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Prince Charles tells IICSA of 'deep personal regret' for his support of Peter Ball
Prince Charles tells IICSA of 'deep personal regret' for his support of Peter Ball

Prince Charles has denied trying to influence a police investigation into disgraced Bishop Peter Ball.

#MeToo movement prods Southern Baptists to launch sexual abuse probe
#MeToo movement prods Southern Baptists to launch sexual abuse probe

The Southern Baptist Convention is to form a Sexual Abuse Presidential Study Group in the wake of repeated scandals and a resolution at the SBC's annual meeting in June urging action.

Bishop Michael Curry to have surgery for prostate cancer
Bishop Michael Curry to have surgery for prostate cancer

Curry, whose sermon at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle catapulted him to prominence around the world, said he had been diagnosed with the disease a few months ago.

Pastor Andrew Brunson transferred to house arrest
Pastor Andrew Brunson transferred to house arrest

The report came one week after a Turkish court ruled to keep Andrew Brunson, a Christian pastor from North Carolina, in detention while he is tried for terrorism and espionage.

Top Gear meets Songs of Praise: What happened at the UK's biggest Christian men's gathering?
Top Gear meets Songs of Praise: What happened at the UK's biggest Christian men's gathering?

For a few days in summer a farmer's field becomes home to an enormous marquee, a mess tent, prayer shed and hundreds of tents, caravans and camper vans.

Archbishop of Canterbury gathers Christians and Muslims to talk peacebuilding and reconciliation
Archbishop of Canterbury gathers Christians and Muslims to talk peacebuilding and reconciliation

The Archbishop of Canterbury hosted the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Shaykh Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb, this week to discuss how religious leaders can help faith communities address conflict and help their societies to thrive.

Pastor Andrew Brunson remains in jail after court hearing
Pastor Andrew Brunson remains in jail after court hearing

Imprisoned US missionary Pastor Andrew Brunson is to remain behind bars following a court hearing today.

A pilgrimage to the past: Why I'm proud of my awkward spiritual ancestors
A pilgrimage to the past: Why I'm proud of my awkward spiritual ancestors

As a Baptist, pilgrimage is not really part of my tradition. But some places feel special to me, and on Saturday I visited one of them.

20 Indian Christians hurt in attack on prayer meeting
20 Indian Christians hurt in attack on prayer meeting

Local reports say 35 Hindu radicals stormed a prayer meeting in Raikashipur village as more than 150 Christians met for prayer.

Paula White: 'Jesus as a Refugee' is different to those who are entering the US illegally
Paula White: 'Jesus as a Refugee' is different to those who are entering the US illegally

Amid the hysteria surrounding the separation of immigrant families who recently entered the United States illegally, one of President Donald Trump's spiritual advisers, Paula White, is speaking out in support of stronger border laws and explains the difference between Jesus as a refugee and those who break immigration laws.

Church of England goes for growth with more than 100 new churches planned
Church of England goes for growth with more than 100 new churches planned

The scheme will see new Christian communities in areas including the Kent coast, housing estates in Plymouth and market towns in Cambridgeshire at a cost of £27 million.

More churches need to adopt sound business practices, says new Elim executive director
More churches need to adopt sound business practices, says new Elim executive director

The new executive director of Elim Pentecostal Church fears too many churches are ill-prepared to meet their legal obligations.

Pope Francis is popular with the world's Catholics – but he is fighting fierce internal battles

When Pope Francis wanted to appoint a woman as deputy head of the Vatican press office in 2016, he quickly ran into opposition from the Catholic Church's male-dominated hierarchy.

#MeToo movement hits Hong Kong's churches as report reveals clergy sexual harassment
#MeToo movement hits Hong Kong's churches as report reveals clergy sexual harassment

A report released on Sunday by the Hong Kong Christian Council (HKCC) has rocked churches in the territory, with revelations of the sexual harassment of women by clergy.

After Jerusalem, how strong is GAFCON?
After Jerusalem, how strong is GAFCON?

Around 2,000 delegates from around the world have returned home from Jerusalem after the third international gathering of the Global Anglican Future Conference, known generally as 'GAFCON'.

Priests in the Philippines want guns to protect themselves
Priests in the Philippines want guns to protect themselves

Priests in the Philippines are applying for gun carry permits in record numbers after three of them were murdered during the last six months.