Church

'There Is Corruption In The Vatican,' Says Pope, Calls Clerical Sex Abuse An 'Illness'
Pope Francis has admitted that 'There is corruption in the Vatican,' and has called clerical sexual abuse an 'illness'.

Archbishop Of Canterbury Slams Government As It Abandons Plans To Help Lone Child Refugees
The Archbishop of Canterbury has attacked the government's backtracking on its commitment to help thousands of lone refugee children in Europe.

Anglican Evensong To Be Celebrated For First Time Ever In Vatican
For the first time ever Anglican evensong will be celebrated at St Peter's Basilica in the heart of the Catholic church.

How Can Churches Hope To Witness To Christ When They Are Left Empty For Days On End?
Churches could be meeting and serving their neighbours better while also bringing in much needed finance, according to a new report.

German Evangelical Church Invites Pope To Visit In Historic First
Germany's Evangelical Church has invited Pope Francis to visit the country, according to America magazine.

Migrants Labouring For Qatar's FIFA World Cup Are Becoming Christians
Migrant workers in Muslim Qatar preparing for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are becoming Christians, according to Open Doors.

GAFCON Threatens Rebellion Less Than Two Weeks After Church Adopts Conservative Line On Marriage
Arch-conservative Anglican leaders are threatening disruption against the Church of England, less than two weeks after bishops sided with them by refusing to change its teaching on marriage.

John Piper: Why You Shouldn't Take Nude Selfies
John Piper has condemned the practice of taking 'nude selfies' in a recent episode of 'Ask Pastor John', comparing the practice to incest, and calling it 'a deformed sense of sexuality'.

LGBT Campaigners Plot Shock Defeat Of Church's Gay Marriage Stance
LGBT campaigners are plotting an unprecedented defeat of the Church of England's attempt to resist change on its teaching that marriage is exclusively between one man and one woman.

A New Way To Read God's Word? Why You Should Try #BibleBookClub
The Bible Society has launched #BibleBookClub, an initiative that encourages people to invite their friends to join them in reading a book of the Bible together.

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby: 'The Most Important Thing I've Ever Done Is Become A Follower Of Jesus.'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has described how Jesus has walked beside him for more than 40 years - even when he has not wanted him there. Justin Welby says the most important thing he's ever done in his life is become a follower of Jesus.

Evangelical Leaders Attack Vladimir Putin Just As Trump Praises 'Killer' Russian Leader
Evangelical leaders Russell Morre and Kay Warren launched a scathing attack President Vladimir Putin just as US President Donald Trump praised the "killer" Russian leader.
Woman In Vatileaks Trial Claims She Got Messages Via Confession Box
The woman convicted of helping leak Vatican documents says an official left her secret messages in the confession box of a Rome church during the trial.

Transgender Baptisms, Gay Marriage And George Bell: Your Guide To Next Week's General Synod
Transgender transition ceremonies, gambling, gay marriage and the Reformation â all you need to know ahead of Synod.

Church Of England Evangelical Bishop Reveals He Suffered 'Violent And Shocking' Beating By John Smyth
An evangelical bishop in the Church of England has disclosed he was a survivor of a "violent, excruciating and shocking" beating by UK barrister John Smyth QC.

GAFCON Accuses Anglican Head Office Of Deceit Over 'Consequences' For Gay-Affirming Episcopal Church
The global Anglican head office is being accused of deception in a row over the role of the gay-affirming Episcopal Church in the USA.