Church
Did the Church of England's divisions over homosexuality contribute to child sex abuse cover-up?
The Church of England's historic opposition to homosexuality and women bishops may have fuelled sex abuse, an inquiry heard.
Paedophile priests passed vulnerable teenage boys between them, inquiry hears
Paedophile priests 'hiding in plain sight' passed teenage boys between them in order to abuse them, an inquiry heard today.
Bishops accused of 'arrogance which equates the church with God'
The Church of England considered itself above the law and only accountable to God when it faced allegations of child sexual abuse, an inquiry heard today.
'Amateur' and 'shameful': Church of England under intense scrutiny over abuse
The Church of England may have a tendency to make child victims responsible for sexual abuse rather than the perpetrators, an inquiry heard today.
GAFCON conservative Anglicans face tensions over women bishops ahead of June meeting
The GAFCON conservative Anglican grouping, set up to resist what it perceives as a liberal drift in the Anglican Communion, is facing internal pressures over its position on female bishops following the consecration of a woman bishop in one of its constituent provinces.
Simple message on Billy Graham's gravestone shared by son Franklin
Franklin Graham, the eldest son of the famed preacher Billy Graham who died last month at the age of 99, has shared with his followers on social media the 'simple' message written on this father's gravestone.
Archbishop of York could face police investigation for failing to act over abuse allegations
The Archbishop of York could face a police investigation for his failure to report allegations of sexual abuse, according to the lawyer of one victim.
Andy Savage update: Memphis church 'wrapping up' investigation into pastor's alleged sexual assault
Highpoint Church in Memphis, Tennessee has released a statement updating its members on an investigation that is 'wrapping up' into the pastor Andy Savage, who has been accused of an alleged sexual assault in 1998 and who remains on leave.
Police consider investigation into former archbishop as CofE braced for more revelations of abuse cover-up
The Church of England is bracing itself for more revelations of how senior figures covered up child sex abuse with police considering whether to press charges against the former archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey.
Tears, laughter and deep gratitude to God as Billy Graham is laid to rest
The funeral service of Rev Billy Graham began with a dignified procession in which his coffin, a pine plywood casket made by inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, was brought into the tent in the grounds of his library in Charlotte.
Vatican releases slap down document rebuking modern-day heresies
The Vatican has issued a major document slapping down what it sees as modern day heresies.
What is the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, and should evangelicals believe it?
Biblical inerrancy is the view that the Bible is without error in anything it affirms.
Moody Bible Institute demands staff sign Chicago Statement on biblical inerrancy
Moody Bible Institute, one of the bastions of American evangelicalism, has clamped down on a perceived theological drift among its staff, demanding they sign an ultra-conservative statement of faith on biblical inerrancy.
#MeToo hits the Vatican as clergy accused of exploiting nuns for free labour
A high profile Vatican magazine has denounced how male cardinals and bishops treat nuns as lowly servants.
Birmingham priest ready for prison after ignoring fine for political protest
A Birmingham priest says he is ready to serve prison time after refusing to pay a £515 fine for a 'conscience'-based protest at an arms fair.
As Britain freezes, Christians are helping the homeless survive. But is charity enough?
Severe snow and sub-zero temperatures have wreaked havoc across the UK, but present a dire threat to those living without shelter. With weather predicted to worsen, churches and homelessness groups across the country are opening their doors to help those in need, and have condemned the 'injustice' of the rough sleeping crisis.