Church
Pope Francis washes the feet of 12 inmates on Holy Thursday [VIDEO]
Pope Francis washes the feet of 12 inmates on Holy Thursday
Islam is world's fastest-growing religion, will equal Christianity by 2050
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and if present rates continue, soon after 2050 the number of Muslims will equal the number of Christians for the first time in history.
Robert Schuller dies: Televangelist and megachurch leader passed away at 88
Televangelist and Crystal Cathedral megachurch founder Robert Schuller, known worldwide for his weekly "Hour of Power" broadcasts, died in Southern California on Thursday, his grandson said.
Step away from the pasta and take some exercise - Pope Francis told by Vatican doctors
It was only a couple of weeks ago that the pope was receiving his own personal delivery of pizza, but he's now been warned that he needs to stay away from Italian staples like pasta by Vatican doctors.
Spring Harvest: How a 37-year-old conference is re-inventing itself for today's believers
Years of declining numbers haven't quenched its faith and trust, writes Mark Woods.
If God loves us, why do we face pain and suffering?
God is all-loving and all-powerful, yet evil exists. Why? Tom Price reflects.
Beyond rainbows and smiley Jesuses - the place of art in worship
Christian art can be used to challenge people inside and outside the Church, says Deborah Last.
Cardinal Burke: Gays, remarried Catholics, murderers all live in mortal sin despite being kind and generous
One of the Catholic Church's most outspoken conservatives had strong words for gays and remarried Catholics in an interview published last week.
Influential black-led coalition breaks with US Presbyterians over gay marriage
One of the world's most influential black-led church coalitions has broken with the US Presbyterian Church over its endorsement of gay marriage.
The wheat and the weed? First church of cannabis approved in Indiana
When the head of Apple, Tim Cook, warned of "something very dangerous" happening in states across the US after Indiana passed its controversial religious freedom bill last week, this was probably not what he had in mind.
Creflo Dollar gets shy about his finances
The American televangelist has repeatedly refused to be open about his finances.
Should Christians celebrate Passover?
A growing number of churches hold 'seders' based on the Jewish Passover in Holy Week. But is it right?
US Church leaders: Death penalty is 'profound evil'
Leading Church figures use Holy Week to call for an end to capital punishment.
Jewish Agency and International Fellowship for Christians and Jews fall out over Aliyah programmes
The Jewish Agency, a world leading organisation for immigration to Israel, has accused one of its former partners of sabotage by creating competitive arrangements for aliyah.
Libby Lane Easter interview: 'I try to inhabit the story physically, which can be transcendent'
The Church of England's first woman bishop is to give her first live act of Christian worship to the nation on Easter Sunday, when BBC Radio 4 broadcasts its early morning service from Chester Cathedral.
Vatican defends appointing Chilean bishop accused of covering up abuse
The Vatican has strongly defended appointing Bishop Juan Barros despite protests by critics who have accused him of covering up sexual abuse.