Church
Tennessee Senate shelves bill that would name Bible as state book
A proposal to make the Bible the official state book of Tennessee was effectively dropped for the year on Thursday by the state Senate.
Hillsong stands by decision to feature Mark Driscoll at London conference as criticism mounts
Campaigners have said they may demonstrate at the O2 Arena if Driscoll speaks.
Iowa official says Christians should enjoy special rights under US law
A Republican party official from Iowa has said that Christians should enjoy special rights under US law over other faiths in the country.
Diplomatic row looms between France and Vatican over Laurent Stefanini
A diplomatic row is looming between France and the Holy See over the Vatican's failure to accept the new French nomination for its ambassador.
China: Churches damaged and crosses removed, despite promises
Crosses are still being removed from churches in China in spite of pledges that the campaign against the nation's beleaguered Christians would cease.
American Christians wear orange in solidarity with those persecuted for faith
Campaigns to get American Christians to wear orange in solidarity with persecuted Christians are gradually gathering momentum.
Senior CofE clergy attack 'immorality' of right-to-buy scheme
Senior Church of England clergy are attacking the "immorality" of forcing housing associations to sell homes to tenants.
Pope Francis' iPad sells for over $30K
An iPad once owned by Pope Francis garnered $30,500 at an auction in Uruguay on Tuesday.
Titanic priest 'should be made a saint', say campaigners
A campaign has been launched for the canonisation of the Catholic priest who heard confessions on the Titanic as it sank after hitting an iceberg in 1912.
Anonymous donor gives £1.5 million to restoration of Bath Abbey
The anonymous gift is the largest ever to the Abbey from a private individual.
Great theologians and serious sin: Does John Howard Yoder's history of sexual abuse discredit his work?
While Yoder is remembered for his contribution to theology, he also hurt a large number of women through an 'experiment' in sexuality, which he based on a theological theory.
Putin credits Orthodox Church with promoting patriotism
Putin credits Orthodox Church for promoting patriotism
Iowa churches give copies of Bible to every home in the city
Over 20 churches in Marshalltown, Iowa distributed Bibles to 12,000 homes in the city on Saturday as part of a project called "Hope 4 YouâHope 4 Iowa."
Mark Driscoll shouldn't appear at Hillsong conference, say campaigners
An online petition has been launched to persuade Hillsong to retract his invitation.
Sporting bishop will help get C of E churches match fit for evangelism
The Bishop of Sherwood will work to strengthen links between the Church of England and sport.
Australian Anglicans appoint Aboriginal bishop as step to reconciliation
The Anglican church in Australia has ordained an Aboriginal bishop in a groundbreaking ceremony.