Church

Rob Bell: Christians must not be consumed by fear
Rob Bell: Christians must not be consumed by fear

Rob Bell, former pastor of Mars Hill church, has criticised those who engage in "pointless" online debates and urged Christians to "fear not" as the threat of terrorism grows.

Justin Welby: Criteria for just war in Syria have been met
Justin Welby: Criteria for just war in Syria have been met

Justin Welby has announced his support for UK air strikes in Syria, telling the House of Lords today that the criteria of a just war have been met.

The dark side of forgiveness: How churches sometimes ask too much
The dark side of forgiveness: How churches sometimes ask too much

Forgiveness can be a liberating and fulfilling experience. But it can be really, really hard.

Churches are becoming more welcoming to transgender people, says Cambridge academic
Churches are becoming more welcoming to transgender people, says Cambridge academic

A growing number of Churches around the world are taking an inclusive approach, according to Rev Duncan Dormer.

Kong Hee appeals, says sentence is too severe: Prosecution says it\'s not enough
Kong Hee appeals, says sentence is too severe: Prosecution says it's not enough

Kong Hee, disgraced pastor of Singapore's City Harvest Church, filed appeals with five other former church leaders against their convictions today.

Archbishop of York begins 6 month walking pilgrimage of north east
Archbishop of York begins 6 month walking pilgrimage of north east

The archbishop of York has embarked on a six-month walking pilgrimage to each of his deaneries in the north east of England.

Pope Francis: Inaction on climate change is \'suicide\'
Pope Francis: Inaction on climate change is 'suicide'

It's "now or never" when it comes to climate change, according to Pope Francis, likening inaction to "suicide".

Family sues church after 3-year-old son raped during sunday school
Family sues church after 3-year-old son raped during sunday school

A family is suing their church after their 3-year-old son was sexually assaulted by a teenage volunteer.

The condom controversy: How the Catholic Church became the bad guy over HIV
The condom controversy: How the Catholic Church became the bad guy over HIV

The pope said on his way back from Africa that the use of condoms was just a 'band-aid' solution to the problems of the continent.

Rob Bell\'s successor resigns: \'Being a pastor is not really who I am\'
Rob Bell's successor resigns: 'Being a pastor is not really who I am'

Kent Dobson took over the church from Bell when he left in 2012.

Nigerian pastor TB Joshua fails to show for criminal negligence trial
Nigerian pastor TB Joshua fails to show for criminal negligence trial

He could face arrest after Judge says he will not tolerate delays.

Christian family loses appeal against removal of children for \'radicalism and indoctrination\'
Christian family loses appeal against removal of children for 'radicalism and indoctrination'

The five children of the Norwegian couple were taken on the grounds of "Christian radicalism and indoctrination".

Gay Christian excluded from church
Gay Christian excluded from church

Christian removed from church membership for 'sinful lifestyle'

Egyptian Christian murdered for her faith
Egyptian Christian murdered for her faith

An Egyptian woman has been killed after converting to Christianity.

Donald Trump\'s meeting with black pastors pushes through; GOP bet says \'I saw love in that room\'
Donald Trump's meeting with black pastors pushes through; GOP bet says 'I saw love in that room'

Although the event was earlier announced to have been cancelled, the meeting between Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump and more than 100 black pastors pushed through on Monday in Trump Tower in New York City.

Justin Welby: Don\'t just entertain young people, help them meet Jesus
Justin Welby: Don't just entertain young people, help them meet Jesus

Young people are not just a "category" but should be treated as "individuals", the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, told congregants at the inauguration of the new head quarters of youth charity Youthscape on Sunday.