Ruth Gledhill
UK evangelicals on poverty: the government should do more... and so should the Church
A new report shows that most evangelicals in the UK believe the last government hurt the poor more than the rich.
Christian education at risk of dying out in Israel, say students and teachers
Students and teachers at Catholic and other Christian schools in Israel have been protesting this week in calls for an end to discrimination in education budgets.
Why are religious organisations losing their teenagers?
Teens and young adults from the Millennial generation are not only less religious and less spiritual than previous generations, a new study warns.
Former BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten says Vatican must learn to meet 'digital challenges'
The Vatican is to upgrade its communications strategy to rise to the "digital challenge" of the 21st century, Lord Patten said last night.
Rev Al Sharpton asks whether Texas floods were caused by 'God's rebuke'
Prominent Baptist minister and civil rights activist Al Sharpton has questioned whether the Texas floods in which at least 23 people have died were related to climate control or to "God's rebuke".
Historic home of the Bishops of Durham gets £9 million makeover
Auckland Castle will be transformed into a world-class arts and cultural centre thanks to a £9 million cash grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
What difference will women bishops make? Quite a lot, it seems...
A leading witch and herbalist shared a Church of England platform last night with other women religious leaders including the Presiding Bishop of the US Episcopal Church and Gogglebox tv vicar Rev Kate Bottley.
The wonderful world of the Christian Resources Exhibition
Ruth Gledhill gets enticed by flashy lecterns, remote control candles, Christian archery... and free pens at the CRE.
Ireland same sex marriage vote: Catholic Church needs a 'reality check', says Archbishop
Most Rev Diarmuid Martin told RTE the Church must not "move into denial of the realities".
Church of England to consider 'transgender baptism' service
A 'transgender baptism' service is to be considered by the Church of England for the first time.
CofE celebrates key Christian appointments in Parliament
The Church of England is celebrating the appointment of two of the nation's most influential Christians, one lay and one ordained, to key posts in the new Parliament.
Faith groups give more than £3 billion a year in social action
Christians, Muslims, Jews and other faiths contribute more than £3 billion a year to social action in their communities, according to the new Faith Action Audit conducted by the Cinnamon Network.
Why is a retired Catholic Archbishop making it his life's mission to teach the Koran?
A retired Catholic Archbishop is making it his mission in life to teach students about the Koran.
Church of England pensions: A disaster waiting to happen?
A former secretary to the Church Commissioners has defended them against accusations that they are "in denial" about pension problems that are putting the very future of the Church of England at stake.
Head of Armenian Church files lawsuit to get back cathedral seized by Turks in genocide
The worldwide leader of the Armenian Church has said that a lawsuit filed in Turkey to recover its ancient headquarters is merely the first legal step towards reclaiming all Armenian property seized by the Turks.
Too young to die: Even elderly put off talking about end of life
Less than a third of people have discussed what they want to happen at the end of life, a new survey shows.