Church
What do the stories of Jesus' temptation tell us today?
Lent is modelled on the stories of Jesus fasting in the wilderness after his baptism and before the beginning of his ministry.
Pope to meet group of divorced and remarried Catholics
Pope Francis has invited a group of divorced and remarried Catholics to discuss the controversial issue of whether such individuals should be allowed officially to receive Holy Communion at Mass.
Italy arrests priest accused of 'defrauding elderly people out of millions'
Monsignor Patrizio Benvenuti has been arrested for allegedly defrauding hundreds of elderly people out of millions of euros through an elaborate money-laundering scheme.
What the names of God tell us about his character
The names of God point to the different facets of his character, and teach us about the One we worship.
Iraqi Christians boycott peaceful coexistence conference, demanding 'concrete change' for religious minorities
Iraqi Christians have boycotted a conference organised the government to promote peaceful coexistence of religious communities.
Last Byzantine church in Ankara fights for survival
The last remaining Byzantine church in Ankara, Turkey, is fighting to survive as the crowded city continues to spread.
Former homeless and ex-drug addicts lead new Church of England prayer campaign
Men and women who found faith at a homeless centre in Halifax are to feature in a series of short dramatic films for Lent and Easter launched by the Church of England today.
Pope tells missionaries of mercy: Abandon the 'cudgel of judgement'
Priests must abandon the "cudgel of judgement" when hearing confession, Pope Francis said in a homily to his specially appointed "missionaries of mercy" before their send-off.
Love Lent? 5 ways to make it more biblical
I have, to be honest, always been a bit ambivalent about giving things up for Lent.
Ash Wednesday: How liturgy breathes life into worship
Harry Farley explores the bizarre, stark but powerful nature of the Anglican imposition of ashes service.
First Catholic service in centuries takes place at Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace
With clouds of incense and exquisite choral music, the first Roman Catholic service for more than 450 years was last night celebrated in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace.
Pope Francis in Mexico: Will he tackle the issue of femicide?
In the build up to the Pope's visit to Mexico, families of female murder victims are asking whether femicide will be addressed by the Pontifex.
What is it about megachurches that stops people from getting involved?
The larger the church, the less likely its members will attend its weekly services, a new Duke University study has found.
Germany faces 'high risk' of terror attack as ISIS militants slip in disguised as refugees, police warn
Security agencies in Germany are facing a serious situation as a new report indicates that members of the terror group Islamic State [ISIS] have slipped into Europe disguised as refugees.
Gospel for Asia faces lawsuit for 'fraud and misuse of charitable donations'
Gospel for Asia, the second largest mission organisation in the US, is facing a lawsuit for fraud and misuse of charitable donations.
Churches in Egypt finally face repair, three years after attacks
Churches in Egypt are finally being repaired three years after they were damaged by Islamist groups in the aftermath of former-President Morsi's eviction.