Church

Church of England: Parents shouldn't take children out of Religious Education over Islam fears

The Church of England is warning that allowing children to be taken out of Religious Education lessons is dangerous. Derek Holloway, a spokesperson for the Church on religious education, says it's a risk because children will not be learning to 'live well together'.

White, churchgoing evangelicals still overwhelmingly back Trump, research confirms

White, regular-churchgoing evangelicals in the US overwhelming supported and continue to support Donald Trump, research has confirmed.

Presbytery of Scottish Free Church completes 'thorough investigation' into minister who committed suicide after alleged affairs

The presbytery of a Scottish Free Church minister who committed suicide after allegedly being accused of a string of extra-marital affairs, has said his actions were contrary to those expected of a Christian minister.

The lamp on a stand: How Jesus' words in Luke 8 are a warning to the internet age

Some of the saying of Jesus are surprisingly dark, when we try to read them with fresh eyes.

Southern Baptist seminary faculty spark outrage with 'rap' photo

'Grown adult men gathering together to take a picture and holding a gun no less. Stereotyping and being racist. It's disgusting.'

Asperging the asparagus: Why the Church of England is being mercilessly mocked for its latest service of blessing

As part of the British Asparagus Festival Worcester Cathedral has held a service of blessing for asparagus. And it has been the butt of asparagus jokes ever since.

Gay Church of England priest marries male model, 54 years younger than him

A ex-vicar married a Romanian male model 54 years younger than him on Tuesday in defiance of the Church of England's ban on same-sex marriage.

Catholic bishop retires early – at 71 – 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 – and what can we do about it?

Evangelical Christians love to talk about conversion – it's what we do – 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 – 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.