Church
Justin Welby: Anglican split over homosexuality would be a failure but 'not a disaster'
Schism over homosexuality in the Anglican Communion would not be a disaster but it would certainly be a failure, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.
Pope Francis: People 'should not be defined only' by their sexuality
A book by Pope Francis to be published tomorrow reveals the depths of his commitment to God's mercy and his rejection of legalism.
Methodist minister comes out as gay during sermon. Here's why she's challenging the Church
Rev Cynthia Meyer announced to her congregation last Sunday that she is gay. Meet the woman who's challenging the United Methodist Church.
North Korea: Imprisoned Canadian pastor digs holes all day, sees no one
Hyeon Soo Lim, a South Korean-born Canadian who was the head pastor at one of Canada's largest churches, has been held by the North since February.
New York pastor caught stealing from his church rejects calls to step down, seeks more power
A New York City pastor who was caught stealing from his church's offering nine times tried to defend his actions by saying that he was not being paid enough.
Church must repent of "second class" treatment of gays, Anglican leaders warn Primates
More than 100 Anglicans including the Dean of St Paul's have written a letter to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, urging repentance for "second class citizens" treatment of gay people. The letter is timed to coincide with the Primates' Meeting.
Persecuted Slovak priest dies of lung cancer
A popular Slovak Roman Catholic priest who suffered persecution by the communist regime has died of lung cancer.
Lawsuit against 'celebrity pastor' alleges he used artwork without permission
A Florida pastor whose congregation includes Justin Bieber and the Kardashians has been accused of an alleged illicit use of art for his Miami church.
Meeting God in Psalm 119: Five beautiful prayers to feed your soul
Its themes include God's faithfulness amid persecution and the beauty and sufficiency of God's word.
Head of Christian charity warns of 'looming disaster' due to ageing populations and low birth rates
Nola Leach of Care was speaking to Christian Today after it was revealed a scheme that allows members of the public to petition for new EU laws could be abandoned, because the public keeps asking for the wrong sorts of laws.
Science and religion: What can we learn from Galileo?
The great scientist died today in 1642. The argument between him and the Inquisitions haunted theologians for centuries.
Christians in the Philippines suffering new levels of violence and intimidation
Christians in the Philippine island of Mindanao are suffering similar levels violence and intimidation as Christians in Iraq, according to a missionary priest.
Mexico: Persecution forces 30 Christians from their homes because of their faith
The Mexican government has failing to enforce laws protecting freedom of worship, campaigners say.
Government's 'British values' pledge could threaten Christian freedom, warns evangelical leader
British Christians could find their freedoms under threat unless government plans to regulate churches' activities with children are revised.
Teachers in Iraq arrested for refusing to teach doctrine of death
More than 30 teachers working in the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh have been arrested for refusing to follow the jihadist education syllabus imposed by Islamic State.
Iranian government takes church from Chaldean Catholics to turn into Shi'ite shrine
A Christian parliamentarian in Iran has hit out at the regime's treatment of its minorities.