Church
Delving deep into the darkness â how Holy Week helps us appreciate Easter...
The ancient practice of marking Holy Week - the seven days running up to Easter â enables us to engage all our senses.
New Bishop of Sheffield announced after 'highly individualised attacks' forced Philip North to stand down
The new Bishop of Sheffield has been announced as Pete Wilcox, current Dean of Liverpool Cathedral, after Philip North withdrew under intense pressure from opponents.
BBC Religion coverage a 'mess' and 'dangerously out of touch', says former presenter
The BBC's religion coverage 'is dangerously out of touch with faith communities', according to a former Sunday programme presenter.
Nun who was raped in convent suing Catholic Church after sisters pressured her to leave
A Chilean nun is suing her convent after they forced her to leave when she was raped and became pregnant.
New Bethel worship album 'Starlight' released today, with all female worship leaders
'Starlight' comes from Bethel Music, the worship ministry based at Bethel Church in Redding California. All of the tracks were recorded on a live tour â the first time a Bethel album has been recorded like that.
Why are Christians taking to the streets and marching with Crosses, Palms - and Donkeys?
Some churches are 'reviving the Anglo-Catholic tradition of processing on Palm Sunday and distributing palm crosses,' on the Sunday before Easter.
Palm Sunday â How Jesus' Triumphant entry into Jerusalem turned the world on its head
What's the significance of Jesus' actions on Palm Sunday? And what does it have to teach us today?...
Holocaust denial 'bishop' sets up breakaway traditionalist group in Kent, takes in clergy accused of sex abuse
Clergy accused of sex abuse are finding refuge with a breakaway order run by a breakaway traditionalist British priest in Kent.
On being a gay man and a conservative Christian at the same time - why this theology can be a 'gift to the church'
Conservative in stance and evangelical in background, the Christian Spring Harvest festival is looking to tackle the deep and entrenched divisions in the Church in a way that emphasises love.
Pope Francis laments deaths in Syria chemical attack as top Bishop says the carnage 'shocks the soul'
Pope Francis has decried the death of dozens of people in Syria from chemical poisoning as the top Catholic bishop in the US said the carnage 'shocks the soul'.
Concern grows as guaranteed Lottery funding for repairs to Christian and other places of worship is axed
Churches and other bodies are concerned because the new arrangements mean that for the first time since 1977 there will be no dedicated or 'ring-fenced' Government or Government heritage body funding for churches.
Monk accused of child sex abuse 'was allowed to stay at leading Catholic school for years after claims emerged'
A monk who is said to have run a weekly 'sex club' for young boys was allowed to remain at the country's leading Catholic school after multiple misconduct allegations against him, The Times has reported.
Son of former Archbishop of Canterbury cleared of sex abuse charges
The son of former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has been cleared of sex abuse charges against a young woman.
Yoga is 'acceptable' for Christians but not a route to God, says Indian Church
One of India's largest Christian Churches says yoga is 'acceptable' but is 'not a means to experience the divine'.
Nicky Morgan vows to keep asking questions because 'we have no effective opposition'
Nicky Morgan has vowed to continue rebelling and pressurising Theresa May from the backbenches after she was sacked on the Prime Minister's first day in the job.