Church
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
America losing faith: 7.5 million fewer believers since 2012
A survey reveals a sharp rise in the number who say they have no religion.
Plymouth Brethren under investigation by HMRC
The Exclusive Brethren is being investigated by HMRC over funding practices relating to its faith schools.
San Francisco Cathedral denies that sprinklers were to 'deter homeless'
San Francisco's largest Catholic church has removed a water system after critics claimed it was designed to keep homeless people from sleeping in its doorways.
Facebook bans ad for controversial Meriam Ibrahim film
An advert for the film 'I Am A Christian' breaches guidelines, promoters are told.
Protect people, not just cows, says India's senior Catholic bishop
Cardinal Baselios Cleemis has targeted hardline Hindu nationalists after a nun was raped.
Mormon Church affirms that members can support gay marriage without fear of excommunication
Mormon Church affirms that members can support gay marriage without fear of excommunication
Westerners make 'pathetic' excuses for not going to church each week compared to the persecuted who risk death to practise their faith
Going to church is a necessity for Christians, even if they don't feel like going all the time, experts claim.
Largest Presbyterian denomination in the US approves same-sex marriage
A landmark vote on Tuesday saw Presbyterian Church (USA) change the wording in its constitution to approve same-sex marriage.
Youth for Christ appoints new national director
Youth for Christ has appointed Neil O'Boyle as its new UK director.
Mars Hill legacy churches will continue to support Global Fund Ethiopian pastors
Three former Mars Hill congregations will honour commitments to overseas mission.
Michael Nazir-Ali: Christians in Pakistan are 'sitting ducks' for terrorist attacks
The former Bishop of Rochester, Michael Nazir-Ali, has called on the Pakistani government to send in the army to root out terrorists and said the United Nations must address the plight of persecuted Christians.
Meriam Ibrahim doesn't support 'I am a Christian' film being made about her life
Meriam's husband told Christian Today that they feel the production company is "taking advantage of them".