Church

Cardinal Nichols Praises Gaza Christians: 'Their Faith Is Strong'
The Catholic Archbishop of Westminster visited Gaza on Sunday, praising the region's tiny Christian population for their faith.

Pope Francis Holds Mass For 1,000 Prisoners
The inmates from 12 countries joined more than 3,000 chaplains, guards, ex-prisoners and family members in Rome.

What Your Pastor Should Preach On This Sunday
This Sunday is the last before the US election. Pastor and activist Jim Wallis has called on church leaders to take the opportunity to preach 'gospel truth' against racism and misogyny.

Is This Christianity's Digital Future? London's Oldest Church Leaps Forward With 21st Century Technology
The oldest church in the City of London has taken a leap into the future with the technology of the 21st century.

Bishop Of Oxford Defends Record After Accusation He Failed To Act Over Sex Abuse Claims
The Bishop of Oxford has insisted that caring for sex abuse victims is a "high priority" after facing allegations he failed to act when one victim reported a rape.

Is There Still Room For Church Growth In Britain? The Quietly Explosive Phenomenon Of 'Fresh Expressions'
They are small, godly and growing at an incredible rate. They are "fresh expressions" of church and until now, they have had little attention beyond those directly involved.

Why The Growing Church Is A Messy Church
The Messy Church movement has celebrated its 3500th church registration today in a milestone for the organisation.

This Spectacular Church Looks Nothing Like Yours
Stanbrook Abbey Church, built for Benedictine nuns of the Conventus of Our Lady of Consolation, sits on a remote edge of the North York Moors.

Christians To Floodlight Churches Red For Middle East Martyrs
Churches around the UK have been urged to highlight the plight of persecuted Christians by lighting their buildings in red.

Catholic Church Apologises, Admits 'Grief And Pain' Caused By Forced Adoption
The leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has apologised for the "hurt" caused to young unmarried women who were pressured into giving their babies up for adoption in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.

Cardinal Nichols Vows To Work With Government Over 'Scourge' Of Homelessness
Cardinal Nichols has vowed to work with Theresa May's government to tackle the "scourge that is homelessness".

Uncovered Tomb of Jesus, Christianity's Holiest Site, Turns Out New Revelations
The tomb where Jesus was laid to rest before His resurrection has been uncovered, with researchers marvelling at new revelations about the holiest site in Christendom.

'The Pope Is A Catholic': Cardinal Nichols Reacts To Ban On Women Priests
Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said Pope Francis' ban on women ever becoming priests shows that he's a Catholic.

The Remarkable Impact Of London's Flourishing Megachurches
London's megachurches are thriving and most are growing in size, in spite of overall decline in churchgoing in the UK, because of their "deep and passionate commitment" to living out their relationship with God, a new report has found.

The Cross Is Back: Iraqi Priests Raise Symbol Of Hope In Shattered Christian Villages
Iraq's Christian priests are returning to the villages from which they were ejected by Islamic State, according to World Watch Monitor.

Nigeria Bishop Hits Out At 'Endemic' Corruption In Churches
Corruption is "endemic" in Nigeria's churches, according to the general secretary of the Anglican Consultative Council, Rt Rev Josiah Idowu-Fearon.