Church
Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox patriarch to hold historic meeting in Cuba
The meeting could be a historic step toward healing the 1,000-year-old rift between the Western and Eastern branches of Christianity.
Church stance on contraception under pressure in face of Zika virus
The Catholic church in Latin America is under growing pressure to relax its ban on artificial contraception as concerns grow over the impact of the Zika virus.
Chinese officials banned from religion even after retirement
Chinese officials are banned from religious activities even after they retire from service, state media said on Friday.
Dracula inspired by Anglican priest from Devon
The original Count Dracula was inspired by a hymn-writing Church of England clergyman from Devon, according to new material unearthed by one of the world's leading Dracula scholars.
Why does Nepal have one of the fastest growing Churches in the world?
Nepal has one of the fastest growing Christian populations in the world, according to figures on World Christian Database.
Australian churches invoke ancient right of 'sanctuary' to protect asylum seekers
Ten churches, including Brisbane Cathedral in Australia have offered sanctuary to asylum seekers facing deportation to offshore refugee camps, in a stand against the nation's immigration rules.
Russian Orthodox Church revival under Putin continues
Speaking at the Council of Bishops in Moscow, Kyrill said the ROC now numbers 34,764 churches.
Westminster Abbey to host Gucci fashion show
Westminster Abbey has opened its doors to hosting Gucci's cruise collection fashion show in its cloisters in June, sparking mixed reactions in the church.
Methodist membership set to fall to lowest since 1819
The Church's Statistics for Mission report also revealed that baptisms in 2014-15 were down substantially on the previous year and that 80 per cent of local churches were not making new members.
Donald Trump and Emanuel AME Church among Nobel Peace Prize nominations
Emanuel AME Church, where nine people were shot and killed during a Bible study last year in a racist attack, and republican candidate Donald Trump are among the nominations for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
Can a bronze serpent cure snakebite? What a Bible story tells us about grace
It's a strange tale, and it's a world away from anything in our own experience.
Pope gives two children the ride of their lives â in his Popemobile
A family vacationing in Rome who had planned to make just a quick stop at the Vatican were surprised when the Pope invited two of their children for a 10-minute ride on the Popemobile.
Pope Francis: 'God doesn't want to condemn anybody'
God does not want to condemn anybody, rather he seeks the salvation of everybody, said Pope Francis during his weekly general audience in St Peter's Square on Wednesday.
New Anglican pressure group will campaign for 'full participation' of gay people in Church
A new pressure group has been formed within the Church of England to argue for the "full participation" of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in the life of the Church.
Why religious people are happier, and how to share the joy
Do happiness and faith have nothing to do with each other? At one level, no: at least, there's no causal link.
Why evangelicals shouldn't vote as Christians
I've been uneasy about Ted Cruz for months, ever since I first realised the extraordinary positions he takes on issues like climate change and healthcare.