Lucinda Borkett-Jones
The changing shape of Boko Haram
Last week's attack by Boko Haram in Borno State, which killed hundreds, possibly thousands, has once again drawn attention to the Islamist militant group that has been terrorising northern Nigeria for more than five years.
Psychologist nun becomes first female president of Catholic Charities USA
Sister Donna Markham has been named as the new president of Catholic Charities USA, the first time a woman has occupied the post in the organisation's 105-year history.
Church secretary shot dead as he went to church in Mombasa, Kenya
George Karidhimba Muriki, church secretary at the Maximum Revival Center, was killed by gunmen on a motorbike as he entered the church on Sunday.
Church of England to investigate abuse claims at former children's home
The Church of England will conduct an investigation into a former children's home in Kent run by the dioceses in Kent and Rochester that was allegedly responsible for forcing children to take drugs.
Evangelical Church of Iceland set to receive £3.3million 'refund' after recession cutbacks
Iceland's minister of the interior has supported a suggestion that the National Church of Iceland should be financially compensated for the cutbacks it faced after the 2008 economic crash.
JK Rowling attacks Rupert Murdoch after he blames all Muslims for jihad
The author of the Harry Potter books responds to Murdoch's tweet which said Muslims should take responsibility for "their growing jihadist cancer".
Justin Welby receives honorary degree from Durham University
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has today been awarded an honorary degree from Durham University.
Abbey barred from selling painting worth £150,000
Hexham Abbey has been told it cannot sell a painting worth up to £150,000 because it should be kept for the nation.
Florida pastor marries 20 gay couples as same-sex marriage ban lifted
A Florida pastor has celebrated the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the state with a flurry of gay weddings.
#JeSuisAhmed: Separating faith from extremism
The hashtag #JeSuisAhmed has been trending on Twitter as people honour the Muslim police officer who died in the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris on Wednesday.
Britain steps up border security after Paris shooting
The decision was not taken in response to specific intelligence, the Home Secretary said.
Muslim actor says it's an 'honour' to play Jesus in new film
Haaz Sleiman, who stars in the National Geographic Channel's film 'Killing Jesus', has defended his casting.
Miami Archbishop says church employees could be fired for supporting gay marriage
Following Florida's legalisation of same-sex marriage this week, the Archbishop of Miami has warned diocese employees that that they risk being fired if they show support for gay marriage, including comments made online.
Paris Charlie Hebdo attack: Was it terrorism?
The shooting at French newspaper Charlie Hebdo appears to be a religiously motivated attack, but differs from classical terrorism, writes Lucinda Borkett-Jones.
Swansea church denies radicalising students
Freedom Church in Swansea has been accused of radicalising university students and leaving them "damaged", claims that the church strongly refutes.
Background: What is Charlie Hebdo?
Following the shooting at the offices of French publication Charlie Hebdo, we look at the paper's controversial past.