Church
Vatican struck by 'lettergate' controversy as conservatives cry foul
First there was 'Vatileaks'. Now there is 'Lettergate'.
Lambeth Conference 2020: 900 bishops to meet in biggest Anglican gathering for a decade
More than 900 bishops from all around the world will be invited to a major Anglican conference in 2020 in what will be the biggest test of Justin Welby's tenure as archbishop of Canterbury.
Believing Jesus is the only way to heaven is 'insanity,' says NYC megachurch pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr.
Michael A. Walrond Jr., senior pastor at First Corinthian Baptist Church in Harlem, New York City, which has more than 10,000 members, has sparked shock online after stating that it is "insanity" to believe that the only way to heaven is to put your faith in salvation through Jesus Christ alone.
Archbishop of Canterbury condemns Salisbury attack as 'sin' and 'terrible event'
The archbishop of Canterbury has condemned the attack of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Salisbury as a 'sin' and a 'terrible event', calling for those responsible to be 'held accountable'.
San Diego bishop condemns Trump's Mexico wall after border visit
San Diego Catholic Bishop Robert McElroy hit out at Donald Trump's visit to the Mexican border earlier this week, where the President displayed several prototypes for his controversial border wall.
Pope Francis could visit Pakistan after meeting with Catholic bishops
Pope Francis could visit Pakistan after hosting the country's Catholic bishops in the Vatican on Thursday.
Church's approach to abuse was to 'stonewall' and 'say nothing', says Rowan Williams' former aide
Rowan Williams' former spin doctor today admitted the Church of England's policy was to 'stonewall' abuse victims.
'Stand up if you're new': How welcoming is your church?
Most churches today hope to be a place of welcome, but are they? A recent study of US protestant churches by LifeWay Research surveyed 1,000 congregations on how they greet their guests.
Northern Ireland pastor reports 'extreme' threats after church showed 'gay cure' film
The pastor of a Northern-Ireland church says the community has received violent threats after its screening of a controversial 'gay cure' documentary.
Speaking in Tongues: Is it real? What does it mean?
Have you ever gone to service and heard people worship in a language that's totally unfamiliar to you? This is called speaking in tongues. Once you learn more about speaking in tongues and how it came to be, you'll learn to appreciate it more and maybe, pray to receive this gift as well.
Church in Wales warns of graveyards running out of space for the dead
The Church in Wales has warned that Wales may soon run out of space to bury the dead, with many cemeteries lacking sufficient space and nearing full capacity.
Church 'overcompensated' for conservative stance on homosexuality by treating paedophile bishop lightly
The Church of England tried to 'overcompensate' for its conservative stance on homosexuality by treating a paedophile bishop lightly, a former archbishop of Canterbury said today.
Church has bias against abuse victims and 'culture of deference and defensiveness', bishop admits
Some clergy still consider criminal record checks for child abuse a 'slur' on their character, a bishop admitted today, and would rather resign than face basic background checks.
US pastor Andrew Brunson faces 35 years in jail, says he's in prison for his faith
Turkish prosecutors have asked for sentences totalling 35 years for US pastor Andrew Brunson, held in prison in Izmir on what are widely regarded as trumped-up espionage charges.
Controversial crucified Stormtrooper art relocated at London church
A controversial art display of a Star Wars Stormtrooper being crucified like Christ has been relocated from its place in a central London church.
Jill Duff, evangelical with oil industry background, appointed bishop of Lancaster
The Rev Dr Jillian (Jill) Duff, the director of Mellitus College, North West, has been appointed as bishop of Lancaster in the diocese of Blackburn.