Church

Women bishops to be fast-tracked into Lords

A bill to fast-track women bishops into the House of Lords was introduced in Parliament yesterday.

Pastor Gordon A. Humphrey Jr. drops dead singing Pharrell's 'Happy' from the pulpit

The 60-year-old pastor was preaching at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago and singing Pharrell Williams' hit song "Happy" when he suddenly collapsed at the pulpit.

Church under Pope Francis is building bridges with women, says senior nun

One of Britain's most senior Catholic Church women has welcomed the report of a Vatican inquiry into nuns in the United States as a "conscious attempt to build bridges and repair trust," Ruth Gledhill reports.

Church uses Harry Potter tech to bring prayer to life

A London church is speaking to a new generation through a digital installation.

Prince Charles says he is 'praying fervently' for persecuted Christians

Charles attacks 'diabolical' attacks on people of different faiths.

Mars Hill Church is still seeking donations two weeks before closure

Church appeals for help launching 11 independent congregations.

Vandals target atheist displays in Christmas fightback

Banners and billboards have been destroyed by protesters against atheist incursions into Christmas scenes.

Selfie with Jesus: Catholic Church's novel Christmas drive to attract the under-30s

Gay ordination supported by majority of Church of Scotland

The Church of Scotland has moved towards the ordination of ministers in civil partnerships, with the majority of Presbyteries voting in favour of the change.

New EA director Gavin Calver: 'Challenge the Church on style, but hold fast to gospel essentials'

The Church faces hard questions about how it relates to culture but the message shouldn't change, says Gavin Calver.

Franklin Graham: Christians should choose martyrdom rather than deny faith

Denial of Christ is a betrayal of other Christians who have stood firm, evangelist says.

Rev Libby Lane will be first woman bishop for Church of England

A saxophone-playing Oxford graduate who lives a "Christ-centred life" has been appointed the first woman bishop in the Church of England.

Pope Francis thanks Salvation Army for teaching him about Christian unity as a small boy

Pope Francis has revealed that an encounter with the Salvation Army when he was just four years old opened his eyes to ecumenism and Christian unity.

Ex Mars Hill church has called Mark Driscoll rival as pastor

Jeff Vanderstelt has been called to lead the former Bellevue congregation of Mars Hill.

Can business training solve CofE's 'toxic' leadership problem?

Senior clergy in the Church of England are being summonsed to sign up for MBA-style leadership courses as the Archbishops of Canterbury and York attempt to create a Church fit for the 21st century.

Bob Jones University 'blamed and disparaged' students alleging sex abuse

Report finds serious flaws in how staff responded to students' complaints.