Church
Justin Welby and John Sentamu warn that Church of England must reverse its decline
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York say that urgent action needs to be taken.
One third of US pastors are obese
A third of US pastors are too heavy â but that can change, says a Baylor University researcher.
Vatican denies reports of Islamist attack warnings
The Vatican denied press reports on Monday that it had received specific warnings from Israeli and U.S. intelligence services that it was a probable next target of an Islamist attack.
Pastor apologises for boasting about punching a child
A pastor who bragged about punching a child in the chest and then "lead[ing] him to the Lord right there" in a video that has now gone viral says he "deeply regrets" his actions.
Time capsule from 1966 found in Florida church altar
A time capsule from 1966 was discovered Wednesday in the marble altar of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine in Florida.
Irish priest reveals he is gay during Mass
A priest surprised his congregation when came out to his flock during Mass
Westboro Baptist targets Vicky Beeching in anti-gay protest
Protesters picket the Gay Christian Network conference in Portland, Oregon.
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.