Church
Donald Trump blasted by Catholic thinkers for 'vulgarity' and 'oafishness'
A group of Roman Catholic academics have taken a stand against Donald Trump's presidential bid by publishing an open letter outlining why the business tycoon is "manifestly unfit to be president."
Mary's Meals: How a Christian-inspired charity is bringing hope to refugees in Lebanon
A Catholic-inspired charity with a vision to see each child fed and educated has moved into Lebanon to provide school meals for 1,000 children.
Egypt: Questions over authorities' claim of Christian army conscript's 'suicide'
An Egyptian Christian army conscript has died in what his family believe are suspicious circumstances.
Germany: Congregation backs priest driven out by death threats for defending refugees
Local people have rallied to the support of the Congolese-born priest in Bavaria who resigned after receiving death threats for speaking up for refugees.
India: Hindu radicals arrested for attack on Pentecostal church
Seven people have been arrested in connection with an attack on a Pentecostal church in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.
When is Good Friday in 2016? Key dates for Easter
Good Friday is the day on which Christians remember the death of Jesus on the cross.
France: 80-year-old arrested over theft of 3,000 church statues, crucifixes and religious icons
Two elderly people have been arrested in a Paris suburb in connection with the theft of thousands of objects from churches.
New Chief of Staff for Lambeth Palace
The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced the appointment of a new Chief of Staff and Strategy at Lambeth Palace.
Sex abuse victim 'deeply distressed' by Lord Carey support for Bishop Bell
The sex abuse victim of former Bishop of Chichester George Bell has described the letter praising him from a former Archbishop of Canterbury as "deeply distressing".
Why megachurches can be bad for kids - one Christian's thoughts on Andy Stanley's small church, big church comments
While there are benefits to attending a megachurch like the one led by Andy Stanley, one Christian who hails from a small church begs to differ.
What being in 'the wilderness' taught me about faith, church and God
Hannah Mudge on why she felt 'done' with church, and what emerged from her time in 'the wilderness'.
Help make girls more confident, says first woman bishop to speak in House of Lords
The Bishop of Gloucester used her maiden speech as the first woman bishop ever to speak in the House of Lords to raise concerns about the loss of confidence among young people, especially girls.
Priest resigns after receiving racist abuse and death threats for defending refugees
A Catholic priest has resigned after receiving death threats and racist abuse in southern Germany.
The 12 apostles: Myth or reality? Why we can still believe the Bible
Tom Bissell, a lapsed Catholic, set off "to discover whether the Twelve Apostles were actual historical figures or merely characters in a fictional story".
Franklin Graham slams Open Restrooms policy; urges faithful to choose leader who will push 'radical change'
The outspoken Rev. Franklin Graham is fighting a new crusade â and this time it involves a Charlotte, North Carolina ordinance being sponsored by the local mayor that allows people to use the bathroom of their choice instead of being based on biological gender.
Church in row with Naples over treasure worth more than crown jewels
The Catholic Church has become embroiled in an argument over treasure worth more than the crown jewels in Naples.