Church

New book to contain previously unpublished writings of Mother Teresa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.

Almost half of pastors agree: Church leaders accused of sexual sin must step down from duties

Almost half of Protestant pastors agree that their colleagues accused of sexual misconduct should stop performing their Church duties for a certain period of time, according to a survey conducted by Nashville-based survey firm LifeWay Research.

Church of Scotland votes in favour of ministers in gay marriages

The Church said in a statement immediately after the vote that the decision "does not compromise the Church's traditional view of marriage as a union between one man and one woman."

In this Alabama church, worshippers take pot and mushrooms instead of bread and wine for their communion

A church in Alabama offers an extraordinary way for people to achieve spiritual enlightenment to draw themselves closer to God. While Christian churches commonly use bread and wine during communion, the Oklevueha Native American Church of Inner Light gives its members hallucinogenic drugs consisting of marijuana, mushrooms and peyote, according to al.com.

South Carolina pastor dies in hospital after motorcycle crash