Church
Russian artist under fire for controversial burning of 'Catholic' cathedral
A group of Russian artists have come under fire for the public burning of an effigy of a Gothic â and so appearing to be Catholic â church. The destructive artistry was exhibited at an Orthodox Christian festival.
Pope Francis makes historic retreat by accepting Nigerian Bishop's resignation
Pope Francis made a historic climb-down on Monday as he accepted the resignation of a Nigerian bishop who had long been rejected by his diocesan priests but had been vocally backed by the pontiff.
Sudanese state demolishes evangelical church after Sunday service
A Christian church in Sudan was demolished without warning by state authorities on Sunday.
Conservative Anglican groups merge with warning the 'Church of England is in a crisis'
Three of the most prominent evangelical groups in the UK are merging in a major change to the conservative Christian landscape in Britain.
Pope Francis renews commission on sex abuse as key survivor gives 'eye opening' testimony
Pope Francis renewed a commission on clergy sexual abuse on Saturday, confirming a US cardinal as its head, as the Vatican promised to give victims a greater say in its work.
Pope Paul VI, famed for condom opposition, to be made a saint this year
The late Pope Paul VI, who led the Roman Catholic Church in the 1960s and 1970s during one of its most turbulent modern periods and enshrined its opposition to contraception, will be made a saint this year, Pope Francis has decided.
Church spires to boost broadband signals in pact with government
Prayers for faster internet are set to be answered after the Church of England offered its spires, steeples and towers to boost broadband signals in remote villages.
Why giving is good: 3 ways to find joy in financial sacrifice
Giving is awkward, giving is hard. Our wallets are close to our hearts, but that doesn't mean we can't change. Giving is good for us.
Baptist safeguarding review finds ministers may have abused
The historic safeguarding case review conducted by the Baptist Union of Great Britain examined files of past and present ministers, dating back in some cases to the 1940s.
Indian bishops condemn rise in religion-based hate crime
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) has spoken out against the dangers of a Hindu-nationalist agenda and 'monoculturalism'. It comes alongside a recognition by the Indian government of a spike in religiously-motivated hate crime.
'Now is the time': Vineyard Worship on diversity, discipleship and redefining success
'The Vineyard has always done worship. But we can't just sit back and do what we've always done.' The director of Vineyard Worship UK and Ireland tells Christian Today about breaking the mould, redefining 'success' and pointing the next generation of leaders to Jesus.
Mexico diocese evacuates nuns from ultra-violent city after multiple killings
A Catholic diocese in southern Mexico has withdrawn all of its nuns from the violence-ridden city of Chilapa, following the killing of two of its priests earlier this month.
Pope Francis regularly meets with 'annihilated' sex abuse victims, Vatican confirms
Pope Francis regularly meets with victims of sexual abuse, the Vatican has confirmed, after a record was released of a conversation the pope had with Jesuits in Peru in which he revealed he holds the meetings with survivors on Fridays.
Vatican denies ex-Pope Benedict suffering 'paralysis'
The Vatican today denied a magazine report suggesting former Pope Benedict was suffering a debilitating 'paralysis' that threatened to end his life imminently.
Bamboo toothbrushes and forks in the car: The Church of England's plastic free advice for Lent
The effort to cut environmental waste was sent to the CofE's 42 dioceses and contains a new tip for each day of Lent.
'Miracle springs': What should Christians make of Fiji's healing waters?
A 'miracle spring' in eastern Fiji supposedly possesses healing properties, cited by many in the majority Christian country as a gift from God. The waters have now attracted global attention â so is it real 'healing' or a hoax?