Church

Hurricane Harvey and the Twitter mob: Why the hate for pastor Joel Osteen?

There's a fine line between calling out injustice and just being judgmental. Mass tragedy probably shouldn't have us at each other's throats. So what's going on with the hate for Joel Osteen?

Nashville Statement: Evangelical heavyweights sign major new manifesto on sexuality

More than 150 senior evangelical leaders have released a landmark manifesto declaring their robust conviction that marriage is betweeon one man and one woman.

Joel Osteen opens Houston megachurch as shelter for Hurricane Harvey victims following online outrage

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and the ongoing flooding in Houston, Texas, Joel Osteen has officially opened his megachurch as a refuge for the thousands who are now homeless. It comes after the pastor faced a barrage of criticism online when it was implied that the prosperous Osteen was withholding shelter from the needy in a time of crisis.

Bishops add weight as more than 100 MPs back holiday hunger bill

Bishops are adding their weight to a bill that aims to tackle summer holiday hunger among children who would otherwise receive free school meals.

Sean Spicer gets to meet Pope Francis...finally

Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer has finally met Pope Francis after he was left off the list of officials who met the pontiff with Donald Trump in May.

Parents' dismay as Californian Catholic school removes religious statues on grounds they could 'alienate' people

Parents of pupils at a Catholic school in California have expressed dismay after the institution removed several religious statues because of concerns that they would 'alienate' prospective students and their parents.

Two Jesuit schools in Australia cautiously back same-sex marriage, citing teachings of Pope Francis

Two elite private Jesuit schools in Australia appear cautiously to have endorsed same-sex marriage, citing the teaching of Pope Francis, ahead of a referendum on the issue in that country.

New female Anglican Archbishop of Perth says she favours 'inclusive' approach on same-sex marriage

The Australian newly elected first female Anglican Archbishop, Kay Goldsworthy, has strongly hinted that she personally backs same-sex marriage, saying she has an 'inclusive' approach to the issue but respects the wider position of the church.

Pope Francis in Myanmar: He can expect rape, war crimes and ethnic purging

When Pope Francis visits Myanmar in late November and early December he will be going into a maelstrom of racial conflict, war crimes, gang rape and ethnic purging bordering on genocide.

Charity Commission finds public benefit in Plymouth Brethren Gospel Hall Trusts

The Charity Commission has today published findings from its review of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC) Gospel Hall Trusts, concluding that there are 'no significant regulatory issues relating to the charities' compliance with their governing documents'.

Australian Anglican church elects Kay Goldsworthy as first female archbishop

Australia's first female Anglican archbishop has been elected to head the church in Western Australia. Kay Goldsworthy will replace Roger Herft, who stepped down a year ahead of schedule after admitting he had let down survivors at the royal commission into child sex abuse.