Church

Bishop Explains How Her 'Extraordinary' Experience Of The Love Of God Inspired Her
The Bishop of Newcastle, England, Christine Hardman has shared her personal testimony, and how her 'extraordinary' experiences of God and church inspired her convictions about church today.

Do some of the original supporters of Pope Francis now want him to resign?
A Catholic commentator in Italy is suggesting that some of the cardinals who voted for Francis to succeed Benedict XVI now want him to resign to avert a rift in the Church

Vicar Caught In Church Chair Controversy
A storm has erupted after a vicar installed a children's table and chairs in a 12th century church.

Defiant Jesus Talk From The Archbishop Of York: 'We Are Here To Change And Transform The World'
The Archbishop of York, the Bishop of Durham and 23 other northern bishops will join local parishes for 450 evangelism events from abseiling to coffee mornings

Talk About Jesus, Not About How The Archbishop Voted On Brexit, Bishop Tells Christians
The Bishop of Durham is urging Christians to avoid talking about the Church in a four-day evangelism event this weekend.

WATCH: Powerful Video Featuring Pope Francis Urges Prayer For Persecuted Christians
Pope Francis is imploring Christians to pray for their persecuted sisters and brothers during the month of March.

Coptic Christians In New York Begin Services In Disused Catholic Church
A redundant Roman Catholic church building in New York is set to be brought back to life by a congregation of Coptic Christians.

Russian Orthodox Lent Has Started, But Most Russians Won't Be Giving Anything Up
Only a quarter of Russians will keep the Orthodox season of Lent, a poll has found, despite the rising profile and influence of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Indian Clergyman's Anti-Women Rant Goes Viral
A video of an Indian clergyman is causing controversy after it went viral, appearing to show him suggesting women should be "drowned in the depths of the sea".

Bishop Opposed To Women Priests Warned Of 'Anxiety And Distress' Over His Promotion To Sheffield
Philip North, the traditionalist Bishop of Burnley nominated for promotion to Sheffield, is being warned of 'the level of pastoral anxiety and distress' in the area about his arrival.

St David's Day: 4 Reasons He Was An Awesome Saint
Today is St David'd Day, when the world recognises the iconic patron saint of the Wales. Who was he?

#AshesToGo At Start Of Lent As Clergy Offer Commuters 'Ash n' Dash'
Commuters and office workers will be offered 'ashes to go' in a series of innovative schemes by clergy marking the start of Lent.

Why Do Christians Get 'Ashed' On Ash Wednesday?
Social media is helping make Ash Wednesday better known â but what does it mean?
Theresa May: We Must Stand Up For Persecuted Christians
Theresa May has vowed to stand up for persecuted Christians in an address to Church leaders in Downing Street on Tuesday.

Does Being Conservative On Gay Sex Help Church Growth?
Anglicans must listen more carefully to the rapidly growing conservative provinces like Nigeria and South America, according to the head of major project assessing the state of the Church around the world.

St Paul's Celebrates First Female Chorister In 1000 Years
St Paul's Cathedral has appointed its first ever woman into its adult choir, a milestone in the Cathedral's 1000 year history.