Church
The Great Schism: Why it's taken 1,000 years for the Pope and the Patriarch to meet
The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the head of the Russian Orthodox Church are to meet for the first time in nearly 1,000 years tomorrow.
Brian Houston: I was 'shattered' when I discovered my father's sexual abuse
Hillsong pastor Brian Houston has defended his decision not to tell the police about his father's sexual abuse, and said he was "shattered" when he discovered the crimes.
Justin Welby: Religious leaders are the key to ending extremism
Britain must acknowledge its historic role in aggravating the conflict in Iraq and Syria, the Archbishop of Canterbury said yesterday.
The story of the man who taught the English to sing hymns
Name the best Christian song-writers working in English today and we'd all have our own opinions.
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.