Church

GAFCON Accuses Anglican Head Office Of Deceit Over 'Consequences' For Gay-Affirming Episcopal Church
The global Anglican head office is being accused of deception in a row over the role of the gay-affirming Episcopal Church in the USA.

Seven Per Cent of Australian Catholic Priests Accused Of Child Sex Abuse
Shocking new data from the Catholic church in Australia has revealed that seven percent of its priests are alleged child sex abusers.

Orthodox Archbishop Alludes To Trump's Immigration Ban, Calls For 'Love Of The Stranger'
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America have issued a statement focussing on the importance of Christian hospitality, and the need to welcome 'people of every nation, tribe, and tongue', in an apparent reference to President Trump's immigration ban.

Bishop Blames Violent And Punitive Theology For Alleged Abuse By Man Who Ran Christian Summer Camps
A senior Church of England bishop has stated that people who attended John Smyth's summer camps would have known each other and talked about it. The Archbishop of Canterbury, a dormitory officer at the camps in the late 1970s, has insisted he was not part of the inner circle of friends and no-one discussed any allegations of abuse with him.

Church Regret After Gay Slang Service That Called The Holy Spirit 'The Fantabulosa Fairy'
A Church of England theological college has apologised after trainee priests held a service using gay slang language.

Australian Catholic Leaders Warn Congregations Ahead Of 'Horrific' Abuse Hearing
Catholic leaders are so concerned about a cache of abuse data to be released on Monday they have warned believers ahead of the shock.

The Church In London Is Growing: Here Are 5 Things It's Getting Right
London needn't be replicated. But it can serve as an example for what might be possible...

The 10 Lessons Pastors Of Expanding Churches Have Learned
The Barna Group has released its ten lessons of church expansion which have come from detailed research...

WATCH: Thousands Celebrate Bishop Of London's Farewell Service At St Paul's Cathedral
Thousands packed in St Paul's Cathedral for a farewell service to Rt Rev Richard Chartres on Thursday night.

Bishop Of London's Farewell Service: Church Must Stand United In The Face Of 'Great Promise And Great Peril'
The Bishop of London is urging unity across Christian denominations as he retires a time of "great promise and great peril".

Has The Episcopal Church Been Penalised For Its Support Of Gay Marriage â Or Not?
When is a vote on doctrine not a vote on doctrine? Disagreement on gay marriage continues to divide the Anglican Communion.

Trump's Refugee Ban Puts Christians In Danger, Warns UK's Top Catholic Leader
The head of the UK Catholic Church has called for "self-discipline" in public debate as he accused politicians of trading in fear and letting the UK down.

Church Not 'Reached End Of The Road' On Gay Marriage, Welby Says
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the Church of England has not "reached the end of the road" over its position on gay marriage, raising the possibility of future change to doctrine.

Griffith John: 8 Things You Didn't Know About A Pioneer Missionary To China
Griffith John set sail for China in 1855 and founded a hospital in Wuhan that is now one of the largest in the country.

Chaldean Church Plans To Rebuild 10 Christian Villages In Northern Iraq
The Chaldean Church in Iraq has announced plans to help Christians rebuild their lives â in spite of the ongoing threat they face.

Archbishop Of Canterbury Apologises For Abuse Allegations
The Archbishop of Canterbury apologised unreservedly on Wednesday after it emerged he worked at a Christian youth camp where young boys were abused.