Joseph Hartropp
Tribes, tensions and gay marriage: What's the future for the Church of England?
It's no secret that the Church of England has been in turmoil of late. Internal tensions over passionately held positions on human sexuality and church leadership have dominated ecclesial news. Can 'good disagreement' in the broad church prevail, or will persisting division provoke a painful divorce?
'Love divine, all loves excelling': 7 inspiring hymns by Charles Wesley
The legendary poet, pastor and co-founder of Methodism, Charles Wesley, died on this day in 1788. He is arguably the greatest hymn-writer in Christian history â here are seven of his greatest hymns.
Coptic Pope says Egyptian Christians' problems are 'minor', warns against 'harmful' exaggeration
Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II has sought to reassure Egyptians fearing the situation in northern Egypt, where 143 families have fled their homes to escape the threat of ISIS.
Pope Francis' clerical sex abuse panel will continue without survivors
Pope Francis' clerical sex abuse panel will continue its work without the abuse victims previously appointed to assist the Church in its handling of the scandal.
#NotInMyCity : Black and white pastors swap churches to build bridges and combat racism in Texas
Pastors in Texas sought to combat racial division and build church unity this weekend by swapping pulpits and each facing new congregations.
Leading American evangelicals ask: 'How should the Church respond to Trump?'
Leading writers and thinkers of American evangelicalism will discuss how to respond to the Trump presidency in the next convention of the Evangelical Press Association (EPA) in April.
French 'Spotlight' investigation accuses Catholic bishops of sex abuse cover-up
A provocative French TV investigation has accused several Catholic bishops of protecting alleged clerical sex abusers in France in the past 50 years.
North Carolina schools drop book that Christian group called transgender 'indoctrination'
A North Carolina school system has dropped its plans to use a book that a Christian group accused of being transgender 'indoctrination'.
WATCH: Former Islamic extremist who went from celebrating 9/11 to fighting radical Islam
A former Islamic extremist has shared his experiences on the inside of a jihadist cell, how he went from celebrating 9/11 to leaving the extremist group behind.
'We used to worship in fear': The Islamic extremist who converted to Christ
A former acolyte of radical Islam is now a committed Christian, describing himself as a 'jihadi who turned to Jesus'.
'It's night and day': Churches in atheist Cuba see evangelical resurgence after decades of restriction
Churches in Cuba are seeing a resurgence; the country that previously repressed religious freedom is seeing tens of thousands gathering for evangelical worship every week.
'Identity' by Colton Dixon: An ambitious, vibrant and hopeful anthem
Today sees the release of Identity, the latest album from Christian artist and 'American Idol' alumt Colton Dixon. It's a heartfelt, ambitious and anthemic effort, worthy of your attention.
Newly restored tomb of Christ may be on the brink of 'catastrophic' collapse
In just a few weeks Christians across the world will celebrate the resurrection of Christ, and the miracle of the empty tomb. However, the holy site venerated as Christ's tomb is standing on rocky ground, and may be on the brink of collapse.
Don't blame Islam, don't blame religion: It's people that make the world violent
In times of pain, chaos and tragedy, we always look for something to hold on to â or someone to blame. Some insist that 'religion causes violence' - but too often its the only thing that keeps us alive.
WATCH: Little girl goes viral when she steals the Pope's hat
It was the perfect crime. A viral video has shown the moment a little girl stole Pope Francis' hat.
Jonathan Edwards: 11 quotes from the legendary American preacher
The legendary preacher Jonathan Edwards died on this day in 1758. Here are 11 quotes from the American Christian icon.