Church
Polish court sides with priest's lover over inheritance
A Polish court has ruled that a six-year-old boy is the only heir of a prominent priest who died without making a will.
A dozen evangelical churches are opening every month in Spain
Evangelical Christianity could be growing at a rapid rate in Spain, with 12 new evangelical churches being opened each month, it has emerged.
Donald Trump is popular with Republicans even though not widely regarded as religious, survey finds
Donald Trump is seen as a potentially "good" or "great" president by Republican voters even though he is not widely regarded as religious, according to the latest survey from Pew Research
Ark Encounter: 'Victory for religious freedom' as Christian theme park allowed tax break
A Christian theme park will be allowed to receive tax incentives, a judge has ruled, in what has been called a "victory for religious freedom in America" by campaigners.
Justin Welby: Caricature and prejudice can lead to 'violent persecution and genocide'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned of the dangers of caricature and prejudice, saying they can "lead to violent persecution and genocide" in a statement on Holocaust Memorial Day.
Kuwait MPs block church building because it 'contradicts Sharia law'
Plans to build churches in Kuwait have been rejected by MPs because they "contradict Islamic Sharia law".
Lutherans shouldn't have received Holy Communion at Vatican, says Catholic spokesman
The Lutheran bishop who received Communion from a Catholic priest in the Vatican ought not to have been offered it and should have refused, said a Catholic spokesman.
Bill to restrict Sharia courts is a 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Muslim women, says Baroness Cox
Muslim women have welcomed the success of a proposed bill demanding that the rights of women be protected in Sharia courts in the UK, according to a Christian member of the House of Lords, Baroness Cox.
Women bishops one year on: Why it's still a cause for celebration
It's been a year since Libby Lane was consecrated as Bishop of Stockport, and it's a cause for celebration.
Pope meets Iranian president, asks him to help stop Middle East terrorism
President Rouhani is on a four-day visit to Italy and France aimed at building diplomatic and commercial relationships.
Of mice and men: How archaeology confirms a Bible story
Like all of the Assyrian kings Sennacherib was a brutal ruler who governed by fear.
Evangelical church to appeal ruling saying it cannot advise parents to 'lovingly spank' children
An evangelical church in South Africa will appeal a human rights ruling that it cannot advise congregants to "lovingly spank their children", according to the Telegraph.
Pope releases Lent message: The real poor are those who consider themselves rich
The Pontiff focuses on mercy and attacks those "who consider themselves rich" in a message entitled "I desire mercy and not sacrifice".
Turkey: Ancient church discovered in underground city
An underground church containing frescoes that may date back to the 12th century has been discovered in the Cappadocia region of Turkey.
UN Secretary-General says religion should be a bridge, not a wedge, in Middle East
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon addressed the Muslim-led conference in Morocco.
China: Church authorities dismiss pastor who protested against cross removals
Megachurch pastor fired after outspoken opposition to China's crackdown on Christianity.