Ruth Gledhill
Pope Francis pays tribute to victims of Armenian genocide
20 Armenian Catholic bishops will attend a Mass at St Peter's on Sunday to remember the Armenian genocide, which began 100 years ago this month.
Church of England should allow gay clergy to marry, says bishop
Bishop of Buckingham Alan Wilson has urged politicians to intervene to the "manifest injustice" where the established Church is permitted to deny marriage to its gay clergy.
Kenyan cardinal calls for crackdown on extremism following Garissa massacre
"The time has come for Kenyans to be more patriotic. Let us all be our brothers' and sisters' keepers," said Archbishop of Nairobi Cardinal John Njue.
Mother of Boston Marathon bomber says Americans are the real terrorists
The mother of the Boston Marathon bomber found guilty yesterday has declared on social media in Russia that the real terrorists are the Americans.
Obama calls for end to 'gay conversion therapies'
Following the death of transgender youth Leelah Alcorn, President Obama has responded to a petition calling for an end to conversion therapies aimed at reorienting gay, lesbian and transgender youth.
José Mourinho: I pray to God every day, but never about football
Chelsea manager José Mourinho has spoken out about his deep Christian faith, but has also admitted he never prays to God about football.
Scottish Catholic Church faces major structural change due to unprecedented decline
The Catholic Church is facing massive structural reorganisation in Scotland in the face of unprecedented decline in numbers of priests and parishes, according to a pastoral letter to clergy and laity.
Thousands raised online for florist who refused same sex wedding
Thousands of dollars have been raised in online donations for another Christian business owner caught up in the US debate over same-sex marriage.
Cannabis plants with street value of £75,000 found in Edinburgh church
Cannabis plants that would be worth £75,500 on the street have been seized from a disused Episcopal church in Edinburgh.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Roma Downey and Mark Burnett: Persecuted Christians need protection like never before
The top US cardinal and the team behind the hit movies Son of God and The Bible Continues have called on Christians at Easter to reflect on the persecution and destruction of lives in the name of religion around the world.
Urgent steps needed to engage young people in politics - CofE bishop
Urgent steps must be taken to help young people become interested in politics so that they engage with the democratic process and are motivated to vote in the general election, a Church of England bishop has said.
Anti-Obama Koran-burning pastor Terry Jones announces candidacy for US president
Pastor Terry Jones has declared his candidacy for the presidency.
Nigeria: Pastor's daughter killed after arson attack on church
A pastor's daughter has been killed in an arson attack on a church and manse in Kano state in north-western Nigeria.
Evangelicals, Catholics and Methodists join 60 other groups to oppose gay marriage in Supreme Court
More than 60 groups have filed briefs against same-sex marriage to the US Supreme Court, with most of the opposition coming from religious organisations and some Republican officials.
America has an 'ugly, anti-Christian bias' says Franklin Graham
Influential evangelical leader Franklin Graham has issued a powerful warning of growing bias against Christians, which he says will lead to discrimination and loss of religious freedom.
Christian student survived Garissa attack by hiding in cupboard for 2 days
Extraordinary tales of courage and survival are emerging from the Islamist university massacre in Kenya.