Church

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.

Pastor shot hours after praying at Ted Cruz rally
A pastor in Idaho was shot yesterday hours after he led a prayer rally for Ted Cruz.

When is Maundy Thursday in 2016? Key dates for Easter
Maundy Thursday is the day on which Christians remember the Last Supper.

Mark Driscoll denies racketeering, calls claims 'false and malicious'
Former Mars Hill Pastor Mark Driscoll denies allegations made against him in a new lawsuit.

Former Archbishop is 'appalled' by CofE's treatment of Bishop George Bell
Former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey has said he is "appalled" at how the Church of England has destroyed the reputation of the wartime Bishop of Chichester, George Bell.

Pope Francis sees 'Arab invasion' bringing positive changes to Europe, enhancing it
Pope Francis has described the influx of migrants into Europe as an "Arab invasion'' that could bring about change and enhance the continent for the better.