Church
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".
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 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'
Kent Dobson took over the church from Bell when he left in 2012.
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'
The five children of the Norwegian couple were taken on the grounds of "Christian radicalism and indoctrination".