Church
How a megachurch tragedy nearly destroyed 'Prince of Preachers' Charles Spurgeon
The famed, fiery Baptist pastor Charles Spurgeon was a celebrity pastor of his era â and continues to inspire today â but one tragic megachurch event nearly ended his ministry completely.
The one thing Christian parents think is key to raising their kids into adults who still believe
Christian parents gave their verdict on what they think is most important to bringing up children who don't lose their faith by the time they are adults.
Mob attacks Indian church, two critically injured
ICC says a mob of more than 300 suspected Hindu radicals attacked the Bastar for Christ Movement Church in Jaripara and left nine members of the congregation injured.
Anglican Communion 'in urgent need of a new reformation', says conservative leader
The Anglican Communion is in urgent need of a new reformation, according to a bombastic letter signed by the leader of one of the largest Anglican provinces in the world.
Why evangelicals have a lot to learn from Pope Francis about evangelism
Francis has become well known for unbuttoning during flights home from foreign trips, when his off-the-cuff comments are frequently newsworthy.
Church of England picks up award for 'best use of digital' for Christmas campaign
The Church of England has won an award for its digital campaign over Christmas last year.
Clicks instead of Communion: Church of England goes digital as attendance hits new low
The Church of England's congregations are ditching Mass for Macbooks as regular attendance is being replaced with digital engagement.
Male-only Mount Athos monasteries 'full of unease' after Greece passes transgender law
The conservative Greek Orthodox Church has reacted furiously to the new law.
Bishop of Chester abuse: I am a victim of Victor Whitsey and it cost me everything
Because of the sexual abuse I suffered at the hands of Victor Whitsey I lost my faith, my chosen life as a vicar, my self-belief, my freedom from worry and my dignity.
Late Bishop of Chester investigated after 13 allegations of abuse
Police are investigating allegations of child sex abuse carried out by the late Bishop of Chester, Hubert Victor Whitsey, the Church of England has admitted.
Shortage of monks forces abbey closure after nearly 900 years of prayer
A German monastery almost 900 years old will close due to a shortage of people wanting to be monks.
The strangest church names in London
The Baptist Tabernacle Stockton was far from among the worst title chosen by the original founders.
Income from C of E parishes tops £1 billion for the first time
Church of England parishes raised income which topped £1 billion for the first time in 2015, despite an apparently ongoing decline in church attendance.
Female church leader named as new top pastor at Willow Creek
A woman will take over as lead pastor of the evangelical megachurch Willow Creek Community Church.
'Crucify no voters' graffitied on church walls in Australia's toxic same-sex marriage poll
'Crucify "no" voters' has been graffitied on a Melbourne church in the latest call to violence during Australia's increasingly toxic same-sex marriage postal survey.
Justin Welby apologises to abuse survivor; bishops accuse CofE's insurer of 'horse trading' on settlements
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has apologised to a clerical sexual abuse survivor over the Church of England's response to his claims. Three CofE bishops condemned the Church's insurance company for what it called 'horse trading' over settlements for abuse survivors - though the insurer has challenged the allegation.