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Jerusalem church leaders unite against alleged breach of land status quo that goes back centuries
A simmering row over church land in Jerusalem has reached a head after church leaders in the Holy City yesterdayhit out at Israel for an alleged breach of a status quo that has been agreed for centuries.
Could this be the UK's first female Archbishop?
Voting is underway to chose the next Archbishop of Wales with speculation over whether it could be a woman.
'The mirror deceives!' Pope Francis implores youth to fight the 'illness' of narcissism
Pope Francis yesterday implored a youthful audience to turn away from the 'illness' of narcissism that produces only sadness. He encouraged young people to laugh at themselves and look outward to the needs of others.
Aung San Suu Kyi: Pressure piles on Myanmar's leader to act over Rohingya abuse
Myanmar's leader Aung Sung Suu Kyi is coming under increasing pressure to intervene over her army's treatment of Rohingya Muslims.
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.