Church

Matthew Ashimolowo: I know who'll win Nigerian election
The senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre claims God has told him the results.

Pope Francis Asia visit: helicopter rescue planned if he is mobbed by crowds
Up to 6 million people are expected at a papal mass in the Philippines.

Oscar Romero was a true martyr, says Vatican
The murdered Salvadoran archbishop has moved closer to sainthood with the judgment from the Congregation for Saints' Causes.

Iraqi Christians feel little hope about returning to their homeland after ISIS onslaught
The terror of the Islamic State across large parts of Iraq might mean the end of the country's Christian community

Justin Welby receives honorary degree from Durham University
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has today been awarded an honorary degree from Durham University.

Abbey barred from selling painting worth £150,000
Hexham Abbey has been told it cannot sell a painting worth up to £150,000 because it should be kept for the nation.

Embattled Sri Lanka bishop steps down over financial scandal
Bishop Shanta Francis has resigned following months of speculation.

Muslim Egyptian President in groundbreaking visit to Christian church
President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi broke precedent and attended a service in Cairo's Coptic cathedral.

Cathedral verger hospitalised with head injuries after vicious attack
Blackburn Cathedral's head verger was assaulted in the cathedral nave.

North America's unreached communities affected by shortage of missionaries: 'We are maxed out'Â says mission agency
Mission agency desperate for more workers to help reach North America's unreached communities: 'We are maxed out'Â

Pope Francis raffles off his Fiat Panda, a hat and other items to help the poor
Pope Francis, known for his generosity and pious acts, is raffling off a host of items that have been given to him over the years, ranging from a never-used hat to a brand new Fiat car.

Doctor behind 'Jesus Daily' Facebook page uses same techniques as in the medical field to engage people
Dr Aaron Tabor praises Facebook as a channel to propagate the Gospel

Elim Pentecostal ministers celebrate joyful centenary
Ministers are meeting in Birmingham and Monaghan for a day of consecration and commitment.

Christianity facing extinction in the Middle East, warns Open Doors
The charity's annual World Watch List reveals that persecution is increasing around the world.

New research shows gender imbalance among speakers at Christian conferences
Two-thirds of speakers at major Christian gatherings are male, a new report shows.

Fear of Ebola keeps churchgoers away â in Washington
A congregation dropped by a quarter because worshippers thought they might catch the disease.