Church
Planned Parenthood and the silence of the Church
David Robertson asks why so much of the Church has remained silent in the abortion debate.
US Baptists at war over gay marriage and ordination
A US evangelical church faces being kicked out of its Baptist convention next month if it fails to reverse its decision to admit gays to all aspects of church life including marriage and ordination.
Christian pastor in Pakistan held on blasphemy charge
A Christian pastor and three others are the latest to be accused of blasphemy in Pakistan, where the offence can carry the death sentence.
Seven people you find in every home group
Home groups, small groups, connect groups, hubs...whatever you want to call them, midweek church gatherings come in all shapes and sizes, but tend to have more than a few things in common.
Diplomatic tension increases after Pope Francis holds sign calling for Falklands dialogue
Diplomatic tensions escalated after Argentina's ambassador to the UK claimed support from many different sectors of British society for talks to begin over the future of the Falkland Islands.
Crimea: Church split stokes anger
Pro-Russian Baptist congregations have separated from their Ukrainian denomination.
Cathedral attendance falls for first time in 7 years
The number of people attending cathedral services each week has fallen for the first time in seven years, new figures show.
Senior lawyers launch devastating critique on church law reform plans
Senior church lawyers have issued a devastating critique of plans to reform established Church law by a radical process of deregulation.
Church holds key to sustained happiness, 'keeps depression at bay,' UK study finds
For people who are searching for the secret of "sustained happiness" and fulfillment, then they need not look any further than constant attendance to church.
Billy Graham's grandson Tullian Tchividjian deposed from ministry
Billy Graham's grandson has been deposed from ministry by his Florida mega church after both he and his wife admitted to extra-marital affairs.
Christian vloggers Sam and Nia accused of faking pregnancy and miscarriage say haters are 'blessing'
For weeks, controversies about planned parenthood, marriage and sexuality have dominated debate around family life in the United States.
Iranian Christian converts beaten and detained by police
Christian converts were beaten and arrested when the Iranian police raided their house church in the city of Karaj last month.
Philadelphia archdiocese cancels LGBT program ahead of pope visit
The Philadelphia Archdiocese has ordered a local parish hosting events for gay and transgender Catholics during Pope Francis' US tour next month to cancel the program, organizers said on Tuesday.
'Only God can take life': Bishops welcome US court ruling against assisted suicide
Standing firm on their belief that only God has the power over life and death, Catholic bishops from New Mexico welcomed a Court of Appeals ruling striking down a decision of a lower court which considered assisted suicide as a constitutional right.
Catholic Church must make 'unequivocal' apology to abuse survivors - report
The Catholic Church must make an "unmistakable and unequivocal" public apology to all survivors of abuse within the Church, a report says today.
Morgan Freeman tragedy: Exorcism link to 'senseless' death of star's granddaughter
The tragedy highlights uncomfortable questions for Christians about what exorcism really is.