Church
Mark Driscoll signals launch of new church as comeback continues
He is listed as a director of the recently incorporated The Trinity Church in Phoenix, Arizona.
Lord's Prayer ad ban 'slippery slope towards censorship' - Equality Commission
The ban on an advert about the Lord's Prayer from being shown in cinemas could be part of a "slippery slope towards increasing censorship", and will be investigated by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, it was announced on Friday.
Too many people fail to love the church, says Rick Warren
Writing on his Facebook page, Rick Warren said: "Too many Christians use the church, but don't love it."
The Vatican has said Catholics don't need to convert Jews: What does this mean?
The Vatican has released a reflection document clarifying the relationship between the Catholic Church and Judaism.
New York priest took church funds to buy S&M sex, lawsuit claims
A New York priest stole more than $1 million from two churches in order to pay for rough "S&M" sex with his boyfriend, according to a lawsuit.
Was CS Lewis really Secret Agent Lewis?
The world of Lewis studies has been shaken and stirred by a discovery that seems to show he worked for British Intelligence.
David Suchet: What I learned from recording the whole Bible
Suchet is a committed Christian who's passionately committed to the Bible.
Reading the Bible aloud: Why it's part of worship and how we can do it better
In the heirarchy of participation in worship, Bible reading is assumed to be a lower-level activity.
Christian Lib Dem leader Tim Farron backs Salvation Army in fighting cuts
The leader of the Liberal Democrats has called for homeless shelters to be protected from Government welfare reforms and "punishing" cuts.
Vatican treasurer George Pell too ill to travel to Australia child abuse inquiry
Catholic Cardinal George Pell was scheduled to give evidence on December 16.
Jesus was a refugee, says Cathy Burton's reworked carol in aid of Syrian children
Her new version of the traditional carol In the Bleak Midwinter focuses on the needs of young refugees.
Helping 'wuff' sleepers in the heart of London
A day centre for homeless dogs opens, believed to be the first in London.
Justin Welby: The tide is turning, the Church is growing
The Church in the UK is seeing growth, the Archbishop of Canterbury has insisted, despite a major report this week concluding that British churchgoers are in significant decline.
Stained-glass ceiling is real, no increase in women leaders in over a decade - Duke University
The number of women in church leadership roles in America has barely grown since 1998, according a study by Duke University.
#MyTreedom: Facebook campaign uses Christmas trees to highlight global persecution
As Christian persecution in the middle east grows, foreign affairs journalist Lisa Daftari has launched a facebook campaign seeking to both raise awareness and reduce fear through solidarity.
Justin Welby on food poverty report: Hunger a national 'tragedy'
Justin Welby spoke of his shock at the "tragedy" of hunger in Britain today and blamed "unnecessary problems" in government benefit administration as he launched a report on food poverty in the Houses of Parliament.