Ruth Gledhill
Ebola: Bishop urges calm and calls for help for victims
A Church of England bishop has called for calm over the deadly Ebola virus and urged UK residents to focus on the "desperate need" of people.
Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Pakistani schoolgirl shot by the Taliban is rewarded for her courageous campaigning.
CofE denies changes to 'shared conversations' on sex and scripture
The Church of England has denied strongly that any change has been made to the objectives of the so-called 'shared conversations' on sex and Scripture.
God TV's Wendy Alec speaks: 'We had a good marriage but the Devil got in'
In the broadcast, Wendy, close to tears, said her two children, Samantha and Christian, had been with her as she got ready for the broadcast.
Church of England can't play 'happy families' over the gay issue, say conservatives
The Church of England can no longer play "happy families" over the deep divisions that exist on the gay issue, according to leading conservatives.
Extreme and violent 'exorcism' practices lead to record number of ritual child abuse cases
Police officers and clergy in London were today advised how to recognise the signs of abuse suffered by children accused of witchcraft or "spirit possession".
Rome: Don't ignore crises facing family, Catholic bishops told
The Catholic Church cannot ignore the different crises facing the family, including divorce, violence and abuse, a senior prelate told nearly 200 bishops meeting in Rome.
Linda Woodhead: The Church of England is on its last chance
The Church of England is on its 'last chance' and must make some hard decisions if it is to have a future, according to a leading academic.
Gay marriage will soon be possible in 30 US states
Surprise decision by the Supreme Court not to intervene over key rulings of lower courts means 30 states now allow gay marriage.
Protesters confront John Sentamu over Jeremy Pemberton case
Gay and Christian protesters confronted the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, over what they described as the "victimising, intimidating and bullying" of gay Anglican priest Canon Jeremy Pemberton.
Catholic parishes should welcome same-sex couples, Synod told
Catholic parishes should welcome same-sex couples, the synod of nearly 200 bishops on the family in Rome was told on its first full day of meetings.
Pope condemns 'evil' pastors who burden others
During the Extraordinary Synod on the Family, Pope Francis urged clergy to pay attention to "the debates of the time" and the "anguishes" of Catholics.
Anglican clergy sign 'love letter to gay bishops'
Hundreds of Anglican clergy and laity have signed an open letter supporting gay bishops in the Church of England.
Bishop: 'Money has become a false God'
The former Bishop of Worcester, Peter Selby, says people's lives are dominated by greed and fear.
Pope Francis faces sternest test yet as bishops and cardinals address divorce
The Synod on the Family will address the Church's doctrine that a Catholic divorcee who remarries without obtaining an annulment cannot receive Holy Communion.
Pope Francis emerges as favourite for Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize, announced in Oslo next Friday, could be won by a Pope for the first time.