Church
Divine intervention: 'Invisible force' knocks down man about to stab priest inside church in Colombia
A hooded man armed with a large knife suddenly leapt from his seat inside a church, rushed at the priest and was about to stab the man of God when he suddenly froze as if gripped by an invisible force and fell to the ground convulsing as churchgoers quickly disarmed the assailant.
Why Christians shouldn't fear being labelled
It is only when we recognise our differences that we can offer genuine respect, genuine interest, and a genuine willingness to listen and learn from others.
Public's trust in clergy plummets
Clergy are now less trusted than ordinary people on the street - what was the most trusted profession a generation ago has plummeted in the public's eye.
Can a dead man pray? How the Catholic Church makes saints
The Vatican is investigating reports that the Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman has been responsible for another miracle.
Justin Welby challenges Davos elite: Materialism will not help fight extremists
The Archbishop of Canterbury has given a stern warning to the world's elite gathered in Davos, saying materialism will not help in the fight against extremist ideologies.
Senior bishop speaks out against fixing the date of Easter
A prominent conservative evangelical bishop has warned against fixing the date of Easter to the same Sunday each year.
Lutherans receive Holy Communion at the Vatican despite ban on intercommunion
A group of Lutherans have received Holy Communion at St Peter's after meeting Pope Francis, according to reports coming out of Rome.
Spotlight star Michael Keaton defends the Catholic faith
Michael Keaton has spoken out about his Catholic upbringing, the value of faith and the danger of institutions ahead of the release of his new film, Spotlight, in the UK.
Faith leaders to hold conference on rights of religious minorities in Muslim countries
Christian leaders are set to attend a Muslim-led summit in Morocco seeking to reaffirm the rights of minority religious groups living in Muslim-majority countries.
Hijab-wearing professor Larycia Hawkins backed by Wheaton colleagues
The Wheaton College professor facing termination for alleged theological unorthodoxy has won the backing of the college's faculty council in her fight to stay.
U.S. Episcopal Church's Michael Curry not backing down from gay marriage support
Despite the dressing down and suspension the U.S. Episcopalian Church received from the Anglican Communion because of its support of same-sex marriage, presiding bishop Michael Curry says his mind is made up regarding "gay marriage" and their stance remains the same.
The whole of Christendom wants to fix the date of Easter, except this Yorkshire town
Moves by the world's major Churches to agree a common date of Easter, setting aside centuries of division, have been widely welcomed â but not in the small Yorkshire town of Whitby.
A new biopic is being made about Mary Magdalene
A biopic of Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus Christ and witness of his crucifixion and resurrection, has been scheduled for release in 2017.
Apology to LGBT community must be followed by action, senior Anglicans warn Archbishop of Canterbury
Senior Anglicans who wrote to the Archbishop of Canterbury on the eve of last week's Primates Meeting have thanked him for his apology for the way the Church has treated the gay community, but warned that his words must be followed by action.
Justin Welby: Decision for unity of Anglican Communion was a 'God-moment'
The decision of the Anglican Primates last week to maintain the unity of the Anglican Communion was a "God moment", Justin Welby has said.
Asylum seekers facing freezing temperatures find refuge in Arctic Norway church
Three asylum seekers have sought refuge in a local church in Arctic Norway, after a bus-load of asylum seekers were returned to Russia on Tuesday.