Church

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.

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
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.