Church
Faith groups give more than £3 billion a year in social action
Christians, Muslims, Jews and other faiths contribute more than £3 billion a year to social action in their communities, according to the new Faith Action Audit conducted by the Cinnamon Network.
Controversial US Christian Zionist organisation to open UK branch
John Hagee's Christians United for Israel is to launch in the UK next month.
'Cowboy pastor' spreads the gospel by riding a bull in church
A church leader in Ohio has earned himself the nickname 'Cowboy pastor' after his unusual evangelism technique â riding a bull in church as a way to share the Gospel.
Why is a retired Catholic Archbishop making it his life's mission to teach the Koran?
A retired Catholic Archbishop is making it his mission in life to teach students about the Koran.
Why did Gospel For Asia send money to India in students' backpacks?
A controversial money transfer practice is raising questions for the mission organisation.
Chinese province drafts regulation on Church crosses
Draft regulation seen to limit Church's influence on Chinese democratization
Church of England pensions: A disaster waiting to happen?
A former secretary to the Church Commissioners has defended them against accusations that they are "in denial" about pension problems that are putting the very future of the Church of England at stake.
Head of Armenian Church files lawsuit to get back cathedral seized by Turks in genocide
The worldwide leader of the Armenian Church has said that a lawsuit filed in Turkey to recover its ancient headquarters is merely the first legal step towards reclaiming all Armenian property seized by the Turks.
Demonstrators plan Mark Driscoll protests at Sydney Hillsong Church
The controversial former Mars Hill pastor is due to speak there in the summer.
'Many women in Church have had an abortion but it's the last place they can talk about it'
Just because we don't talk about it, doesn't mean that abortion isn't something that affects Christian women.
Church of England investment bonanza boosts expansion hopes
The C of E's portfolio is now worth a record £6.7 billion, meaning plans to release an extra £100 million to pay for more clergy can be easily afforded.
Mark Driscoll gets standing ovation from Seattle church, but protesters picket service
Not everyone was glad to see the former Mars Hill pastor at Gold Creek Church.
Pope Francis canonises two Palestinian women
Pope Francis named two Palestinian women as saints on Sunday, in a ceremony in Saint Peter's Square just days after the Vatican formalized its de facto recognition of the State of Palestine.
Church of Scotland votes yes to ministers in civil partnerships
A landmark vote yesterday saw the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland vote in favour of the ordination of ministers in same-sex civil partnerships.
Irish bishops urge 'no' vote in gay marriage referendum
Four Irish bishops have simultaneously published statements this evening urging Catholics to vote "no" in Ireland's referendum on gay marriage.
Church of Scotland poised to make final vote on gay ordination
"We are all one family" the new Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland said today ahead of a final, historic vote on the ordination of ministers in same-sex civil partnerships.