Church

Results on investigations into fragments of the True Cross coming soon

Oxford University has launched a centre to study ancient Christian relics such as bones claimed to be those of St John of the Gospels, John the Baptist and fragments purported to be from the true Cross.

Suffrage: The Church's rocky relationship with rebellion

As the film Suffragette launches in British cinemas, Harry Farley examines the Church's rocky engagement with women's suffrage and argues why, in spite of its slow response and many failings, he is in favour of the Church of England's institutionalised response.

Matt Chandler: Did Jesus really go to hell?

Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church in Texas, tackled the question of whether Jesus actually descended into hell at his death, in a sermon on the Apostles Creed, according to The Christian Post.

Vatican rejects prospective ambassador 'because he is gay'

The Vatican has rejected France's proposed ambassador to Vatican City allegedly because he is gay, despite him being Catholic and celibate.

Female Christian missionary shot dead in Haiti

Roberta Edwards, 55, director of SonLight Children's Home, was murdered in the Haiti capital of Port-au-Prince while driving to a petrol station.

Brian Draper heaven controversy: Yes, I do believe it's real

Brian Draper, an associate lecturer at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, referred to the scandals at FIFA in the context of the 'footballing gold' seen in much of the game.

SPCK and IVP unite: Does evangelical publishing have a future?

Evangelical publisher IVP is to come under the umbrella of rival publisher SPCK.

Avoid conspiracies, Pope tells Synod fathers in Rome

Thirteen traditionalists have written to Pope Francis warning him that the Synod on the Family is being manipulated by "progressives".

Rise in child abuse investigations linked to fears of witchcraft

Police are investigating increasing numbers of cases where children are being assaulted because of suspicions about witchcraft.

Syrian Priest kidnapped by ISIS has been set free

Syrian priest, Fr Jacques Mourad has been freed five months after he was kidnapped by ISIS near Homs.

'Lucky' student adds details on Oregon shooter's selective killing of Christians

Two students killed during the mass shooting at a community college in Oregon were shot to death by the gunman after confessing their faith, a survivor of the horrific incident recently recounted.

The Oxford Martyrs: Who were they and why were they burned at the stake?

Today marks 460 years since the deaths of two of the Oxford Martyrs.

Anglican, Oriental Orthodox Churches ink historic agreements on Christ's incarnation

For centuries, Christianity has been marked with the division between the Anglican and Oriental Churches. This long-standing split, however, is on its way to becoming mended, after senior theologians from in Anglican Communion and Oriental Orthodox Churches signed historic agreements on their mutual understanding of Christ's incarnation.