Church
Archbishop of York asks people to pray ahead of Commons vote on Brexit deal
The Archbishop of York is inviting people to join him in a round the clock prayer vigil as MPs prepare to cast their votes on the Government's Brexit deal.
Prince Charles praises 'inspiring faith' of persecuted Christians
The Prince of Wales has paid tribute to the faith and courage of Christians around the world being persecuted for their beliefs.
Ukraine council to meet on December 15 to form independent church: president
A Ukrainian church council will meet on December 15 in order to create an independent Orthodox church and elect its leader, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday.
Archbishop of Canterbury says plight of Christians in Middle East is 'acute'
The Archbishop of Canterbury says Christians have 'vanished' from parts of the Middle East
Pope: Gay priests should be celibate or leave
Men with deep-rooted homosexual tendencies should not be admitted to the Catholic clergy, and it would be better for priests who are actively gay to leave rather than lead a double life, Pope Francis says in a new book.
Angola's government targets thousands of churches for closure, obstructs protests
According to the government figures, there are over 4,000 unregistered churches. The police are now locking down all these churches, and accessing them can lead to prosecution.
God has given every person a guardian angel 'to help them in life', says Pope
Pope Francis has told sick children visiting the Vatican that they could always talk to their guardian angel in times of difficulty.
Christian charity is Centre of Excellence for Sports Ministry
A charity impacting thousands of young people throughout Gloucestershire has been recognised as the first Centre of Excellence in the UK for its exciting new concept of Sports Ministry.
Philip Mounstephen consecrated Bishop of Truro at St Paul's
The new Bishop of Truro, Philip Mounstephen, was consecrated today at St Paul's Cathedral by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
Church of Scotland signs up for Thy Kingdom Come
The Church of Scotland has joined the global prayer initiative Thy Kingdom Come, set up by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in 2016.
John Chau was right to go to North Sentinel, says his mission organisation
The missionary organisation behind the visit of John Allen Chau to North Sentinel Island, where he was killed by the inhabitants, has responded to questions from Christian Today with a defence of his actions.
Ukraine president welcomes moves to Church independence
President Petro Poroshenko said on Thursday Ukraine was on the cusp of securing its own independent church, snapping centuries-old ties to a Russian clergy that Kiev accuses of meddling in its affairs.
Bishop of Worcester defends Church of England against push for disestablishment
The Bishop of Worcester has defended the continued establishment of the Church of England against calls for Britain to become a secular state.
Evangelical Alliance guide aims to help churches understand transgender
The Evangelical Alliance has produced a guide to help churches grappling with the transgender issue.
Bones found on Vatican property do not belong to missing girls
Bones found at a property in Rome belonging to the Vatican do not belong to two girls who went missing in the 1980s.
'God with skin on': Learning to live as the body of Christ
As for many of us, my life hasn't been particularly easy. At times there have been moments when I have felt as if God had abandoned me.