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Richard Chartres: How the Commonwealth can tackle the scourge of trachoma
Imagine being in excruciating pain every time you blink. Imagine this pain lasting several years until eventually you lose your eyesight.
Protests after two Christians are shot dead outside church in Quetta, Pakistan
A Christian protest is under way in Quetta after the terrorist killing of two Christians yesterday near a church by four unidentified gunmen in the city in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
UK's 10 biggest faith groups unite in push for Commonwealth diversity
The leaders of Britain's largest faith groups have united in a 'a display of religious unity' to highlight the importance of ethnic diversity in the Commonwealth.
The cost of war versus the cost of inaction: Why Christians are divided on Syria
The sceptical majority is backed by not only most â though not all â Quakers, who are traditionally pacifist, but also the Methodists, the Church in Wales, Syrian church leaders and, according to some reports, Pope Francis.
Theresa May told to resolve Windrush crisis as MPs and bishops step up pressure
Ministers are facing heavy criticism from church leaders and MPs today over their handling of thousands of long-term immigrants who now face deportation after decades in the UK.
Struggle with cynicism? Here's how you might just beat it
The truth is that if you want to look for it, there's plenty wrong with every church, every charity, and every Christian.
British church leaders and peers meet with Syrian officials hours after bombing
British peers and church leaders met with Syrian government officials just hours after the UK struck the regime's chemical weapons stores on Saturday morning.
Neville Lawrence takes 'hardest' decision to forgive son Stephen's racist murderers, credits Christian faith
The father of Stephen Lawrence has forgiven his son's racist murderers thanks to his Christian faith in the hardest decision of his lifetime ahead of the 25th anniversary of the killing.
Religious belief linked to suicidal thoughts for LGBT people
Although religiosity is generally tied to reduced suicide risk, the opposite may be true for some young lesbian, gay and questioning adults, researchers say.
Pope Francis 'deeply disturbed' by Syrian airstrikes: Let justice and peace prevail
Pope Francis called on world leaders on Sunday to renew efforts to bring peace to Syria, saying he was deeply troubled by their failure to agree on a joint plan to end the bloodshed.
Syrian church leaders blast 'brutal' and 'unjustified' airstrikes
Western airstrikes against President Assad were 'unjustified aggression' and a 'clear violation of the international laws', Syrian Church leaders have said.
Bishop blasts Home Office as 'out of control' and inept over Windrush generation
A senior Church of England has blasted the Home Office as 'out of control' and inept.
Theresa May 'no practicable alternative' to bombing Syria: Read her full statement
Prime Minister Theresa May said on Saturday the British military had joined the United States and France in carrying out an attack on Syria to target its chemical weapons capability.
Syria airstrikes: UK, US, France bomb Assad's chemical stores
US, British and French forces launched air strikes on Syria in response to a suspected chemical gas attack that killed dozens of people, aiming to degrade its chemical weapons capabilities in the biggest intervention yet in the conflict by Western powers.
Methodists warn against Syria air strikes
The Methodist Church has warned against launching air strikes on Syria in response to the chemical weapons attack by the Assad regime on Douma in eastern Ghouta.
Central African Republic evangelicals: We must rebuild our nation
Evangelical leaders in the strife-torn Central African Republic have pledged to unite in prayers and called for the rebuilding of the nation.