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Could Orthodox Churches Recognise The Pope? It's No Longer Completely Unthinkable
After a significant meeting between theologians from the two sides, there are signs that change is in the wind.
Soaring Cathedral Attendance Buttresses Church Worship Figures
The Church of England and its sister Episcopal Church across the Atlantic might be experiencing steady and apparently inexorable decline. But latest figures show attendance at England's 42 cathedrals is soaring.
Mexican Priest Missing After Two Kidnapped And Killed
A Catholic priest has been kidnapped in Mexico, following the kidnapping and murder of two priests at the weekend.
Justin Welby: Same-Sex Unions A Reality 'Whether We Agree Or Not'
Justin Welby has said that new family structures, including same sex unions, are now a reality "whether we agree or not" in a sermon which dismissed the idea of a Victorian golden age of family values as a "myth".
'Our Lives Have Become Miserable': The Indian Christians Ostracised For Their Faith
Christian families in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh have been ostracised by their village because they have refused to renounce their faith.
Bishop of Exeter slams Cathedral Dean for lack of spiritual leadership
The Bishop of Exeter has castigated the Dean of Exeter in a report that condemns him as "remote and disinterested".
The Christian comeback is coming, says Brian McLaren
Despite narratives of Church decline, Christianity is on the brink of a comeback, says popular author and activist Brian McLaren.
Christians fear state control of religion in Zambia
Zambian president Edgar Chagwa Lungu Lungu appointed Rev Godfridah Sumail as head of the new ministry of religious affairs last week.
After centuries of separation, evangelicals and Catholics look to shared future
The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation is an opportunity for a "healing of memories", the leaders of the Catholic and evangelical churches in Germany have announced.
Geologist claims to have new findings on Jesus Christ's burial place
Geologist Aryeh Shimron is offering new findings that may finally shed light on the mystery of Jesus' tomb, and may link two past controversial findings.
First openly gay bishop elected by Anglican Church in Toronto
The Anglican Church in Canada has elected Rev. Canon Kevin Robertson, the first openly gay bishop in the diocese of Toronto.
CofE desperate for more young women and ethnic minorities to hear the call of God
The Church of England is reaching out to young women and black and ethnic minority Christians and pleading with them to consider becoming ordained priests.
Pope greets Archbishop Welby in Assisi for day of prayer for peace
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby was today among religious leaders alongside refugees to be greeted by Pope Francis in Assisi in a day of prayer for peace.
Translation wars: Why critics are turning on the English Standard version
Does it really matter which version of the Bible you use? Most pastors are just thankful if their congregations read it at all.
Fined for evangelism: How US missionary Don Ossewaarde is challenging Putin's regime
Don Ossewaarde's account of yesterday's hearing paints a picture of a law that's barely even understood by Russia's police and judiciary.
Canterbury Cathedral gets armed patrol as part of anti-terror drive
Armed police will now routinely patrol Canterbury Cathedral, one of the oldest Christian buildings in England and home cathedral of the Archbishop of Canterbury, as part of an anti-terror drive in Kent.