Church
Matthew Parris: A gay atheist's challenge to the Church
"There's only the emotional witness of the ranting evangelicals, most of them pretty dim."
'The story of salvation is a story of failure...but love wins' says Pope Francis
The "failure" of the cross reveals the "victory of God's love", Pope Francis said during his homily yesterday, where he insisted that God builds upon our weaknesses and uses them for good.
Nervous about church? Here's how to worship from the comfort of your own home
Churches in the UK are for the first time being urged to live-stream services on social media to allow people who are ill, too nervous to attend, or who have family commitments to take part.
Worship pastor whose 2 children died in horror crash: 'We forgive the man who did this'
Gentry Eddings told an 800-strong congregation at his funeral that he and his wife have forgiven the driver responsible.
There's a major global shift happening in the Catholic Church
The number of Catholics around the world increased by 57 per cent between 1980 and 2012, a new study shows.
Christians shouldn't play 'detestable' Charlie Charlie game -Pastor Robert Jeffress
According to Jeffress, parents who see their children taking an interest in supernatural beings should choose to encourage their children to connect with Jesus instead, rather than demons.
'Jesa Christa': God is female too, say Church of England campaigners
Calls to refer to God as female in official liturgies are growing among men and women in the Church of England.
Ohio pastor who 'loved life' commits suicide after admitting adultery
Pastor Seth Oiler, 42 from the First United Methodist Church (UMC) in Newark, Ohio sadly claimed his own life in his church-owned home a week ago following his admission of engaging in an adulterous relationship.
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.