Ruth Gledhill

Archbishop of Uganda condemns \'deep betrayal\' of biblical standards in Anglican Communion
Archbishop of Uganda condemns 'deep betrayal' of biblical standards in Anglican Communion

Archbishop of Uganda: "A spirit of defiance against Biblical faith and order has infected the structures and leadership of the Anglican Communion."

Top Christian theologian slams Cameron for Europe referendum
Top Christian theologian slams Cameron for Europe referendum

New Testament scholar Tom Wright said: "The Scottish Referendum has settled nothing, but rather stirred up all kinds of feelings and antagonisms, and I fear this one will do the same."

Archbishop of Canterbury moves forward on inquiry into sex abuse bishop
Archbishop of Canterbury moves forward on inquiry into sex abuse bishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed a woman who is an expert on government and safeguarding to head his independent inquiry into whether there was any kind of cover-up in the Church of England over sex abuse bishop Peter Ball.

Leave the EU for \'Christian\' Europe, says new group Christians for Britain
Leave the EU for 'Christian' Europe, says new group Christians for Britain

Two prominent opinion formers in British religion have joined in a campaign for Britain to leave the European Union, comparing it to a new Reformation. 

Cardinal Pell and supporters hit back at abuse allegations
Cardinal Pell and supporters hit back at abuse allegations

Journalists writing about historic child sexual abuse in Australia are at war over a report that Cardinal George Pell is being investigated by police.

Durham is revealed as Church of England low point for Christians
Durham is revealed as Church of England low point for Christians

Durham in the north of England is the diocese where Christians are least likely to go to a service of the Church of England, according to latest figures

Ancient Christian icon found in Bethlehem
Ancient Christian icon found in Bethlehem

An ancient icon of "great religious and historical value" has been found by craftsmen working on the restoration of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

Horrific catalogue of child sexual abuse by Christian Brothers in Australia
Horrific catalogue of child sexual abuse by Christian Brothers in Australia

More than 850 people have complained of child sexual abuse by one or more Christian Brothers in Australia. Three-quarters of the victims were under the age of 13, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has heard.

The Queen makes rare comments about her strong, remarkable Christian faith
The Queen makes rare comments about her strong, remarkable Christian faith

The Queen has said that she is "very grateful" to the nation for its prayers for her in a strong statement of her Christian faith. She says she has felt God's "faithfulness" during 64 years on the throne.

Russian action in Syria offers hope, claims Catholic bishop
Russian action in Syria offers hope, claims Catholic bishop

Most people in Syria support the Russian military action against terrorists, according to the country's senior Catholic bishop. They are pinning their hopes on Russia helping negotiate peace in the war-torn land, he said.

Director of church-run nursery released after two years in prison in China
Director of church-run nursery released after two years in prison in China

The director of a nursery run by a church in China has been released from prison after serving two years for "engaging in illegal business operations", the charity China Aid reported.

Church leaders in India condemn decision to deny equality to low-caste Christians and Muslims
Church leaders in India condemn decision to deny equality to low-caste Christians and Muslims

Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs who are born into the lower castes have been granted special privileges to help them break free of discrimination, but the government has refused to give the same rights to Christians and Muslims.

Ted Cruz says \'disastrous\' gay marriage ruling helped him build support among Christians
Ted Cruz says 'disastrous' gay marriage ruling helped him build support among Christians

Presidential hopeful Senator Ted Cruz has said the "disastrous" gay marriage ruling in the US last year is helping him build support among conservative Christians.

Every Catholic bishop should watch \'Spotlight\', says former Vatican sex abuse prosecutor
Every Catholic bishop should watch 'Spotlight', says former Vatican sex abuse prosecutor

Archbishop of Malta Charles Scicluna said: "All bishops and cardinals must see this film, especially those in charge of souls, because they have to understand that it is the complaint that will save the Church, not the conspiracy of silence."

Manny Pacquiao in new \'death\' to gays controversy
Manny Pacquiao in new 'death' to gays controversy

Christian boxer Manny Pacquiao has posted then deleted a Bible verse on his Instagram account saying men who have sex with other men should be "put to death".

Former trainee vicar and youth leader facing jail after multiple rape conviction
Former trainee vicar and youth leader facing jail after multiple rape conviction

A former youth leader and trainee vicar who preached a gospel of abstinence is facing many years in jail after being convicted of the rape of two women. Police are appealing for anyone with more information about the one-time Wycliffe student to come forward.