Church

Lambeth Conference in jeopardy over homosexuality row
The ten-yearly gathering of more than 600 Anglican bishops from around the world is in jeopardy because of the row over homosexuality, writes Ruth Gledhill

Peter Tatchell: 'Gay bishops will be outed'
After a Church of England bishop said one in ten bishops could be secretly gay, gay rights campaigners have been calling for 'openness' and an end to 'hypocrisy'.

Threat of lawsuit against Catholic Church following bishop's affair
The husband of a woman thought to have had an affair with a Catholic bishop is threatening to sue the Church.

Catholic Bishop Kieran Conry resigns after being 'unfaithful' to priestly vows
The Catholic Bishop of Arundel and Brighton has resigned after close relationships with parishioners, including one with a married woman.

Veggie-gate â Bob and Larry's new look revealed amid fan revolt
The theologically-minded singing vegetables from VeggieTales have been given a new upgraded look... but not everyone's happy.

US pastors paid up to $300,000 - are Church of England vicars getting a raw deal?
Attractive pension plans, bonuses and salaries of up to $300,000 are just some of the rewards on offer at America's churches.

Parish church sells painting for £20,000 without permission
Diocesan court calls the sale "really, really stupid", but not "dishonest".

Tomato catchup â new-look VeggieTales revealed, but no Bob and Larry... yet
The theologically-minded singing vegetables from VeggieTales have been given a new look, after advances in technology left the creators concerned they were behind the times.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols defends no Communion rule for remarried divorcees
The Archbishop of Westminster today defended the rule preventing remarried divorcees from receiving Holy Communion, adding that there needs to be a 'culture of mercy' in the Church.

Bishop of London: 'Religion can be dangerous'
Society has forgotten how "dangerous" religion can be, the Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, has warned.

Tim Keller's church launches New York Bible college
The church led by Tim Keller is launching a new seminary in New York, in partnership with a conservative Bible college.

Pope looks to simplify annulment procedure
Pope Francis has asked a group of theologians to consider how to make it easier to have marriages annulled in the Catholic Church.

Hats off to Pope Francis: skullcap raises more than â¬100k on eBay
If you've ever dreamt of sporting a hat worn by Pope Francis himself, then you're in luck: his skullcap has been put on eBay and could be yours for just over â¬100,000.

Should 'Nazi church' linked to Hitler's rise to power be rebuilt?
A church linked to Adolf Hitler and his rise to power may be reconstructed, sparking debate about the importance of commemorating Germany's past.

Jeffrey John could become Church of England bishop
Jeffrey John, the openly gay but celibate Dean of St Albans, has been shortlisted to be a diocesan bishop in the Church of England, Christian Today can reveal.

Victoria Osteen and Idolatry: Three lessons for the Church
Following the fallout from Victoria Osteen's 'worship for yourself' comments, David Robertson looks at what the Church as a whole can learn.