Church
Man tries to break into Magna Carta case with a hammer at Salisbury Cathedral
Police were called to Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday after a man allegedly tried to break into a case displaying a copy of the Magna Carta.
Muscular Christianity: When church leaders come to blows
Today's church is not all sweetness and light, to put it mildly.
Learning disabled Pakistani Christian sentenced to life for blasphemy
A young Pakistan Christian has been sentenced to life imprisonment for burning a booklet containing verses of the Quran.
Second evangelist detained in Turkey flies home after court ruling
Byle was arrested the morning after US pastor Andrew Brunson was released and allowed to leave the country.
Chinese cardinal in scathing attack on Pope Francis: 'He doesn't understand Communism'
A Catholic cardinal and former Bishop of Hong Kong has warned that the deal struck between the Vatican and the Chinese government is a step towards the 'annihilation' of the Church in China.
Church of Scotland 'facing a crisis' as 20 buildings prepare to shutter on the Shetland Islands
Two thirds of Church of Scotland churches on the Shetland Islands will close their doors over the next three years, it has been announced.
Oxford students vote against Christian group's residential camp
Oxford University students have voted against allowing a Christian group's residential camp to take place at one of their colleges over concerns that it is a threat to the 'mental safety' of students.
The European Church is sleeping while Islam is creeping in, says African bishop
An African bishop in Rome for the synod on young people has said that Europe is being Islamized because the Church in the region has fallen asleep.
Two French priests commit suicide after being accused of sexual misconduct
Two French priests have committed suicide in the past month after being accused of sexual misconduct.
World Council of Churches condemns Zambian pastor's arrest
The general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) has condemned the detention of a Zambian pastor for organising a meeting of pastors to discuss the country's economic crisis.
District of Columbia prosecutors open civil probe of Catholic archdiocese
At least 13 states and the District of Columbia are conducting civil or criminal investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct or cover-up in the Catholic Church
England's cathedrals continue to enjoy a strong turnout for Christmas services
Attendance continues to swell at England's cathedrals over the Christmas period, according to the latest statistics from the Church of England.
London churches are the most 'visitor friendly', but Cumbria is best for 'other-worldly' charm
London churches offer the best facilities for visitors in England but if it's history and atmosphere people are after, they should head north to Cumbria, according to the findings of a new survey.
Turkey's Protestants are 'stronger' after Brunson trial
According to Soner Tufan, a spokesman for the Association of Protestant Churches in Turkey, the community had emerged stronger from the trauma.
Looking for a Christian alternative to Halloween?
It's that time of year again - when there's a pumpkin at every turn and you can't walk into a supermarket without being met by a ghoulish array of costumes and decorations.
Author of The Message Bible dies at 85
Eugene Peterson, the man who penned The Message Bible, has died at the age of 85.