
CofE facing 'unrelenting decline' as number of Brits identifying as Anglican halves in 15 years
There is an 'unrelenting decline' in Church of England and Church of Scotland numbers, particularly among young people, according to the latest figures from the British Social Attitudes survey.
South Sudan church mourns murdered youth coordinator
The Episcopal Church of South Sudan's national youth cooordinator has been killed by gunmen who targeted his vehicle.
Bishop of Reading announces retirement
The Bishop of Reading, Rt Revd Andrew Proud, has announced he will retire next year. His last official engagement takes place on Easter Sunday.
Government unveils £1.8m scheme to preserve listed places of worship for future generations
The Government has launched a new pilot programme to repair and maintain historic places of worship across England.