Church

Church of England already liberalised on sexuality, says Christian Concern
The Church of England has already resolved the matter of human sexuality, according to a damning article seen by Christian Today.

North Korea must face criminal court, says Christian charity
The North Korean regime must face the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its "egregious human rights abuses", a Christian religious freedom charity has said.

Israel Houghton to divorce after 20 years of marriage
Famous Christian worship leader Israel Houghton has announced his divorce on Facebook after more than 20 years of marriage.

Why does this US Christian man live just miles from ISIS in Iraq?
Billy Ray, co-founder of the Refuge Initiative, has been living in North-Eastern Iraq with his wife, Dawn, and three young sons since 2008 serving the local and refugee communities.

Christian conferences are improving their gender balance, but only just
New stats show slightly improved gender balance at Christian conferences

South African bishops: Same-sex couples should have 'full membership'
Anglican bishops across southern Africa have announced same-sex couples should "share in full membership" of the Church.

Australian abuse inquiry says will sit in Rome to hear Vatican treasurer
An Australian government inquiry into child abuse has said it has found a suitable public venue in Rome where victims will be able to watch the Vatican's Australian-born treasurer testify about his knowledge of molestation within the church.

Cardinal Pell and supporters hit back at abuse allegations
Journalists writing about historic child sexual abuse in Australia are at war over a report that Cardinal George Pell is being investigated by police.

Durham is revealed as Church of England low point for Christians
Durham in the north of England is the diocese where Christians are least likely to go to a service of the Church of England, according to latest figures

Why Brian McLaren should leave Onward Christian Soldiers alone
Brian McLaren has thrown down another gauntlet to conservative Christians by rewriting old hymns he regards as too militaristic.

Ancient Christian icon found in Bethlehem
An ancient icon of "great religious and historical value" has been found by craftsmen working on the restoration of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.

Horrific catalogue of child sexual abuse by Christian Brothers in Australia
More than 850 people have complained of child sexual abuse by one or more Christian Brothers in Australia. Three-quarters of the victims were under the age of 13, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has heard.

The Queen makes rare comments about her strong, remarkable Christian faith
The Queen has said that she is "very grateful" to the nation for its prayers for her in a strong statement of her Christian faith. She says she has felt God's "faithfulness" during 64 years on the throne.

Pastor Rafael Cruz blames church inaction for America's moral decline: 'It's now the time to act'
By its inaction, the church in America can only blame itself for the nation's moral decline, said Pastor Rafael Cruz, father of Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz.

Evangelical Alliance: Parents - not the state - responsible for child's education
Parents â not the state â should be the ultimate authority regarding a child's education, according to the Evangelical Alliance.

Was the ending of Mark's Gospel deliberately changed?
We are in the season of Lent, approaching Easter, and before too long we will be reading stories of the Resurrection.