Mark Woods
German Catholic leader calls for curb on refugee numbers
The Catholic Church in Germany has called for a curb on the inflow of refugees to the country.
Church of England minister begged her son not to fight for ISIS
A Church of England minister has told a court how she begged her Muslim convert son not to go to Syria to just months before he was killed in battle there.
Australia's anti-refugee policy under strain as state governor offers sanctuary
Public pressure is growing on the Australian government to rescind its intention to deport 267 asylum seekers, including 80 children, to the Pacific island of Nauru.
Turkish envoy back at Vatican after withdrawal over Pope's 'genocide' comment
Turkey's ambassador has returned to the Vatican nearly 10 months after he was withdrawn in protest against Pope Francis's characterisation of the Armenian massacres as genocide.
Russian Orthodox Church revival under Putin continues
Speaking at the Council of Bishops in Moscow, Kyrill said the ROC now numbers 34,764 churches.
Methodist membership set to fall to lowest since 1819
The Church's Statistics for Mission report also revealed that baptisms in 2014-15 were down substantially on the previous year and that 80 per cent of local churches were not making new members.
Can a bronze serpent cure snakebite? What a Bible story tells us about grace
It's a strange tale, and it's a world away from anything in our own experience.
New Anglican pressure group will campaign for 'full participation' of gay people in Church
A new pressure group has been formed within the Church of England to argue for the "full participation" of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in the life of the Church.
Why religious people are happier, and how to share the joy
Do happiness and faith have nothing to do with each other? At one level, no: at least, there's no causal link.
Why evangelicals shouldn't vote as Christians
I've been uneasy about Ted Cruz for months, ever since I first realised the extraordinary positions he takes on issues like climate change and healthcare.
Catholic priests are refusing to serve as bishops, says senior cleric
Catholic priests tipped for the office of bishop are declining the appointment, according to the National Catholic Reporter.
What #realclergybios tells us about how pastors really feel
Clergy started offering brief glimpses into their world, in 140 characters or less.
Desperate Syrian refugees need more help, say Churches on eve of donor conference
Four major UK Churches have called on governments to provide substantial new funding for Syrian refugees.
Egyptian authorities return Christian broadcaster's confiscated equipment
Egyptian authorities have returned equipment confiscated from the SAT-7 Christian broadcaster three months after it was first taken by the country's Censorship Police.
Cathedrals fear bleak future due to ancient buildings and increasing costs
Nearly two-thirds of England's Anglican cathedrals are worried about their finances, according to a survey for the BBC.
Why did God send two bears to maul 42 children?
It's a story that's troubled readers and scholars. What is one of God's prophets doing, having bears maul little children? And what is God doing?