Church
Catholic bishop retires early â at 71 â so he can go out and evangelise the world
An elderly Italian bishop has retired early in order to become an evangelist.
German evangelical church apologises for role in Namibian genocide
The German evangelical church has issued an apology for its role in Namibian genocide at the start of the 20th century.
Pope Francis gives TED talk calling for for 'tenderness' revolution
Pope Francis called on people to be humble and show 'tenderness' towards one another in yet another ground-breaking communications move, this time delivering the first ever papal 'TED' talk.
Pope Francis issues video message to Egyptians, saying the world needs 'peace, love and mercy'
Pope Francis has issued a video message to the people of Egypt ahead of his visit to the country later this week, saying that the war-torn world needs 'peace, love and mercy'.
Conservative Anglicans confirm plans to defy Welby over liberal drift
Conservative Anglican leaders have confirmed they are considering planting a new 'missionary' bishop in the UK to address the Church of England's 'drift from orthodox, Biblical Christianity'.
Why do people stop going to church â and what can we do about it?
Evangelical Christians love to talk about conversion â it's what we do â but the flip side of that is virtually taboo. Because just as people find faith, sometimes they lose it.
Evangelicals and Pentecostal Christians expect - and are prepared to endure - persecution
Evangelicals and pentecostals are more likely to be persecuted for their faith than others Christians, a new report is claiming.
Many believe Ethiopia was the first country to accept Christianity â now for some it is being outlawed
Christianity could be outlawed in Ethiopia for smaller congregations and house churches where a worshippers meet for less formal prayer or smaller services.
No bullet-proof glass for Pope Francis on Egypt visit
Pope Francis will not travel in a bullet-proof vehicle when he travels to Egypt later this week, in spite of the risk to his life from Islamist extremists.
Is this the perfect title for a group of musical monks and nuns?
A group of nuns have formed a band at America's Catholic University, with their musical ensemble titled 'Force of Habit'.
New threat to nurses and midwives over abortions, warns Christian nurse
A leading Christian nurse is warning that nurses and midwives could find themselves under new pressures to be involved with abortions and other procedures that go against their conscience.
Ecumenical Patriarch defends Holy and Great Council in Geneva address
The Patriarch of Constantinople has used an address at the World Council of Churches in Geneva to defend the Pan-Orthodox Council in Crete last year that was damaged by the last-minute withdrawal of several Churches.
London's fire-fighting bishop: Who was St Mellitus?
A saint named Mellitus died on this day in 624. You might not have heard of him, but he's an icon of Church history who played an essential role in bringing Christianity to pagan Britain.
Want to solve the crisis facing England's cathedrals? Here is one answer
The problems facing cathedrals are symptoms of a malaise at the heart of the wider Church. But there might still be room for hope.
Why does Jesus say 'If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven'?
Is Jesus really saying that unless â as Jesus followers and Church â we forgive people, they somehow remain unforgiven by God?
US citizen who worked at university with strong Christian links is detained in North Korea
North Korea has arrested an American professor who worked at a university with strong Christian links in Pyongyang as he attempted to leave the country.