Church
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.
Hundreds of thousands expected to protest against same-sex unions in Italy
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are expected to turn out in support of the 'traditional family' in Italy on Saturday as the government debates legalising same-sex partnerships.
Pope Francis seeks Protestant forgiveness for past persecution
Francis asked "forgiveness for the un-gospel like behaviour by Catholics towards Christians of other Churches".
Trump, Cruz, Rubio: What the evangelical vote means to them, and how they're trying to get it
The word "evangelical" is a slippery one, not because it doesn't describe a particular constituency, but because it doesn't adequately describe them.
Karl Barth: 10 things you didn't know about a great 20th century thinker
Swiss theologian Karl Barth (1886-1968) was one of the most important figures in 20th century theology.