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Vatican reveals statistics surrounding child abuse

Archbishop Silvano Tomasi has spoken to the UN to discuss the extent of the child abuse in Catholic Churches that the Vatican is aware of, and its responses.

New Bishop of Liverpool: 'Things are changing in England'

The Right Reverend Paul Bayes is excited by the growth of the church in Liverpool despite its money problems

Oasis and the Evangelical Alliance: 'It is our hope that the matter can now be closed,' says Steve Clifford

Steve Clifford, the general director of the Evangelical Alliance, explains why Oasis Trust's membership has been ended.

Evangelical Alliance faces criticism over decision to terminate Oasis Trust's membership

Here's a round-up of what some Christians are saying on their social media pages about the termination of Oasis Trust's membership following founder Steve Chalke's decision to support gay marriage and faithful same-sex relationships

20 years of women priests celebrated at St Paul's Cathedral

The Church of England is today celebrating the 20th anniversary of women priests in a special ceremony in St Paul's Cathedral.

Pastor Mike Wilkerson resigns from Mark Driscoll's Mars Hill megachurch

Pastor Mike Wilkerson abruptly resigns from Washington megachurch

Mary Magdalene - What's in a name?

Mary Magdalene has been called many things, from a prostitute to Jesus's wife. But what does the 'Magdalene' in her name actually mean?

Steve Chalke's Oasis Trust removed from the Evangelical Alliance

The Evangelical Alliance has terminated the membership of the Oasis Trust following controversy surrounding their founder Steve Chalke's views on human sexuality

Vicar to cycle 200 miles for flooding victims

A Darlington vicar will be cycling 200 miles next week to raise money for victims of the flooding across the UK this winter.

Is Christian growth keeping pace with Islam?

New research suggests the Islamic population growth is increasing while Christianity is stagnating

Hope and remembrance: Poppies planted to commemorate World War I centenary

Churches and pupils at church schools across the school are today planting poppy seeds in memory of those who fought and died in the First World War. Â

Church attitude to gay marriage is 'driving people away' says dean of York

Rev Vivienne Faull, Dean of York, says offering a blessing for gay couples is "not theologically a problem", and has urged the Church of England to revise its position on the matter.

Church of England's plans to double numbers of senior ethnic minority clergy welcomed

The Church of England wants to see double the number of ethnic minority clergy holding senior positions within a decade

Pope canonisations: Popes John Paul II and John XXIII declared new saints

The skies were grey but that did not dampen the spirits of the thousands of people who crowded into St Peter's Square to witness Pope Francis declare Popes John Paul II and John XXIII as new saints.

Celebrating 10 years of Messy Church

Messy Church has this week celebrated its tenth anniversary in the very church where it first began in 2004.

Pope Canonization live streaming coverage [Start time]: Watch online Pope John Paul II, Pope John XXIII become saints today [3D viewing locations]

wo miracles are credited in Pope John Paul II's name. A French nun was cured of Parkinson's disease, and a woman from Costa Rica was cured of a brain aneurysm.