Church
Worried Church of England urges ministers against scrapping civil partnerships
The Church of England's stance on sexuality would be thrown into disarray if the government pushes ahead with scrapping civil partnerships.
10 killed in attack on South Sudan Christian college
At least 10 people have been killed in an attack on a Christian college in South Sudan, with the Sudan People's Liberation Army blamed for the attack.
CAR archbishop condemns sectarian violence at service mourning church massacre
The archbishop of Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR) has called for an end to retaliatory violence in an address to Christians mourning a church massacre two weeks ago.
Joy @ Kempton Park: How a Surrey church is taking the gospel to the racetrack
'Be bold, stop faffing about and crack on for Jesus. That's my message to the global church.'
Michele Bachman asks forgiveness for 'ignorant' remarks about Jews
Former Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachman has asked for forgiveness for "ignorant" remarks she made about Jews in the past.
China prohibits Christians from attending service commemorating earthquake victims
Chinese officials have reportedly asked members of Autumn Rain Blessing Church in Sichuan province not to attend an event to commemorate those who were killed in the earthquake in May 2008.
Pope Francis joined by Cardinal Nichols in condemning Israeli killings in Gaza
Pope Francis condemned Israel's killing of Palestinian protestors on Wednesday, warning the violence would only lead to more violence.
Church in Swedish town to appeal rejection of church bells after approving mosque's call to prayer
A church in the Swedish town of Vaxjo has expressed plans to appeal an earlier decision to reject the ringing of bells following the recent approval of a mosque's call to prayer.
Archeologists uncover Copenhagen's oldest church
The dig is not far the city center's Town Hall Square, where ancient skeletons were found in February.
Libya returns remains of 20 beheaded Christians to Egypt
The remains of 20 Coptic Christians beheaded by the Islamic State in Libya three years ago were reportedly transferred back to Egypt earlier this week.
'Most violent baptism ever' goes viral as Greek Orthodox priest is shown dunking baby in water vigorously
A viral video of a baby's baptism has Twitterverse talking as it appears to show a Greek Orthodox bishop vigorously dunking a baby in the water during the rites.
'Pope Francis: A Man of His Word' documentary shows 'the most furious' reaction from Pope over child sex abuse
Catholic German director Wim Wenders created the movie about the pontiff, as the Vatican commissioned.
How can the Southern Baptists solve their Paige Patterson problem?
Patterson has been under heavy fire since a recording emerged from 2000 where he appears to argue that abused women should stay with violent husbands and submit to them.
First female bishop of Bristol on gay blessings: 'Not theologically a problem for me'
The new bishop of Bristol has been announced as Vivienne Faull, the current dean of York, and the first woman to take up the role.
Gay dean offers olive branch to Lord Tebbit after 'sodomite' slur
The gay cleric, who was the subject of Lord Tebbit's ire after he was appointed dean of St Edmundsbury Cathedral, has said he bears no 'ill feeling' towards the former Conservative party chairman.
LGBT people should be encouraged into church leadership, clergy told
LGBT couples should be encouraged into church leadership and not face awkward questions about their sexual relationship, clergy are being told.