Church

Pastor arrested over 'extremist' Josh McDowell book 'More Than A Carpenter'

A pastor in Tajikistan has been arrested on charges of 'extremism' for having a book by a well-known US Christian author.

Islam 'does not equal terrorism' says Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Egypt peace summit

The Patriarch was speaking at the Al-Azhar International Peace Conference in Cairo, the same conference that will be addressed by Pope Francis on his two-day visit to Egypt.

What is the Coptic Orthodox Church? 6 things you should know

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church has made frequent appearance in the news of late, but who are Coptic Christians?

Can Pope Francis do anything to help Egypt's Christians?

At the World Conference on Peace he is attending at al-Azhar univerisity in Cairo, the Pope will be among friends. And as someone who has shown himself unafraid to speak out on difficult issues close to his heart, he will certainly raise the issue of escalating religious persecution of Christians.

It's tempting to bulldoze a few cathedrals, but it's a bad idea

Here are three reasons we should be fighting to keep cathedrals open and thriving.

What did Jesus mean when he said 'I am the vine'?

In John's account of his long address to his disciples before his betrayal and crucifixion, Jesus describes himself as the 'true vine'.

Baptist leader Paige Patterson apologises for 'racist' rap photo

The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary has issued a lengthy apology after a photograph of senior staff dubbed 'racist' by critics was posted online.

Guildford Cathedral will not close, church officials insist

Officials at Guildford Cathedral are insisting the beleagured building will remain open in spite of crippling financial difficulties.

Royal stamp of approval for Scripture Union as Prince Edward opens its new headquarters

Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex has officially opened a new headquarters for Scripture Union, a Christian children's charity seeking new ways to reach out to the young and unchurched.

TV anchor astonished by Egyptian Christian's forgiveness for husband's killers

The forgiveness shown by a Coptic Christian woman to her husband's killers has rendered an Egyptian TV host speechless.

'I am a bishop.' Lesbian Methodist bishop defiant in the wake of challenge to her election

A lesbian bishop in the United Methodist Church asserted her calling to the ministry after a council hearing to determined whether her election last summer was valid.

US megachurch restores Southern Baptist commitment after it suspended financial support following Russell Moore's Trump attacks

A US megachurch which said it would cease its $1m contributions to the Southern Baptist Convention after criticism of Donald Trump by Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore, has said it will now restore its financial support.