Church
Dozens of faith groups announce fossil fuel divestment ahead of COP26
UK and Irish Churches are among 72 faith institutions to have announced they are divesting from fossil fuels.
Anglicans told to be 'less adversarial' as they debate gender, sexuality and marriage
A guide on the Living in Love and Faith process says they should adopt a "more conversational listening approach that involves genuine encounter".
Unusual secrecy attends Biden's first meeting with Pope Francis as president
The unusual clampdown surrounding what is expected to be a roughly hour-long conversation is all the more curious as this pope and president are perhaps more aligned on world affairs than any combination since Reagan met the equally anti-communist, socially conservative John Paul II.
Archbishop 'gravely concerned' by LGBT proposals in Ghana
The Archbishop of Canterbury has distanced himself from Anglican bishops in Ghana who have come out in support of a Bill that would make it a crime to be gay, bisexual or transgender.
Eastern Orthodox patriarch discusses climate change and religious freedom with Biden
The spiritual head of Eastern Orthodox Christians called on religious and political leaders to fight climate change during a visit to the US capital on Monday.
Pandemic driving up demand for exorcisms - Catholic priest
A Catholic priest has claimed that the pandemic is behind a rise in people asking for exorcisms.
£2m funding boost for historic churches and meeting houses in England
Over a dozen historic churches and meeting houses are to benefit from a £2m government grant to fund urgent repairs.
Archbishop warns against 'unsafe' assisted suicide proposals
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has told the House of Lords today that Baroness Meacher's Assisted Dying Bill is "unsafe".
Hillsong UK purchases iconic north London theatre
It is the first time that the Australia-based church will own a venue in the UK after renting the Dominion Theatre close to London's Oxford Street since 2005.
Vatican census shows Catholicism growing everywhere but Europe
As Catholicism grows in Africa and America, Europe sees its faithful diminish, a Vatican survey finds.
Faith leaders in joint stand against legalisation of assisted suicide
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Rabbi and the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales have warned of the risk to vulnerable people if assisted suicide is legalised.
Michael Nazir-Ali says he had 'no choice' but to leave Church of England
Former Church of England bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has defended his decision to join the Catholic Church.
Archbishop of York joins peers in remembering 'deeply religious' Sir David Amess
Sir David Amess has been remembered by peers in the House of Lords as a devoted MP whose Christian faith underpinned everything he did.
Pope expresses sadness over attacks in Britain, Norway and Afghanistan
Pope Francis has spoken of his closeness to victims of attacks in Britain, Norway and Afghanistan and their families.
Contact, listen and bless - 3 ways to support the bereaved
Christians in bereavement ministry have been sharing how the Church can be there for people experiencing the loss of a loved one.
Church must go beyond gestures in racism response, say black Christian leaders
Rev Les Isaac, Marcia Dixon and David Shosanya were in conversation at the national Christian Resources Exhibition.