Ruth Gledhill

We Will Not Pray For Donald Trump By Name Because He Is A \'Trauma Trigger\' Says Christian Minister
We Will Not Pray For Donald Trump By Name Because He Is A 'Trauma Trigger' Says Christian Minister

It is traditional to pray for all those in authority in Anglican and Episcopal churches worldwide. But this church in California has decided not to mention Donald Trump by name - even though it prayed for 'Barack Obama'.

Christian Movie Producer Mark Burnett On Ben Hur And The Forgiveness Of Christ
Christian Movie Producer Mark Burnett On Ben Hur And The Forgiveness Of Christ

The producer of the historical epic Ben Hur has described how the Crufixion of Jesus inspired the classic tale of tragedy and forgiveness.

Christian Gospel Star Travis Greene To Perform At Donald Trump Inauguration
Christian Gospel Star Travis Greene To Perform At Donald Trump Inauguration

Travis Greene tweeted and instagrammed it with the words: "Family, I have something very special to share – and I wanted you to hear directly from me."

Pendant Similar To That Worn By Anne Frank Unearthed In Nazi Concentration Camp
Pendant Similar To That Worn By Anne Frank Unearthed In Nazi Concentration Camp

The pendant was found along with jewellery and other items in a part of the camp where victims were forced to undress and have their heads shaved before being sent into the gas chambers.

Disgraced Minister Paul Flowers Sacked By Methodist Church
Disgraced Minister Paul Flowers Sacked By Methodist Church

Following the conclusion of its disciplinary process, Paul Flowers has been removed from the list of ministers of the Methodist Church.

Exclusive: Bishop of Chelmsford Stephen Cottrell Is Favourite To Be Bishop Of London
Exclusive: Bishop of Chelmsford Stephen Cottrell Is Favourite To Be Bishop Of London

The Bishop of Chelmsford Stephen Cottrell has been named as the favourite to succeed Richard Chartres as Bishop of London.

How Will The Next  Bishop Of London Be Chosen?
How Will The Next Bishop Of London Be Chosen?

Our Q&A on the long, complicated process for choosing the successor to the much-loved Bishop Richard Chartres.

Who Are The Stars That Will - And Won\'t - Perform At Donald Trump\'s Inauguration?
Who Are The Stars That Will - And Won't - Perform At Donald Trump's Inauguration?

No incoming President has had as many stars refuse to take part in the Inauguration as Donald Trump.

Don\'t Lament The Differences Between Black And White Christians – Celebrate Them
Don't Lament The Differences Between Black And White Christians – Celebrate Them

As Americans prepare for Martin Luther King Jr Day on Monday, a new study asks why "lingering divisions" still exist along racial lines in the Church.

Archbishop Gives Thousands Of Pounds To Church That Holds Services In A Field
Archbishop Gives Thousands Of Pounds To Church That Holds Services In A Field

This is the very start of a new church plant, one of many projects that have been given millions of pounds by the Archbishop of Canterbury's 'renewal and reform' programme.

\'Do Not Give In To Cultural Despair\', Christian Conservatives In US Are Urged
'Do Not Give In To Cultural Despair', Christian Conservatives In US Are Urged

New report says the sense of "cultural despair" felt by conservative Christians means they could fail to engage properly, which would be a "huge loss" to society,

Evangelical Pastor Forgives Man Who Stabbed Him During Church Service
Evangelical Pastor Forgives Man Who Stabbed Him During Church Service

Valdemiro Santiago was stabbed in the neck and back during worship at his church in Sao Paulo on Sunday morning.

Millennials Believe Britain Is No Longer A Christian Country – But They Still Think Religion Matters
Millennials Believe Britain Is No Longer A Christian Country – But They Still Think Religion Matters

Britain is no longer Christian, say millennials in a survey carried out by pollsters ComRes and published tomorrow to mark the launch of the new Faith Research Centre later this month.

New Study Shows Power Of Christianity To Arouse Passionate Emotion
New Study Shows Power Of Christianity To Arouse Passionate Emotion

Debates about religion on social networks such as Facebook bring out passionate emotions in users, an academic study shows.

Trump Slams Reports About Russia Allegations
Trump Slams Reports About Russia Allegations

"Unsubstantiated" reports about President-elect Donald Trump are contained in a two-page memo appended to a report on Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Young Deaf Muslim Converts To Follow Jesus After Going To Church For Very First Time
Young Deaf Muslim Converts To Follow Jesus After Going To Church For Very First Time

Ayo had never been to church before but was invited by friends to a service where the Bible was translated into sign language.