Church
Over one million invited 'back to church'
More than one million people are believed to have accepted an invitation to church as a result of the Back to Church Sunday initiative which takes place again this weekend.
Francis is not as liberal as Americans think, Philadelphia archbishop says
Those hoping Pope Francis will liberalise some of the Catholic's church teaching "risk being very disappointed," said Archbishop Charles Chaput, who will be the pope's host when he arrives in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Lions, ants and bears: How the Bible teaches wisdom through animals
Many proverbs draw on the natural world to make their point.
How the Pope will triumph in America: a personal relationship with Jesus
Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols says Pope Francis in America will be all about restoring and renewing a personal relationship with Jesus
The Canonisation of Junipero Serra: Why Pope Francis is flying into a row about history
The canonisation tomorrow of Junipero Serra is not universally welcome.
One Christian is martyred every five minutes, persecution watchdog reports
A Christian persecution watchdog has released statistics suggesting a Christian is martyred for their faith every five minutes around the world.
Kim Davis still isn't complying with court order, say lawyers
Davis has said her beliefs as an Apostolic Christian prevent her from issuing marriage licences to same-sex couples.
Pope Francis prays for Cuban reconciliation on eve of US visit
Many exiles in the United States remain bitterly estranged from their homeland.
The Tower of Babel: How the Genesis story speaks to the Church today
The idea of a mighty enterprise that's brought to a sudden halt because of the pride and ambition of the builders resonates with us.
Anglican preacher leaves CofE over his same-sex marriage
A Church of England lay reader has chosen marriage over his ministry, leaving the church in order to wed his partner of 15 years.
Most people in England are still Christian, says new study
Christianity is far from extinct in Britain and nearly six out of ten people still say they are Christian, according to a new report.
Pope in US: Gay and Conservative Catholics battle for Francis' attention
Gay Catholics in the US will not stage any protests or demonstrations but will welcome the Pope peacefully in an attempt to improve relations between the Catholic Church and the gay community.
Archbishop offers welcome to refugees at Lambeth Palace
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has ooffered a four-bed cottage in the grounds of his home at Lambeth Palace to Syrian refugees
Three injured in Alabama church shooting
A man opened fire during a church service in Alabama on Sunday, wounding his girlfriend, her baby and a pastor before being arrested on attempted murder charges, a prosecutor said.
Pope meets Fidel Castro, warns against ideology on Cuba trip
Pope Francis met Cuba's revolutionary leader Fidel Castroon Sunday, hours after warning Cubans to beware the dangers of ideology and the lure of selfishness as their country enters a new era of closer ties with the United States.
Franklin Graham criticises White House guest list for Pope party
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham has criticised as "disgraceful" and "inappropriate" the decision to invite gay episcopal bishop Gene Robinson to Wednesday's White House reception.