Church
Bishop calls for joined-up government thinking on Britain's rural areas
A Church of England bishop has called for the government to introduce a joined-up rural strategy, saying current measures to protect schools were 'insufficient'.
Nigerian archbishop urges protection for Christians as Islamist violence soars
An Anglican archbishop is warning Nigeria's Christians face escalating attacks by Islamist militants in the lead-up to next year's general election.
'No room for Christianity': American evangelist is refused entry into Turkey
David Byle was given 15 days to leave the country but was told that a re-entry ban would not be issued.
£1m mission project to create small worshipping communities across Manchester
The Church of England is investing £1m into the pioneering of small worshipping communities across Manchester.
Anglicans worldwide join 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence
Anglicans around the world are joining together in the 16 Days of Activism movement against gender-based violence.
Another missionary dies in Cameroon shooting
Father Cosmas Omboto Ondari, 33, a Kenyan missionary with the Mill Hill religious order, died when men in combat fatigues opened fire on his church.
God is not male or female, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Most Reverend Justin Welby said descriptions of God were 'to some degree metaphorical' and that His characterisation as 'Father' could not be understood in exactly the same way as an earthly father.
As flu season nears, churchgoers told not to dip wafers in communion wine
Churchgoers in Manchester Diocese are being reminded not to dip wafers in the chalice when taking communion in order to minimise the spread of germs and colds this winter.
United Reformed Church issues 'heartfelt' apology to abuse survivors
The United Reformed Church has made a 'heartfelt' apology to survivors of abuse after a wide-ranging review identified institutional failures.
Dutch church holds 24/7 worship to save refugee family from deportation
Police in Holland are not allowed to enter places of worship during religious services so the church has help worship continuously since October 25
'Oldest nun' who helped save Jews in WWII dies aged 110
Sister Cecylia Maria Roszak was born in Poland on March 25, 1908, and entered a cloistered convent of Dominican sisters in Krakow at the age of 21.
Two pastors among victims of Islamist militant group
Two Congolese pastors were among seven Christians killed in attacks by an Islamist militant group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this month.
Methodist young people gather for annual 3Generate conference
Young Methodists are gathering in Southport this weekend for their annual 3Generate conference.
Hillsong Church says documentary into Frank Houston's sex abuse is 'misleading'
Hillsong has issued a statement refuting claims made in an Australian current affairs show about the church and founder Brian Houston over his handling of sex abuse committed by his father while he was an Assemblies of God minister.
Bishop of London launches new app to help people get the most out of Advent
The Bishop of London and Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge have partnered to launch a new app helping people to celebrate the season of Advent.
Ecumenical Patriarch warns technology is leading to 'disappearance of childhood'
'The impact that parents and family have on their formation is weakened when the Internet functions as a primary source of values on a global scale.'