Church
Pope Francis: The world needs to discover the mercy of God
Pope Francis has used an interview with an official Vatican publication to make a passionate appeal for the Roman Catholic Church to embrace the theme of mercy.
UN adviser pleads with pastor to stop blessing condoms
Adviser says: "Please stop praying for the condoms. It misinforms the public and is totally against science."
Leaked ECFA report on Gospel for Asia paints damning picture of financial mismanagement
Documents paint a damning picture of huge amounts of money being amassed with little control over where it was sent.
Talking about abortion: Christians' harsh language blamed for women's silence
New LifeWay study reveals women who have had abortions believe churches are more likely to be judgmental than caring.
America's megachurch juggernaut rolls on â but they're changing
America is continuing to produce 'megachurches' â defined as churches attracting more than 2,000 people â but they're changing.
Jail for Michigan priest who defrauded $500k from parish
It's my destiny, says Michigan priest sent to prison for stealing $573,000 from his church.
'No more silence': Spanish evangelicals demonstrate against Christian persecution
Around 250 Spanish evangelicals rallied in Madrid last week in support of church-goers victimized for their faith
Japan's churches: Our country needs to face up to its past
Japanese churches have called on their government to face up to their country's war record and to introduce new 'anti-hate' laws.
Pope gives red carpet treatment to homeless and refugees at Vatican premiere of biopic
Homeless are special guests at the premiere of a film about the life of Pope Francis.
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 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
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
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, 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
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'
It's "now or never" when it comes to climate change, according to Pope Francis, likening inaction to "suicide".