Church

Opium addict and derelict: The extraordinary life of Francis Thompson, Christian poet
Francis Thompson is remembered for some of the greatest spiritual verse in the English language.

Jailed Vietnamese pastor is denied vital medical treatment
Nguyen Trung Ton was arrested in July last year with other members of his pro-democracy group, Brotherhood for Democracy.

Dare to Care: We should be kinder to each other, says Girls' Brigade film
A Girls' Brigade mission initiative has launched a new film exploring the issue of kindness.

4 priests kidnapped in Nigeria are free
The Catholic priests were abducted by gunmen as they returned from a meeting in Warri.

Bulgarian evangelicals warn of parliament's move to take control of religion
Bulgarian evangelicals have asked for prayer in the face of a new religion bill that threatens a draconian clampdown on minority faiths.

Rare gold cross found in medieval Bulgarian fortress
Bulgarian archaeologists have discovered a rare gold reliquary cross during excavations at a medieval stronghold dating back to the Second Bulgarian Empire.

Churches commemorate First World War 100 years after Armistice
Churches across the country are holding Remembrance services on Sunday to mark the moment the guns fell silent at the end of World War One.
Is an armistice needed for divided nations and churches?
We have witnessed the rise in populism and nationalism, not least across Europe but wider afield too.

Magazines show a village at war
Parish magazines published in a Hertfordshire village from 1914 to 1918 reveal poignant insights into life in the rural community during the First World War.

Evangelist Billy Graham remembered on 100th birthday
The late Billy Graham was being remembered today by his family on what would have been his 100th birthday.

RT Kendall asks for prayers as wife suffers crippling pain
Theologian RT Kendall is asking supporters for prayers as his wife battles severe back pain.

The Rosary: what is it and why do Catholics use it in prayer?
(Partner Post) The Rosary beads are used to help the believer keep track of where they are in the Rosary, which is not one prayer but actually a succession of prayers and Hail Marys.

Asia Bibi's lawyer says there are no grounds for keeping her in jail
The lawyer for Asia Bibi has said he does not believe there are any grounds for a review of her case to take place.

Archbishop, theologian, reformer: 9 quotes from William Temple
William Temple is widely regarded as one of the greatest Archbishops of Canterbury.

Survey shows massive engagement in social outreach by CofE churches
The findings show that 80 per cent of congregations are involved in one or more forms of social action.

The World War One soldier whose Bible stopped a bullet
The Bible was a key part of every British serviceman's kit during World War One â and when death came very close to them, it often took on a deep significance.