Church
'Wrong' for Theresa May to block second independence vote, says Church of Scotland
The Church of Scotland is backing calls for a second referendum on Scottish independence.
Pope Francis May Be 'Backsliding' On Paedophile Crackdown
Pope Francis may be 'backsliding' in his crackdown on paedophile priests, a senior Australian Catholic official is warning.
Black Southern Baptist Leader Urges Reconciliation Between Russell Moore And His Critics
A senior black Southern Baptist leader has called for reconciliation between the embattled president of the denomination's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission, Russell Moore, and his opponents.
Women Bishops And Bishop Philip North: What Does 'Mutual Flourishing' Actually Mean?
The Church of England is set for ongoing clashes over women's ordination after Philip North stepped down following a campaign against his promotion to be Bishop of Sheffield.
Most US Evangelicals Reject Female Leadership, Research Shows
Evangelicals in the US are less accepting of female leadership even than Roman Catholics, according to a study by the Barna research group.
Man Who Mocked Christians Banned From Church For Five Years
A man has been banned from all churches after he was jailed for harassing Christians online.
Bishop Calls For 'Thanksgiving' Prayers For Gay Couples
The Bishop of Chelmsford is calling for thanksgiving services and eucharists for gay couples amid controversy on how the Church should move forward.
Pope Francis: The Cross Is Not Jewellery, But a Call To Imitate Christ's Love
Pope Francis has called Christians to contemplate the meaning of the cross, which he says is not just symbol, or a piece of jewellery, but a call to imitate the love of Christ.
Dean Of Exeter Retires After Fierce Row With His Bishop
The dean of Exeter cathedral is retiring after being described as 'remote and disinterested' in a fierce row with his bishop.
Bishops Behind Blocked Sexuality Report: No Biblical Mandate For Gay Marriage
Bishops behind the Church's recent report on sexuality are warning against expecting a change in its teaching on sexuality.
Philip North 'Hounded' Out Of Role, Claims Key Conservative Bishop
Philip North was 'hounded' out of office, a key conservative bishop has said, claiming the loss was a 'body blow' to the Church of England.
The Resignation That Rocked The Church: How The CofE Reacted To Philip North's Decision
Philip North has step back from his appointed role as Bishop of Sheffield amid a furious row over women bishops.
Australia's Third Largest Denomination Has Paid Out 17m Dollars To Child Abuse Victims
The scale of child abuse reports in one of Australia's largest Christian denominations has been made clear.
Philip North Withdraws As Bishop Of Sheffield
Philip North, the designated Bishop of Sheffield, has withdrawn his nomination after a row over his opposition to women priests.
Archbishop Of Canterbury's Aide, The Bishop At Lambeth, Steps Down
The Archbishop of Canterbury's head of staff, the Bishop at Lambeth, is stepping down in August.