Florence Taylor
Love your neighbour: Three ways to serve your local community
Jesus commands us to love the Lord our God and to love our neighbours as ourselves. He says no other commandment is more important, and that all others can be summed up in those two.
Modern Monasticism: What does community living look like in the 21st Century?
What if there was another way to live? A more satisfying way? And what if this way did not require us to do more, but do less - in creating space for God to move? Impossible, comes the shout, at least while living in London. Space and time are things few of us can afford. Maybe not.
Sister, servant and leader: Who was Phoebe in the Bible?
With only 50 odd words â or two verses â dedicated to her in the Bible, you could easily miss Phoebe in your reading of Romans. But that would be a shame.
Egypt: Coptic Christian priest killed in 'hail of bullets' outside church
A Coptic Christian priest has been killed in "a hail of bullets" outside The Church of the Martyr of St George in Sinai, Egypt today.
Corbyn row overshadows Labour report into party antisemitism
The Labour Party is not overrun with anti-Semitism, but there is "too much clear evidence... of ignorant attitudes", according to an inquiry.
South Africa: Megachurch pastor apologises for preaching 'racist' sermon
A South African megachurch pastor has apologised after preaching a sermon that implied that white people work harder than black people, following threats from Julius Malema.
Ultra-conservative Society of St Pius X accuses Pope Francis of causing Church 'painful confusion'
An ultra-conservative group of Catholic bishops has apparently abandoned efforts to reconcile with Rome, after accusing Pope Francis of causing 'painful confusion' on Wednesday.
Afghanistan: Taliban suicide attack kills up to 40
Two Taliban suicide bombers killed up to 40 police cadets and civilians and wounded another 40 in an attack on a military convoy outside Kabul.
Vicar prays for 'new direction' for thief who stole late wife's jewellery
Vicar who challenged a burglar stealing his late wife's jewellery said he hoped the man would "find a new direction" in prison.
Feast of St Peter and St Paul 2016: How and why do we celebrate these early church heroes?
Today is the feast day of St Peter and St Paul. The two Biblical figures pioneered the gospel in Rome and they have been jointly celebrated with this feast day since 258 AD.
United Methodist Church nominates three openly gay clergy to be bishops
Three openly gay candidates have been nominated for bishop in the United Methodist Church.
Church pastor accused of seeking sex with minor commits suicide
A pastor charged with seeking sex with a minor committed suicide on Monday.
Pakistan: Two Christians, one Muslim sentenced to death for blasphemy
Two Christians and a Muslim have been sentenced to death for blasphemy in Pakistan on Monday.
Iceland: Iraqi teen dragged out of church by police, now faces deportation
A 16-year-old Iraqi was among the asylum seekers forcibly removed from a church in Iceland by police, and is now facing deportation.
Pope Benedict endorses Pope Francis in rare public appearance
Former Pope Benedict publicly endorsed Pope Francis and his ministry in a Vatican ceremony celebrating the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on Tuesday.
Trump's campaign denies claims he is backtracking on Muslim ban
Donald Trump's campaign has denied reports that he is backtracking on his plan to ban all Muslims from entering the US.