Church
'Most important religious collection outside Vatican': Welby launches Lambeth Palace's £23m library
Donning a high-vis jacket and construction helmet, the archbishop of Canterbury took part in a 'ground-breaking' ceremony to mark the start of construction for Lambeth Palace's first new building for more than a century.
Catholic bishops 'deeply concerned' about transgender ideology warning it creates 'confusion'
Catholics bishops said they are 'deeply concerned' about the rise in transgender ideology, warning that it is 'creating confusion'.
Burma frees two pastors who were jailed after helping journalists cover military air strikes
The Burmese government has released two Baptist pastors who were jailed last year after they allegedly assisted journalists in covering the devastation caused by military air strikes in Northern Shan State.
Trump castigates Turkey for charging Pastor Andrew Brunson with espionage
President Donald Trump has signaled his support for imprisoned Pastor Andrew Brunson by berating Turkey for accusing him of being a spy.
Four Christians charged in Sudan amidst state-church conflict
New criminal charges have been brought against four members of one of Sudan's largest Protestant denominations, while 36 other Christians will appear next week on unspecified charges.
Philippines bishops slam 'unspeakable violence' of 'despotic' state after nun's arrest
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte has revealed he ordered an investigation into an Australian nun for 'disorderly conduct', in a move against what he called 'undesirable' foreigners. The country's bishops have in turn hit out at Duterte's 'despotic government' and condemned 'unspeakable violence' being committed against religious institutions.
Chilean cardinal calls for Bishop Barros to resign over sex abuse crisis
The head of the Chilean Catholic Church said on Thursday that Juan Barros, the bishop accused of covering up clerical sex abuse, should resign. It comes just over a week after Pope Francis, who had previously defended Barros, admitted 'grave mistakes' in his handling of Chile's abuse crisis.
Vietnamese pastor imprisoned for faith says his suffering was a 'gift from God'
A Vietnamese pastor who was jailed for his faith has related the intense abuse he experienced in jail, but said that his imprisonment was a 'gift' from God.
Benny Hinn's nephew accuses megachurch pastor Kris Vallotton of being a 'false prophet'
Costi Hinn, the nephew of controversial televangelist Benny Hinn, has called out Bethel Church leader Kris Vallotton, saying he is a "false prophet" who bought his luxury car with money he earned by deceiving people.
Mike Pompeo's church prays for his strength amid uncertain confirmation process as Secretary of State
President Donald Trump tapped the former CIA director to replace Sec. Rex Tillerson.
Jesus Christ came from Venus and descended to a holy mountain, claims mysterious international cult
The group's founder apparently met Jesus at Holdstone Down in North Devon in England in 1958.
Tattoo artist upholds centuries-old tradition of marking pilgrims during their visit to Holy Land
A tattoo artist in Jerusalem's Old City is using his skills to mark pilgrims with Christian symbols and images, a tradition that his family has observed for 500 years.
China's Xi Jinping has 'particular animosity' to Christians says head of persecution watchdog
Chinese president Xi Jinping has a 'particular animosity' against Christians, according to the head of a persecution watchdog.
NT Wright: St Paul was an 'extremist' who would despair at our church disunity
What should modernity make of St Paul? It's one question the world-leading biblical scholar NT Wright has sought to engage in his latest book 'Paul: A Biography'.
BAME clergy to receive special mentoring in Church of England bid to boost diversity
Black and ethnic minority future clergy will receive special mentoring under a scheme to be set up by the Church of England.
'Consider the incompetence': Church leaders give brutal verdict on Windrush crisis
Church leaders united in condemning the government's handling of the crisis.