Church

The problem with hating Rob Bell

The real issue with Rob Bell is not what he said, but who we thought he was when he said it.

Franklin Graham posts picture of desk where Billy Graham wrote sermons

The desk at which many of the evangelist's sermons were composed is dominated by family pictures.

Pope Francis' comments about the Armenian genocide have sparked a diplomatic row with Turkey

Pope Francis sparked a diplomatic row on Sunday by calling the massacre of up to 1.5 million Armenians 100 years ago "the first genocide of the 20th century," prompting Turkey to accuse him of inciting hatred.

Possible 'parallel Anglican church' set to highlight divisions

Conservative evangelical archbishops, bishops and other church leaders from around the world are meeting in the UK this week to discuss whether to back a parallel Anglican church in this country.

Pope Francis pays tribute to victims of Armenian genocide

20 Armenian Catholic bishops will attend a Mass at St Peter's on Sunday to remember the Armenian genocide, which began 100 years ago this month.

Church of England should allow gay clergy to marry, says bishop

Bishop of Buckingham Alan Wilson has urged politicians to intervene to the "manifest injustice" where the established Church is permitted to deny marriage to its gay clergy.

100 seminaries in the US and Canada see rise in student numbers

Enrolment has increased at 100 seminaries belonging to the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the past five years, with some programmes growing by more than 50 per cent.

Robert Schuller's funeral to be held at Crystal Cathedral

Rev. Robert Schuller of "Hour of Power" fame is going home.

Most UK mission agencies will disappear by 2050, warns former Wycliffe director

As the number of Christians declines, the number of agencies is growing - and it's not sustainable, warns Eddie Arthur.

Scottish Catholic Church faces major structural change due to unprecedented decline

The Catholic Church is facing massive structural reorganisation in Scotland in the face of unprecedented decline in numbers of priests and parishes, according to a pastoral letter to clergy and laity.

Islam will be fastest-growing faith in coming decades - survey

Islam could experience record growth and match Christianity within the next few decades, according to new research.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Roma Downey and Mark Burnett: Persecuted Christians need protection like never before

The top US cardinal and the team behind the hit movies Son of God and The Bible Continues have called on Christians at Easter to reflect on the persecution and destruction of lives in the name of religion around the world.

Urgent steps needed to engage young people in politics - CofE bishop

Urgent steps must be taken to help young people become interested in politics so that they engage with the democratic process and are motivated to vote in the general election, a Church of England bishop has said.

Women in ministry: can we have evangelical unity?

An Affirmation of Evangelical Unity seeks to bring two sides together.

Evangelical churches in France â facts, figures and home truths

Mormon church remains steadfast against gay marriage, alternative lifestyles

Leaders of the Church of Latter Day Saints have underscored the Church's position against gay marriage and cautioned its members against falling victim to alternative and counterfeit lifestyles.