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In today's world, how can we find hope? This Christian pastor has some answers
Be strong in your faith and in the works of mercy that spring from it, says the Archbishop of Westminster in his new book on hope.
Does the rise of the 'nones' mean the end of the Church?
Is the Church in the UK on its last legs? Judging by the wailing and gnashing of teeth on social media following the latest British Social Attitudes survey release, you'd think so.
Investigations launched as huge fire rips through disused Dundee church
Investigations are being launched into the cause of a large fire that gutted a disused church in Dundee last night. More than 30 firefighters tackled the blaze at Lochee Old Parish Church, a listed building that dates from 1830, on Monday evening.
'Give until it hurts': The Christian wisdom of Mother Teresa in 9 quotes
Today marks the Catholic feast day for Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, best known of the world as Mother Teresa. St Teresa of Calcutta died on this day in 1997, but not before living an iconic life of ascetic, selfless service to the world's poor.
'Make trouble' by spreading love for Jesus: Why this Columbian nun will rap for Pope Francis
A Colombian nun will rap for Pope Francis when he visits her country this week. Sister Maria Valentina de los Angeles is one of a group who will sing the official song for the Argentine pope's visit as he greets the crowds.
Kidnapped Catholic priest in Nigeria is found killed
A Catholic priest in Nigeria, who was kidnapped on Friday morning, has been found murdered.
G4S whistleblower, now priest, calls for end to indefinite detention
A former G4S boss and priest is calling for the end of indefinite detention after a BBC Panorma investigation uncovered 'shocking' levels of abuse and poor behaviour from staff.
How you can help some of the 40 million people in South Asia affected by floods and the changing climate
It's a huge injustice that people are pushed deeper into poverty by a changing climate, when they've contributed the least to the problem. More than 30 million people have been affected in India and more than 12,000 schools have been damaged in the state of Bihar. Now, we are seeing more than 600,000 people forced to flee their homes in Bangladesh. Around 65,000 homes and 70 schools have been destroyed in Nepal.
Descendant of Robert E Lee resigns as pastor after backlash for calling racism 'America's original sin'
The Rev Robert Lee IV, a descendant of the famed Confederate general of the same name, has resigned as the leader of his church after receiving a backlash for his condemnation of racism as 'America's original sin'.
Keswick Convention will change dates following local protests
Keswick Ministries has announced it is changing the dates of its annual Convention next year to reflect concerns raised by local people about the impact of the event on the town.
North Korea warns of more 'gift packages' for the US
North Korea is ready to send 'more gift packages' to the United States, one of its top diplomats said today, dismissing the international uproar over his country's latest and biggest nuclear weapons test.
Former lesbian explains why she signed the Nashville Statement on gender and sexuality
The Nashville Statement was released by a broad coalition of Christian leaders, including J. I. Packer and Francis Chan, and articulates God's design for human identity as male and female.
Joy-Anna Duggar announces she and husband Austin Forsyth are expecting their first child
"Counting On" star Joy-Anna Forsyth (nee Duggar) has confirmed that she and her husband, Austin, are expecting their first child.
Massive collapse in number of Anglicans in Britain, new survey shows
The number of Anglicans in Britain has collapsed by 50 per cent in under two decades, according to figures released today. The latest British Social Attitudes survey's data on religion show that the number of people in Britain who describe themselves as having no religion at all is also at its highest ever level.
Myanmar's rapes, beheadings and beatings: How the regime's persecution of the Rohingya minority is escalating
Myanmar's blocking of vital aid to thousands of desperate civilians fleeing persecution is the latest in an appalling number of atrocities committed against the Rohingya.
Government 'still considering' crackdown on addictive gambling machines, Chancellor confirms
The UK's chancellor Phillip Hammond has confirmed government plans to crack down on controversial gambling machines that can see customers losing £18,000 in one hour. Hammond signaled the move to the Bishop of St Albans, who has led the Church of England's campaign for a review of the machines.