Church
Why do children suffer? Pope Francis says the answer is in the Cross
A lot of people cannot understand why God allows children to suffer, and this is a "mystery" even Pope Francis himself cannot seem to find the answer to.
Catholic Church's child protection chief says George Pell has 'almost sociopathic disregard for abused children'
The Catholic Church's commissioner for the protection of children has described the Vatican's finance chief as having an almost sociopathic disregard for abused children
Justin Welby: How to demonstrate the love of the Trinity
In his Trinity Sunday sermon in Shanghai the Archbishop of Canterbury was critical of Christians who live immoral lives and fail to seek unity.
#TrinitySunday: A day of doctrinal panic on Twitter
Trinity Sunday is notorious in church circles because of the difficulty some clergy find in explaining the concept of a triune God.
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.