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Pope condemns 'evil' pastors who burden others
During the Extraordinary Synod on the Family, Pope Francis urged clergy to pay attention to "the debates of the time" and the "anguishes" of Catholics.
Anglican clergy sign 'love letter to gay bishops'
Hundreds of Anglican clergy and laity have signed an open letter supporting gay bishops in the Church of England.
Bishop: 'Money has become a false God'
The former Bishop of Worcester, Peter Selby, says people's lives are dominated by greed and fear.
Pope Francis faces sternest test yet as bishops and cardinals address divorce
The Synod on the Family will address the Church's doctrine that a Catholic divorcee who remarries without obtaining an annulment cannot receive Holy Communion.
Pope Francis emerges as favourite for Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize, announced in Oslo next Friday, could be won by a Pope for the first time.
New York seminary in crisis - did staff resign or were they fired?
The Episcopal Church's oldest seminary in is in uproar as it remains unclear whether most of the faculty staff went on strike, resigned or were fired.
The future of 'Christian' fiction?
Deserved or otherwise, Christian fiction doesn't have the best reputation. Can a new imprint from a Christian publisher dedicated to producing quality fiction turn things around?
Chris Russell: How to share your faith effectively
Rev Chris Russell, the Archbishop of Canterbury's advisor for evangelism and witness, on the importance of sharing our faith.
Lambeth Conference in jeopardy over homosexuality row
The ten-yearly gathering of more than 600 Anglican bishops from around the world is in jeopardy because of the row over homosexuality, writes Ruth Gledhill
Peter Tatchell: 'Gay bishops will be outed'
After a Church of England bishop said one in ten bishops could be secretly gay, gay rights campaigners have been calling for 'openness' and an end to 'hypocrisy'.
Threat of lawsuit against Catholic Church following bishop's affair
The husband of a woman thought to have had an affair with a Catholic bishop is threatening to sue the Church.
Catholic Bishop Kieran Conry resigns after being 'unfaithful' to priestly vows
The Catholic Bishop of Arundel and Brighton has resigned after close relationships with parishioners, including one with a married woman.
Veggie-gate â Bob and Larry's new look revealed amid fan revolt
The theologically-minded singing vegetables from VeggieTales have been given a new upgraded look... but not everyone's happy.
US pastors paid up to $300,000 - are Church of England vicars getting a raw deal?
Attractive pension plans, bonuses and salaries of up to $300,000 are just some of the rewards on offer at America's churches.
Parish church sells painting for £20,000 without permission
Diocesan court calls the sale "really, really stupid", but not "dishonest".
Tomato catchup â new-look VeggieTales revealed, but no Bob and Larry... yet
The theologically-minded singing vegetables from VeggieTales have been given a new look, after advances in technology left the creators concerned they were behind the times.