Church
Rome: Don't ignore crises facing family, Catholic bishops told
The Catholic Church cannot ignore the different crises facing the family, including divorce, violence and abuse, a senior prelate told nearly 200 bishops meeting in Rome.
Ten quick responses to atheist claims
Delusion, science and other gods... how to respond to some of the main claims against religion made by atheists.
Linda Woodhead: The Church of England is on its last chance
The Church of England is on its 'last chance' and must make some hard decisions if it is to have a future, according to a leading academic.
Mass exodus of Mars Hill pastors who criticised Mark Driscoll's leadership
All nine signatories of a letter calling for senior pastor Mark Driscoll to step down from church leadership are no longer on the Mars Hill payroll, Warren Throckmorton has confirmed.
Protesters confront John Sentamu over Jeremy Pemberton case
Gay and Christian protesters confronted the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, over what they described as the "victimising, intimidating and bullying" of gay Anglican priest Canon Jeremy Pemberton.
John Lennox: 'Do not be silent about your faith'
Professor John Lennox today called on Christians to speak out about their faith in the face of militant atheism and a secular culture.
Catholic parishes should welcome same-sex couples, Synod told
Catholic parishes should welcome same-sex couples, the synod of nearly 200 bishops on the family in Rome was told on its first full day of meetings.
Brian Houston to give evidence at sex abuse inquiry
Hillsong's senior pastor is expected to give evidence during a national inquiry into the church's response to sex abuse allegations against his father.
Pope condemns 'evil' pastors who burden others
During the Extraordinary Synod on the Family, Pope Francis urged clergy to pay attention to "the debates of the time" and the "anguishes" of Catholics.
Anglican clergy sign 'love letter to gay bishops'
Hundreds of Anglican clergy and laity have signed an open letter supporting gay bishops in the Church of England.
Bishop: 'Money has become a false God'
The former Bishop of Worcester, Peter Selby, says people's lives are dominated by greed and fear.
Pope Francis faces sternest test yet as bishops and cardinals address divorce
The Synod on the Family will address the Church's doctrine that a Catholic divorcee who remarries without obtaining an annulment cannot receive Holy Communion.
Pope Francis emerges as favourite for Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize, announced in Oslo next Friday, could be won by a Pope for the first time.
New York seminary in crisis - did staff resign or were they fired?
The Episcopal Church's oldest seminary in is in uproar as it remains unclear whether most of the faculty staff went on strike, resigned or were fired.
The future of 'Christian' fiction?
Deserved or otherwise, Christian fiction doesn't have the best reputation. Can a new imprint from a Christian publisher dedicated to producing quality fiction turn things around?
Chris Russell: How to share your faith effectively
Rev Chris Russell, the Archbishop of Canterbury's advisor for evangelism and witness, on the importance of sharing our faith.