Church
Pope Francis says it's a closed book, but some Catholic women are getting ordained anyway
A Catholic organisation advocating women's ordination have organised a conference days before Pope Francis is due to speak in Philadelphia.
Archbishop Welby launches monastic community at Lambeth Palace
Young people and their families gathered in the Archbishop's Chapel at Lambeth Palace today to celebrate the launch of the community of St Anselm; a monastic-style year-long programme focussed on prayer and service to the poor.
Evangelical church faces charity watchdog investigation over finances
The Charity Commission has launched a statutory inquiry into Rhema Church in Croydon, London.
Top Anglican Church leader backs looser links among churches amid internal rift
The Anglican Communion, the third largest Christian community in the world with 80 million members have been split because of its members' opposing views regarding the issues of homosexuality and female bishops.
White House invites LGBT Christians to Pope Francis' Visit
The White House has invited several opponents to traditional catholic teaching for Pope Francis' visit next week.
If anyone can bring change to Cuba, it is Pope Francis
Before he visits the United States, Pope Francis will spend three days in Cuba. After all these years, some are daring to hope he might broker a lifting the crippling US embargo.
Hidden Christians: How Japan tried and failed to exterminate Christianity
Japan's 'Hidden Christians' are being recognised in an exhibition showcasing the moving story of Christians who remained true to their faith without priests, seminaries or churches.
Pastor leads church to safety after 'demon-possessed' gunman threatens killings
A Texan church has escaped unharmed after a crazed gunman entered their building, according to the Tyler Morning Telegraph.
From Birmingham with love: Church raises money to send Bibles to Calais
A vicar in Birmingham has raised enough money to send over 100 bibles to migrants in Calais.
Religious fundamentalism keeping God away from people, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis is blaming religious fundamentalism for keeping God away from the people.
Church in Wales shows support for same sex marriage
A straw poll of the Governing Body of the Church in Wales on same-sex marriage in church showed a narrow majority in favour
Donald Trump's evangelical joy ride could be losing pace
The evangelical support for Republican candidate Donald Trump might not be as high as is being assumed as pollsters Gallup suggest his support is actually below average among religious Republicans.
How to understand Justin Welby's vision for Christian unity
The Archbishop of Canterbury's decision to summon Anglican primates to a meeting at Canterbury to discuss the future of the Anglican Communion could lead to new Christian unity.
The contradiction at the heart of Christian Zionism
If Christian Zionists believe God wants Jews to become Christians, that's a problem for Jews.
Pope Francis U.S. itinerary, schedule for Washington DC, NYC and Philadelphia
WTOP reported that the pope will arrive in the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Andrews Air Force Base. Where he will be staying overnight is not disclosed.
Pope's visit to US may worsen Republican Party's problem with Hispanic voters
Pope Francis is expected to address immigration, the closest issue to Hispanics' hearts.