Church

Gay clergyman Jeremy Pemberton loses discrimination appeal against Church of England

A gay clergyman has lost his appeal against the Church of England after he claimed its attitude against same-sex marriage breached equality laws.

Don't fear tattoos, Pope Francis tells young people

Pope Francis this week told an audience gave his blessing to the use of tattoos, telling an audience of young people not to fear them but to see tattoos as an opportunity for community and dialogue.

'One step forward': Jules Woodson welcomes megachurch pastor Andy Savage's resignation â up to a point

Jules Woodson, the woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by the Memphis megachurch pastor Andy Savage, has said his resignation on Tuesday is 'one step forward' in a statement in which she remained critical of the church as a whole.

What is Lent? The meaning and purpose of Lent for Christians

Lent is already nearly at an end and you might know Christians who are already observing it. However, you may be unaware of the real purpose behind the observance. Let's try to answer the commonly asked questions here.

Pope Francis news: Pakistan allows blasphemy convict Asia Bibi to keep rosary from pontiff

Asia Bibi, a Christian who has been convicted of blasphemy in Pakistan, was reportedly jubilant after jail authorities had allowed her to keep a rosary sent to her by Pope Francis.

Justin Welby: Child sex abuse by priests will 'destroy the Church' if it continues

The archbishop of Canterbury warned child sex abuse by priests would 'destroy the Church' if it continued.

Nigerian Archbishop slams political 'incompetence, greed and insecurity' in letter to president

A Catholic Cardinal and Archbishop in Nigeria has hit out at government corruption in the country in a letter to the nation's president. He described 'negligence, incompetence, greed and insecurity' amongst political elites whilst Nigerians die of hunger and suffer terrorist violence.

Pope Francis again to visit prison for Holy Thursday foot-washing

Pope Francis is set to continue his annual foot-washing tradition this Easter; he will wash the feet of 12 prisoners at Rome's Regina Coeli prison on March 29.

Memphis megachurch pastor Andy Savage resigns admitting 'immoral' sexual misconduct

Memphis megachurch pastor Andy Savage has resigned from his teaching position at high church, it was announced yesterday. Savage had been embroiled in controversy following revelations about his prior sexual misconduct with a teenager.

Archbishop of Canterbury goes before child sex abuse hearings

The archbishop of Canterbury will give evidence today before a hearing questioning whether the Church of England colluded in and covered up child sexual abuse by priests.

5 Bible verses when parenting becomes too tough

Parenting might just be the toughest job you'll ever have. It goes beyond a 9 to 5 job, and it's never-ending. Even when kids are older there are further issues; they will want more freedom to make their own decisions, and some, you will not agree with. Nonetheless, there is no giving up for a parent. So when you feel drained disciplining your child, whether he is four or 14 years old, here are some verses to keep in mind.

Decline in church attendance not due to politics, study finds