Church
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar will do Fox News interview to discuss scandal
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting will appear in a Fox News interview this week, where they will address allegations that their son had molested girls when he was younger.
Church of England decline accelerates, while other faiths grow
Decline in the Church of England has accelerated, according to a new survey. Other faiths, however, are growing in Britain, especially Islam.
Disappointed with government policies? Five ways Christians can tackle poverty in Britain
A new survey shows evangelicals think the coalition's economic policies hurt the poor. Krish Kandiah suggests some practical ways we can help.
UK evangelicals on poverty: the government should do more... and so should the Church
A new report shows that most evangelicals in the UK believe the last government hurt the poor more than the rich.
What happened to online churches?
Martyn Casserly explores how the world of digital church has evolved.
What to say when a friend loses their faith
Krish Kandiah on how to respond when a friend confides that they think they're losing their faith in God.
Infant baptism: Is it ever ok for the Church to turn parents away?
Rev Tim Hayes of Dukinfield, Manchester, is said to have refused to baptise the child of unmarried parents.
The wit and wisdom of GK Chesterton: 10 quotes to make you think
Novelist and theologian GK Chesterton was born today in 1874.
Why are religious organisations losing their teenagers?
Teens and young adults from the Millennial generation are not only less religious and less spiritual than previous generations, a new study warns.
What is the future of the local church?
The Church in the UK is in decline â or at least that's what the headlines tell us. So what does the future have in store for British Christianity?
The Village Church on Karen Hinkley: 'We believe we owe her an apology'
"We have let our membership practices blind us to the person in front of us."
Former BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten says Vatican must learn to meet 'digital challenges'
The Vatican is to upgrade its communications strategy to rise to the "digital challenge" of the 21st century, Lord Patten said last night.
Rev Al Sharpton asks whether Texas floods were caused by 'God's rebuke'
Prominent Baptist minister and civil rights activist Al Sharpton has questioned whether the Texas floods in which at least 23 people have died were related to climate control or to "God's rebuke".
Vatican 'shadow council' mulls support for gay unions, Communion for divorcees as Synod meets
A "shadow council" held a closed-door meeting last Monday to consider contentious issues such as support for gay unions and Communion for the divorced and remarried while the Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops was meeting Pope Francis.
Pope fleshes out love between man and woman days after Irish gay marriage vote
Saying there is no such thing as "express marriage," Pope Francis expounded on the love between a man and a woman during his weekly general audience following Ireland's recent vote in favour of gay marriage.
Historic home of the Bishops of Durham gets £9 million makeover
Auckland Castle will be transformed into a world-class arts and cultural centre thanks to a £9 million cash grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.