Florence Taylor
US churches defy federal law and offer sanctuary to illegal immigrants
Churches across America are offering sanctuary to illegal immigrants facing deportation, in the wake of recent federal immigration raids.
Church destroyed and 200 hundred members detained in Cuba
Cuban authorities demolished a large church on 5 February while hundreds of church members were detained, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Nazareth to host World Day of the Sick 2016
The town of Nazareth, where the Bible says Jesus spent his childhood, will host the Roman Catholic World Day of the Sick on Thursday.
Justin Welby: We must go to the cross for reconciliation
We must follow Jesus and be willing to give our lives for the sake of reconciliation, Archbishop Justin Welby told an audience at Queen's University Belfast yesterday.
US bishops launch 'crucial conversations' between Catholics and Muslims to counter Islamophobia
A new initiative encouraging Catholic-Muslim dialogue has been launched to counter a "fraught" national climate in the US.
Government presses ahead with extended Sunday trading, despite strong opposition
Controversial amendments to the Enterprise Bill could hand local authorities powers to liberalise Sunday trading from this Autumn.
European aid luring middle class Christians away from Syria, says Archbishop of Aleppo
European aid to Christians in Syria targets middle class Christians and is equivalent to deportation, according to the Archbishop of Aleppo.
Protestant Church in Turkey faces cyber threats and physical abuse, says new report
Cyber threats, physical attacks against people and churches are among the hate crimes suffered by the Protestant church in Turkey.
FGM: At least 200 million cases worldwide, new report finds
The number of victims of Female Genital Mutilation is 70 million higher than previously thought, according to a new Unicef report.
Were there giants in Genesis? Why the Nephilim continue to fascinate us
Genesis 6 mentions a mysterious group called the Nephilim. But what can we learn from our fascination with these creatures?
Australian churches invoke ancient right of 'sanctuary' to protect asylum seekers
Ten churches, including Brisbane Cathedral in Australia have offered sanctuary to asylum seekers facing deportation to offshore refugee camps, in a stand against the nation's immigration rules.
Westminster Abbey to host Gucci fashion show
Westminster Abbey has opened its doors to hosting Gucci's cruise collection fashion show in its cloisters in June, sparking mixed reactions in the church.
Donald Trump and Emanuel AME Church among Nobel Peace Prize nominations
Emanuel AME Church, where nine people were shot and killed during a Bible study last year in a racist attack, and republican candidate Donald Trump are among the nominations for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
Pope Francis: 'God doesn't want to condemn anybody'
God does not want to condemn anybody, rather he seeks the salvation of everybody, said Pope Francis during his weekly general audience in St Peter's Square on Wednesday.
India: Priest and three church officials hospitalised after mob attack
A priest and three lay church officials have been hospitalised following an attack by a mob of 35 men outside a police station in Tamil Nadu, India.
Vatican: Violence in the name of God is 'particularly heinous'
Acts of violence committed in the name of God are particularly heinous, according to the Vatican.