Mark Woods
How did Judas Iscariot die? Why two biblical stories can't both be right, and why it matters
Is there a way of believing the Bible to be inspired by God which doesn't require us to do violence to history, science and reason?
Crimea: Church split stokes anger
Pro-Russian Baptist congregations have separated from their Ukrainian denomination.
John Oliver versus the televangelists: Why does it take a comic to do the Church's job?
The comedian set up his own "church", Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption, inviting donations via its website.
Morgan Freeman tragedy: Exorcism link to 'senseless' death of star's granddaughter
The tragedy highlights uncomfortable questions for Christians about what exorcism really is.
UK Church leaders attack Government for Calais failures
Britain should take its fair share of migrants and stop demonizing them, they say.
Veterans honoured as Queen leads 70th anniversary VJ Day tributes
The Japanese surrender marked the end of World War II, the most destructive conflict in human history so far.
Islamic State's 'theology of rape' used to justify systematic abuse
Islamic State is systematically sexually exploiting captured women and children.
Azerbaijan: Outrage at 'politically motivated' prison sentences for rights activists
An Azerbaijani couple were sentenced yesterday to eight-and-a-half and seven years in prison respectively.
Ukraine: Gay pride march banned after church leaders' protest
The court said the march "may pose a real danger and a threat to public order in the city".
10 powerful quotes from Maximilian Kolbe, the priest who gave his life in Auschwitz
Father Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish priest who died in 1941 in Auschwitz. A theologian and teacher noted for his devotion to Mary, he undertook missionary work in China and Japan before returning to Poland because of ill-health before the war.
Three of Jesus' commands we might have been getting wrong
Mark Woods takes a look at three of Jesus' most famous commands that could be read differently.
Armed guards at US churches: Why it's tempting, and why it's wrong
A church in Shelby, North Carolina, has announced that it's buying guns for armed guards in services.
Four Sudanese Christian women found innocent of 'immoral dress'
The women were part of a group of Christians from the Nuba Mountains who were arrested on June 25.
Man dies after trying to fast for 40 days in imitation of Jesus
A Zimbabwean Christian trying to fast for 40 days and 40 nights in imitation of Jesus has died a month into his attempt.
Water: Should the Church ban the bottle?
The bottled water industry represents the ultimate triumph of marketing over common sense.
Italian Catholic priest offers â¬2,000 'baby bonus' to large families
Rev Stefano Bimbi is offering parishioners in the village of Staggia 2,000 euros to have more children.