Church

Why you can only go to church in Northern Cyprus once a year
The decision by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to restrict church services there to once a year has thrown into sharp reliefs the divisions on the island.

UMC LGBT row continues as thousands call on Church to allow same-sex marriages
Almost 5,000 people have urged one of America's largest religious bodies to end all "legislative harm" against LGBTQ people.

Gospel For Asia faced staff exodus amid negative publicity
The second largest mission group in the US, GFA and its founder KP Yohannan have faced a storm of negative publicity.

India: Police arrest evangelical Christians on 'forced conversion' charges
Police in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh have arrested three evangelical Christians.

Intolerable cruelty? How evangelicals are rethinking the doctrine of hell
As a doctrine, many evangelicals find the idea of hell awkward or embarrassing.

Church of Scotland passes landmark unity pact with Church of England
The Church of Scotland has unanimously agreed to formal unite with the Church of England in an historic vote in Edinburgh.

Archbishop of Canterbury to join historic debate with Church of Scotland
The Archbishop of Canterbury will be the first head of the Church of England to join a debate at the Church of Scotland's General Assembly on Wednesday.
Church of Scotland reaffirms support of EU
The Church of Scotland has reaffirmed its belief the UK should remain the EU.

New book to contain previously unpublished writings of Mother Teresa
Reflections on mercy and compassion by Mother Teresa that have never been released before are to be published in the weeks leading up to her canonisation in September.

Christians have a duty to convert all Muslims, including ISIS militants â Vatican official
Christians have a duty to convert all Muslims but not Jews, according to Cardinal Kurt Koch.

Pope calms speculation surrounding Ireland visit as Vatican confirms 2018 World Meeting of Families in Dublin
Pope Francis has dampened hopes he may visit Ireland for the 2018 World Meeting of Families.

Desmond Tutu's daughter gives up Church ministry after same-sex marriage
Archbishop Desmond Tutu's daughter has given up her licence to serve as an Anglican priest after marrying a woman.

Religious 'nones' outnumber Christians in England and Wales
The report says both Catholics and Anglicans are struggling to retain people brought up in the faith.

Pilgrimage of His Grace: Archbishop of York walks 1500 miles
The Archbishop of York has in the last six months walked more than 1.6 million steps, 1,500 miles, climbed more than 1.6 million steps and 1,200 floors.

Why the Church of Scotland's same-sex marriage fudge won't work
The Church of Scotland's decision to allow congregations to call ministers in same-sex marriages has received much media attention.

Finding God after losing homes: More Muslim refugees from Mideast wanting to embrace Jesus Christ in Germany
More and more Christian churches in Germany are reporting increasing interests among Muslim migrants to convert to Christianity.