Church

Archbishop of York could face police investigation for failing to act over abuse allegations

The Archbishop of York could face a police investigation for his failure to report allegations of sexual abuse, according to the lawyer of one victim.

Andy Savage update: Memphis church 'wrapping up' investigation into pastor's alleged sexual assault

Highpoint Church in Memphis, Tennessee has released a statement updating its members on an investigation that is 'wrapping up' into the pastor Andy Savage, who has been accused of an alleged sexual assault in 1998 and who remains on leave.

Police consider investigation into former archbishop as CofE braced for more revelations of abuse cover-up

The Church of England is bracing itself for more revelations of how senior figures covered up child sex abuse with police considering whether to press charges against the former archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey.

Tears, laughter and deep gratitude to God as Billy Graham is laid to rest

The funeral service of Rev Billy Graham began with a dignified procession in which his coffin, a pine plywood casket made by inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, was brought into the tent in the grounds of his library in Charlotte.

Vatican releases slap down document rebuking modern-day heresies

The Vatican has issued a major document slapping down what it sees as modern day heresies.

What is the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, and should evangelicals believe it?

Biblical inerrancy is the view that the Bible is without error in anything it affirms.

Moody Bible Institute demands staff sign Chicago Statement on biblical inerrancy

Moody Bible Institute, one of the bastions of American evangelicalism, has clamped down on a perceived theological drift among its staff, demanding they sign an ultra-conservative statement of faith on biblical inerrancy.

#MeToo hits the Vatican as clergy accused of exploiting nuns for free labour

A high profile Vatican magazine has denounced how male cardinals and bishops treat nuns as lowly servants.

Birmingham priest ready for prison after ignoring fine for political protest

A Birmingham priest says he is ready to serve prison time after refusing to pay a Â£515 fine for a 'conscience'-based protest at an arms fair.

As Britain freezes, Christians are helping the homeless survive. But is charity enough?

Severe snow and sub-zero temperatures have wreaked havoc across the UK, but present a dire threat to those living without shelter. With weather predicted to worsen, churches and homelessness groups across the country are opening their doors to help those in need, and have condemned the 'injustice' of the rough sleeping crisis.

Warring Pittsburgh Anglicans come to terms in battle over church property

The US-based Episcopal Church's diocese of Pittsburgh and the breakaway Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh have announced a 'comprehensive agreement' over the future of 9 parishes which seceded from the diocese in October 2008, the Anglican Communion News Service (ACNS) reported.