Church

Apostle Paul would be \'horrified\' by Vatican\'s position on Judaism, say Jews for Jesus
Apostle Paul would be 'horrified' by Vatican's position on Judaism, say Jews for Jesus

Jews for Jesus has slammed a document released by the Vatican last week that said Catholics don't need to convert Jewish people.

Gay priest banned from taking services after marrying partner
Gay priest banned from taking services after marrying partner

The Church of England has been accused of "institutional homophobia" over a decision to ban a gay clergyman from taking services after he married his partner.

Evangelical Christian professor dons hijab because \'we worship the same God\'
Evangelical Christian professor dons hijab because 'we worship the same God'

A professor at an evangelical college in America has decided to wear a hijab for advent to show solidarity with Muslim women.

Pope acts again to speed up annulments
Pope acts again to speed up annulments

The Pope has made good his pledge to improve the marriage annulment process for Catholics. However, the latest changes he made to simplify the legal procedure will affect just the minority of cases that go to appeal.

Mark Driscoll signals launch of new church as comeback continues
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
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
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 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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Helping 'wuff' sleepers in the heart of London

A day centre for homeless dogs opens, believed to be the first in London.