Church
Vatican to lend ancient Christian relics to Canterbury Cathedral
The ancient relics of murdered archbishop Thomas Becket are to go on display in Canterbury this year, on loan from the Vatican.
Archbishop pleads for prayer as global Anglican leaders prepare to meet
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a plea for prayer as the leaders of his divided church prepare to meet in Canterbury next week in an attempt to avoid schism over gays.
Matt Redman, Darlene Zschech give new life to forgotten hymns by great evangelical writer
Forgotten works by one of the most prolific hymn writers of all time have been given a new lease of life after being recorded by some of today's top Christian writers and singers.
Garissa University reopens nine months after massacre, but Christian students too scared to attend
Garissa University has re-opened nine months after al-Shabaab killed 148 people on the campus in Northern Kenya.
Charlie Hebdo front cover disrespects all faiths, says Vatican Newspaper
The Vatican newspaper has condemned the French Satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo's latest front cover, which depicts God as an assassin, saying it disrespects all believers, of whatever faith.
Epiphany: Five things we can learn from the Journey of the Magi
Today is Epiphany, on which in Western churches of a liturgical persuasion the coming of the Wise Men to see Jesus is remembered.
Meet Allyson Robinson, the first openly transgender Baptist minister
Allyson Robinson, believed to be the first openly transgender Baptist minister in the US, speaks to Christian Today about faith, sexuality, and the future of the Church.
Rapper Jahaziel renounces Christian faith
The UK-based formerly-Christian rapper Jahaziel denounced his 20-year-strong Christian faith on social media just before Christmas.
Norwegian church shares gospel with refugees through Google Translate and Bibles
A Church in Norway gave refugees attending their services Bibles in both Arabic and Farsi after the Norwegian Bible Society donated them.
First Catholic service for centuries to be celebrated in chapel of King Henry VIII
The first Roman Catholic service for more than 450 years is to be celebrated in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace.
20,000 prisoners reached with evangelistic course in 12 months
An evangelism course for prisoners born out of an Anglican church in London has reached 20,000 inmates since its launch 12 months ago.
Kingsmill Massacre: Memorial service to mark 40 year anniversary
A religious service at the site of the Kingsmill massacre is to be held to mark the 40 year anniversary of the shooting of 10 protestant workmen by the IRA.
Scottish primus warns of damage done by historic agreement between churches
The head of the Anglican church in Scotland has warned the Church of England against treading on his ecclesiastical territory in an historic agreement with the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
Tory MP condemns Archbishops who speak up for refugees
Conservative MP David Davies has launched a scathing attack on the Archbishops of Canterbury and Wales for their calls for Britain to let in more refugees.
15 Christians arrested after prayer meeting interrupted by Hindu extremists
Fifteen Christians were arrested for alleged forced conversions in Karnataka, India after the church they were praying in was surrounded by Hindu radicals.
Leaked contract shows Driscolls got $400k advance for controversial Real Marriage book
A copy of the contract with Thomas Nelson has been released online by blogger WenatcheeTheHatchet.