Church
Pope Francis wants to save the planet
Pope Francis is reported to be preparing a letter to be sent out to all the Catholic Church's bishops, outlining the Vatican's response to climate change.
Towering challenge: Fundraisers to scale Durham Cathedral 385 times
Students from St John's College, Durham University, will be among those scaling the tower of Durham Cathedral on May 15 to raise money for charity.Â
Poppies planted at Archbishop of York's residence in memory of World War One fallen
The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu recently teamed up with local school children to plant poppies commemorating the centenary of World War One. Â
Pope Paul VI to be beatified after miracle confirmation
The controversial and well remembered Pope Paul VI is to be beatified later this year, following Vatican confirmation of his first posthumous miracle
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.