Church

Visa clampdown means youth charity YWAM could lose half its staff

YWAM England and Wales has fallen foul of Government anti-immigration regulations.

Fire breaks out in NYC church

The Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Queens sustained serious damage after a fire tore through the place of worship early Sunday morning.

Turkey to build first church in nearly a century

Services for suicides could be legalised in Church of England

Centuries-old Church tradition could be changed, as the Church of England is set to debate the legalisation of suicide in Canon Law next month.

Libya: 13 Egyptian Christians kidnapped by armed and masked men

Thirteen Egyptians were kidnapped in the Libyan city of Sirte, adding to seven that went missing last week in the war-torn North African country, Egypt's state news agency said on Saturday.

Pope Francis announces 15 new Cardinals from across the globe

Pope Francis today announced the names of 15 Archbishops and Bishops who are to become Cardinals in February.

Vatican prosecutor seeks trial of protester who scaled St Peter's

The Vatican may try a man who scaled St Peter's Basilica to protest against laws that he says lost him his business in Italy, a spokesman for the papal city state said on Friday.

Pope Francis to release first-ever papal letter on global warming

Archbishop of Canterbury message: don't give in to despair

"We are not a country that turns our back on the suffering and the weak and the helpless," says Justin Welby.

Billy Graham: How 'America's pastor' became a friend to presidents

Billy Graham's influence stretched to the very top of America's political tree â but his friendship with presidents was characterised by just that â friendship.

Catholic bishop: Church should recognise same-sex relationships

Exclusivity, loyalty and care are what matters, says Bishop of Antwerp.

Low-key Christmas for Pakistan's persecuted Christians

Christmas in Pakistan was modest this year as Christians in Karachi toned down their celebration in respect for the 148 people who were slain in the Peshawar school attack.

Vatican releases Femen activist who stole Baby Jesus while topless on Christmas Day

The Vatican has released Iana Zhdanova after arresting her for stealing a replica of the Baby Jesus from the St. Peter's Square nativity scene while topless on Christmas day.

Year in review: The biggest church stories of 2014

Mark Woods offers his take on some of the notable events of the last 12 months.

Mark Driscoll launches new website

The former lead pastor of soon-to-be-defunct Mars Hill Church, has launched a new website, MarkDriscoll.org.

Rick Warren to deliver final sermon at Mars Hill Church

Rick Warren will preach the last sermon for Mars Hill Church via video on Sunday before the church officially dissolves at midnight on New Year's Eve.