Church
Imprisoned Iranian pastor Farshid Fathi freed after five years
Farshid Fathi was arrested on Boxing Day, 2010 during raids targeting Christian churches.
It came upon the midnight clear: The story behind the hymn
This carol has been condemned as not really a hymn at all, just an ethical song.
Acceptance of homosexuality growing in churches
More Christian denominations across America are becoming accepting of homosexuality, showing increase in percentages between studies done in 2007 and 2015.
Liberia and Ebola: A story of courage that turned heartbreak to hope
Cris Rogers visited Liberia and found a "new normal" there, inspired by the stories he heard.
Battle recommences over same-sex marriage in military chapels
No same-sex couple in the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force has yet been married in a military chapel.
What do we really know about the Three Wise Men?
Florence Taylor is on the trail of the Magi.
What 2015 tells us about following Christ: 2. Generosity, evangelism and bravery
it's easy to get depressed when we read headlines about horror. But how should Christians react to them and what do they say to us about God?
Pope Francis warns Vatican: I will reform 'diseased' bureaucracy
The Church's central administration has been rocked by scandals and charges of greed and corruption.
Church minister recalls personal encounter with an angel: 'They're here, protecting us, serving us, helping us'
Angels have been described in the Bible including the captivating roles they play in the Christmas story. But still, some people believe angels are just myths and unreal since they don't see winged creatures around them taking off on rescue missions.
German church draws hundreds of people to special 'Star Wars' Sunday service
In a transparent attempt to attract more young people to its dwindling congregation, a church in Berlin held a special "Star Wars" service on Sunday themed on the sci-fi blockbuster.
Muslim bus passengers save Christians from Al-Shabaab extremists: 'Kill us all or leave'
Muslim passengers refused to be separated from Christians when their bus was ambushed by suspected Islamist extremists.
No charges for Detroit pastor who killed man wielding brick
The pastor of the City of God church had an "honest and reasonable belief" that he was at risk of death, say prosecutors.
Leading secularists and Christians join forces to defend free speech
The Christian Institute and the National Secular Society have formed an alliance to fight the expected introduction of Extremism Disruption Orders next year.
Catholic Church facing severe crisis of faith, says African Cardinal
Cardinal Robert Sarah, from Guinea, is opposed to any relaxation of the strict rules around who may receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.
What 2015 teaches us about following Christ: 1. Terror, xenophobia and crumbling Christendom
Reflecting back on the news stories of the last 12 months may help us as we prepare to step into a new year.
Community living in Clapham: The Common Room
Florence Taylor visits the large basement that houses 'The Common Room' and finds Thea Gormley creating laptop covers with material discarded from high end fabric brands.