Church
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.
Pope Francis Slams Door On Female Priests â For Ever
Pope Francis said on Tuesday he believes the Roman Catholic Church's ban on women becoming priests is forever and will never be changed.
Why Catholics And Lutherans Can't Just Kiss And Make Up
Yesterday marked the 499th anniversary of Martin Luther's nailing of his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg church.
Give Unto Caesar...Christian Pastor Refuses To Obey Order To Hand Sermons To The State
Nearly 40,000 people have signed a petition backing a Christian pastor who is resisting demands to hand over his sermons to the state.
Mission Isn't For Amateurs: How Untrained Enthusiasts Can Do More Harm Than Good
A week or so ago, a storm was kicked up on the internet when a church group from the USA posted a video online about its mission work in Uganda, only to have many Ugandans reply that it was offensive.