Church

Archbishop of Canterbury to present Classic FM Easter special
The newly enthroned Archbishop of Canterbury will be presenting a special programme on Classic FM this Easter.

New Bishop of St Germans aims to be 'hope-bringer' to families in need
The new Bishop of St Germans will work to nurture the leadership potential of clergy in local communities and support families through tough times

Wakefield Cathedral reopens after £3m restoration
Wakefield Cathedral reopened to the public this week following a spectacular £3m restoration project.

Archbishop of Canterbury enthroned
The Most Reverend Justin Welby has spoken of his optimism for the future of the Church at his enthronement as the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury today.

Archbishop of Canterbury to be enthroned
Justin Welby will be enthroned as Archbishop of Canterbury today
Anglicans looking forward to Archbishop of Canterbury's enthronement
Members of the worldwide Anglican Communion are gearing up for Thursday's inauguration of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Canterbury Cathedral.
Share the wonder of Easter digitally
The Catholic Bishop of Arundel and Brighton is encouraging the faithful to use social networking sites to share the Easter message.

What happens when an Archbishop is enthroned?
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's public ministry will commence on Thursday when he is enthroned - or 'installed' - in two special seats in Canterbury Cathedral.

Pope Francis speaks up for poor at inauguration
Pope Francis used his inauguration today to plead on behalf of the poor, the elderly and "the last we think about".
Rowan Williams: Don't go looking for a perfect church
The former Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams says he once considered becoming a Catholic.
Misericords for medieval church
A Herefordshire church is hosting a medieval celebration to mark the installation of its second misericord or "mercy seat".

The life and spirituality of St Francis of Assisi
The new Pope is named after the much-loved Italian saint, St Francis of Assisi, who was born in 1181. What kind of life did he live?

Pope Francis asks for courage in sharing Christ
Pope Francis called for courage from the faithful in a Mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel today.

Making right out of wrong
Christopher Lee Power admits he made some wrong choices in his youth, but that all changed when God came into his life

New Pope will give Catholic Church 'joy and confidence'
The President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland has spoken of his joy at news of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio's election as Pope.

Pope Francis is an 'inspired choice'
Catholic leaders in the UK have spoken of their delight over the election of Pope Francis.