Church
Pope Francis declares six new saints who cared for the 'smallest and poorest'
Pope Francis conferred sainthood on two Indians and four Italians on Sunday, praising their "creative" commitment to helping the poor.
Justin Welby: 'I have no fears about future of CofE'
The Archbishop of Canterbury said evangelisation was not a survival strategy for the church, but an activity "central to being the people of God".
Former Mars Hill deacon sets up fund for ex-employees' legal action
Rob Smith aims to crowdsource funds for potential litigation.
Better apart: why holding the Church of England together might not be a good idea
Trying to reconcile opposing views uses up too much valuable energy, says Linda Woodhead.
Muslim address to Synod: 'Muslims and Christians must learn more about each other'
Two out of three members of the Church of England in Britain will before long have a Muslim neighbour, according to the first Muslim to address Synod.
Mars Hill's former pastor Mark Driscoll puts his house on the market for $650,000
Mars Hill's former pastor Mark Driscoll puts his house on the market for $650,000
UK Methodists might accept bishops as CofE covenant (slowly) progresses
Most Methodists in Britain might be prepared to accept Methodist bishops for the first time, according to a senior church figure.
Pope to raffle gifts including panama hat, Fiat Panda and espresso machine to raise money for the poor
Want a white Panama hat owned by the pope? Now is your chance.
Southern Baptist Russell Moore: 'The sexual revolution does not empower women'
The celebration of sexual promiscuity and the call for a redefinition of marriage is "merely the imposition of a different sort of patriarchy," Moore told the Humanum conference in Rome.
Rick Warren on gay marriage: 'The Church must not cave in'
"Marriage can only be between a man and a woman," Rick Warren told an audience at the Vatican.
Anne Graham Lotz on Mars Hill: 'It might have been better if they'd had millstones tied round their necks and been thrown into the sea'
The Mars Hill debacle shows the danger of an unbiblical view of ministry, says Billy Graham's daughter.
First American bishop promoted by Pope Francis is moderate, replaces conservative
Bishop Blase Cupich, Pope Francis' first major appointment in the hierarchy of the US Catholic Church, will knock at the door of Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral on Monday evening.
Rick Warren to speak on biblical marriage at Pope's conference today
Popular author and pastor Rick Warren is to speak today on the 'Biblical meaning of marriage' at the Pope's Humanum conference in Rome.
Archbishop of Canterbury on the future of the Anglican Communion: 'We have no strategies beyond prayer and obedience'
The Archbishop of Canterbury today gave the presidential address at the meeting of the General Synod in London, in which he praised the Anglican Communion for its diversity, but warned that it "may be too much to manage".
Final approval given to women bishops at General Synod
The Church of England yesterday gave the final seal of approval to women bishops, following the passing of legislation by the General Synod in July.
Gay rights campaign targets Christians in Mississippi: 'It is only for God to judge, not us.'
An LGBT rights campaign specifically targeting Christians has been launched in Mississippi, sparking anger from church leaders.