Ruth Gledhill

\'There is always hope\': Wife of Baptist minister who killed himself after Ashley Madison hack speaks out
'There is always hope': Wife of Baptist minister who killed himself after Ashley Madison hack speaks out

Christi Gibson, wife of John Gibson, said that despite the trauma that she and their two children have suffered – including having to move home three times – she still believes in the possibility of hope and growth.

\'Olive Tree\' ceremony in Iraq marks start of programme to rebuild Christian homes
'Olive Tree' ceremony in Iraq marks start of programme to rebuild Christian homes

Rebuilding is to start on some of the first homes belonging to Christian families that were destroyed by Islamic State in Iraq.

1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq in an exodus that could lead to the extinction of the faith in the land
1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq in an exodus that could lead to the extinction of the faith in the land

As many as 1.5 million Christians have fled Iraq since the rise of Islamic State, according to an Iraqi MP.

Why Christian leaders must help the fight back against \'fake news\'
Why Christian leaders must help the fight back against 'fake news'

Christian leaders have a special responsibility to counter 'fake news' across news and social media, according to the latest research from Barna.

GAFCON should stay out of our territory, says Scottish Anglican leader
GAFCON should stay out of our territory, says Scottish Anglican leader

Bishop of St Andrew's David Chillingworth was speaking in response to an announcement by the conservative group GAFCON that it is to appoint a special bishop' for conservative Christians in Europe.

Church hits out at \'fake sacraments\' after woman ordained as Catholic priest
Church hits out at 'fake sacraments' after woman ordained as Catholic priest

The Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests has stated that Abigail Eltzroth was ordained on Sunday at the independent Jubilee Community centre in Asheville, North Carolina.

How are evangelical Christians in Egypt coping with persecution?
How are evangelical Christians in Egypt coping with persecution?

The world's eyes have been on the Catholic and Coptic Orthodox churches in Egypt following the Pope and his visit over the weekend. But Egypt also has thousands of evangelical Christians, continuing to follow their faith in God in spite of growing persecution by Islamists.

More than half of Brits say church is \'vital\' to local community
More than half of Brits say church is 'vital' to local community

Churches are a 'significant' part of local communities and their loss would be devastating to entire communities, a new survey finds.

Islam \'does not equal terrorism\' says Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Egypt peace summit
Islam 'does not equal terrorism' says Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Egypt peace summit

The Patriarch was speaking at the Al-Azhar International Peace Conference in Cairo, the same conference that will be addressed by Pope Francis on his two-day visit to Egypt.

Franklin Graham on Christian persecution: \'If we don\'t wake up, it will be too late\'
Franklin Graham on Christian persecution: 'If we don't wake up, it will be too late'

Hundreds of Christians and victims of persecution from around the world will meet next month in Washington for a World Summit in defence of persecuted Christians being organised by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Can Pope Francis do anything to help Egypt\'s Christians?
Can Pope Francis do anything to help Egypt's Christians?

At the World Conference on Peace he is attending at al-Azhar univerisity in Cairo, the Pope will be among friends. And as someone who has shown himself unafraid to speak out on difficult issues close to his heart, he will certainly raise the issue of escalating religious persecution of Christians.

Guildford Cathedral will not close, church officials insist

Officials at Guildford Cathedral are insisting the beleagured building will remain open in spite of crippling financial difficulties.

\'I am a bishop.\' Lesbian Methodist bishop defiant in the wake of challenge to her election
'I am a bishop.' Lesbian Methodist bishop defiant in the wake of challenge to her election

A lesbian bishop in the United Methodist Church asserted her calling to the ministry after a council hearing to determined whether her election last summer was valid.

In this square where heretics were sentenced to death by fire, the Bible is read out loud to mark the Reformation
In this square where heretics were sentenced to death by fire, the Bible is read out loud to mark the Reformation

Two hundred people met in Spain in a public reading of the Bible to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

Dean of Salisbury June Osborne to be next Bishop of Llandaff
Dean of Salisbury June Osborne to be next Bishop of Llandaff

Dean of Salisbury June Osborne, who was the first woman to be appointed to a senior post in the Church of England, is to be the new Bishop of Llandaff in the Church in Wales.

Asperging the asparagus: Why the Church of England is being mercilessly mocked for its latest service of blessing
Asperging the asparagus: Why the Church of England is being mercilessly mocked for its latest service of blessing

As part of the British Asparagus Festival Worcester Cathedral has held a service of blessing for asparagus. And it has been the butt of asparagus jokes ever since.