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Oxford diocese in meltdown as clergy reject bishops' view on sexuality
'If not addressed, we would all struggle to support the leadership of our bishops in this matter and a number of our churches may want to seek alternative means of receiving episcopal ministry.'
People have 'lost confidence' in politics, says Bishop of Salisbury
Britain's tumultuous exit from the European Union has shaken people's confidence in the political process, the Bishop of Salisbury has warned.
New light on John Wesley: Methodism's oldest chapel honours founder with stained glass window
The window made by glass artist Andrew Taylor was installed today at the New Room in central Bristol.
Spanish evangelicals celebrate another year of growth
Evangelicalism in Spain is on the rise, according to official figures, with nearly 200 new places of worship registered last year.
Happy Tuesday: God is (still) with you
In our culture, once the festivities finish the malaise manifests.
A two-word argument against 'transgender liturgy'
After all, shouldn't churches welcome transgender people? Didn't Jesus come for everyone â especially those often marginalised or discriminated against?
Ukraine Orthodox Church marks first Christmas free of Russian 'fetters'
Hundreds of Ukrainians queued in the snow after the lavish two-hour liturgy at Kiev's St Sophia Cathedral.
Why the First Commandment is crucial for religious liberty
Those officials see very clearly that if believers are allowed to proclaim the lordship of Christ, their ultimate loyalty cannot be to the state.
Pope says boats carrying 49 migrants stranded in the Mediterranean should be allowed to dock
The Pope made a 'heartfelt appeal' to European leaders on Sunday to end their stand-off over two rescue boats carrying 49 migrants in the Mediterranean.
Egypt's President Sisi opens mega-mosque and Middle East's largest cathedral in New Capital
Copts, the largest Christian minority in the Middle East, held a a midnight mass in the Cathedral of the Nativity.
'We are witches': Abuse scandal divides parishes and politics in Poland
Many parishioners believe she and other mothers of those molested 'simply convicted an innocent man', she said.
Cardinal's trial puts French Church in glare of Catholic abuse scandal
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin is the highest-profile cleric to be caught up in the paedophile scandal inside the Catholic Church in France.
How Israel's Christians are fighting moves to take their land away
Previous attempts to impose the so-called 'Tenants' Rights Bill' received worldwide condemnation and even led to the temporary closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City.
Ecumenical Patriarch hands over decree, sealing Ukraine church independence
The spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide on Sunday presented the head of the Ukrainian church with a decree granting it independence from Moscow, a historic split strongly opposed by Russia.
What do Christians really celebrate at Epiphany?
This Sunday churches in the Western tradition will be marking Epiphany, traditionally the end of the Christmas season.
Pope tells US bishops to rethink their approach to sex abuse scandal
The bishops are meeting for a spiritual retreat directed by the Preacher to the Papal Household, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa.