Church
China: pastor on trial after protesting removal of church crosses
Huang Yizi could face seven years in jail if he is convicted.
Iraqi Church leader: terrorism is a 'factory of death'
Chaldean Patriarch Louis Sako has condemned both terrorists and arms manufacturers.
Saddleback Church celebrates 35 years
The church founded by Rick and Kay Warren marked its 35th anniversary with a special service at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
Pakistan: Christian leaders ask for forgiveness after protest lynchings
Violence erupted after the Taliban bombed two churches in Lahore last week.
Pope Francis gets a special pizza delivery
We've seen all sorts of weird pope-inspired memorabilia, and now he's received a personalised pizza.
Pope Francis takes on Mafia in Naples speech, urges repentance
Francis attacks corruption and organised crime in a speech in the city's Plebiscito Square.
John Lennox on lions and fiery furnaces: How the book of Daniel speaks today
A new book by the apologist and Oxford professor draws lessons from the life of the prophet.
Obama calls for release of jailed Pastor Saeed Abedini
The US president used the Iranian Nowruz holiday to appeal for him and other US citizens to be freed.
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Keith O'Brien's resignation
The Pope has accepted the resignation of the shamed Cardinal Keith O'Brien who is now to be forced into retirement and banished from public religious and civil life.
Church of England defends sale of assets for recruitment plan
The Church has defended its decision to sell historic assets to fund a £100m recruitment plan to combat church decline, but admitted there is no 'proven growth formulae'.
More than a third of UK churchgoers hide their support for same-sex relationships
One in four regular churchgoers in the UK believes that same-sex relationships should be affirmed by the church, but are reluctant to share their views, a new survey has found.
Church of England's £100m recruitment plan faces criticism
The Church Commissioners have been accused of raiding church assets and adopting a "back-of-the-fag-packet" solution to church decline.
Bishop excommunicated for a second time over illict consecration
An English traditionalist bishop has incurred an unprecedented second excommunication by the Roman Catholic Church after consecrating a bishop without permission from the Pope.
Pope Francis to address UN General Assembly during US visit
Pope Francis will address the United Nations General Assembly on his first papal visit to the United States in September, the UN announced yesterday.
Pint sized pastor delivers mega sized life lessons
Felicia Osborne may be small in stature but the pint sized pastor's inspiring story and personality makes a major impact on the people around her.
Bishops urge faithful to pray for the persecuted during Lent
US bishops release statement urging prayers for victims of religious persecution