Church
London's first purpose built CofE church in 40 years celebrates opening
The first purpose built Anglican church in London in 40 years has been opened in Tottenham, London. The 'state of the art' St Francis at the Engine Room opened yesterday to the celebration of community locals.
Archbishop Welby and Patriarch Kirill come together over persecuted Christians in Middle East
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church have issued a joint declaration expressing pain over the persecution of Christians in the Middle East and Africa and appealing to the international community to do more to help.
Pope Francis: Italian drivers 'transforming streets into Formula One tracks'
Drivers caught speeding now have papal backing as Pope Francis urged police to show 'mercy' towards those who break the rules.
Former Bishop of London Richard Chartres introduced as life peer in House of Lords
The former Bishop of London Richard Chartres will be introduced as a life peer in the House of Lords this afternoon.
Why is established Christianity in decline? Truth, Trump and the quality of worship
In America the evangelical brand is being badly tarnished by association with Donald Trump. The 90-year-old Evangelical Association at Princeton has changed its name. The word 'evangelical' is in danger of becoming toxic.
Catholic bishops warn Theresa May against U-turn on faith schools cap
Catholic bishops are warning ministers against a possible U-turn on its pledge to remove the 50 per cent cap on school places allocated on the basis of faith.
Church schools accused of 'misleading' parents over admissions
Church of England schools are misleading parents and failing to be inclusive in their admissions, according to a new report launched today.
Anglo-Catholic parishes congregate in poorest areas
The Church of England's minority Anglo-Catholic fringe congregates in the most deprived areas of the country, according to new research by a traditionalist grouping that suggests priests with Catholic leanings are disproportionately represented in the poorest boroughs.
Archbishop of Canterbury in Moscow for meetings with 'senior political figures'
The Archbishop of Canterbury is visiting Moscow today for a three-day trip including meetings with senior Russian politicians and the Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, a close ally to President Vladimir Putin.
Man accidentally shoots himself and his wife during a church session about gun violence inside the house of God
A man accidentally shoots himself and his wife during a church group discussion about gun violence inside the house of God. The incident occurred in Tennessee last Thursday (Nov. 16). Both the man, 81, and his wife, 80, sustained minor injuries and are going to make full recovery.
'Pearl of Scotland': The nation-shaping Christian leadership of Saint Margaret
Today is the feast day of a Hungarian princess-turned Queen of Scotland â Saint Margaret â who became not only a national treasure to Scots but a spiritual inspiration to Christians across the world.
Pope Francis gifted Lamborghini supercar â but gives it away to help Iraqi Christians
Pope Francis has been gifted a bespoke Lamborghini supercar. The famously ascetic pontiff publicly blessed the car, but elected that it be auctioned off with the proceeds used to help Christian communities attempting to rebuild in the Middle East.
Will the Archbishop of York start wearing his dog collar again?
The Archbishop of York famously cut up his clerical dog collar live on television nearly ten years ago in protest at President Robert Mugabe's regime.
Faith helps shooting survivors cope better, researchers find
The researchers found that community was a key part in helping shooting survivors recover from the trauma.
China's Christians are being told to take down their pictures of Jesus and replace them with President Xi instead
The poor Christians were told to take down the pictures of Jesus in their homes and replace them with photos of Chinese president Xi Jinping if they wanted to receive financial aid.
Christian priest not afraid to openly wear his cross in Saudi Arabia where Christianity is banned
A visiting church leader took every opportunity to wear a large golden cross in the strict Muslim country.