Mark Woods
Christian politicians' big election issues: religious extremism and a broken economy
Maeve Sherlock and Caroline Spelman have urged Christians to take part in politics.
Oscar Romero draws nearer to sainthood as Francis declares he died a martyr
Pope Francis has officially recognised Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador as a martyr.
Houston priest and family found beaten to death
The bodies of Ugandan-born Israel Ahimbisibwe, his wife and their son were found in their flat.
Islamic State open market to sell goods stolen from Christians in Mosul
Jihadis have opened a special market for material stolen from Christian homes and churches.
Bishop Heather Cook may have been drunk at her own consecration
The bishop who killed a cyclist had a long-standing alcohol problem.
Mark Woods: Stephen Fry, eye-worms and bone cancer - how Christians can still believe in the goodness of God
In the face of human suffering, does it make sense to believe God is love?
Stephen Sizer apologises for 9/11 Facebook post
The Anglican vicar who appeared to support 9/11 anti-Semitic conspiracy theories has apologised.
Wolf Hall is wrong: Thomas More was a saint, not a schemer, say Catholic bishops
Hilary Mantel's depiction of Henry VIII's chancellor fails to do him justice, two bishops say.
Yours spiritually: 10 great Christian email sign-offs
Want to witness via email? Just set an auto-signature. But be careful.
Methodists find £172 million down the back of the sofa
As much as £172 million is lying unused in Methodist bank accounts, a report says.
In review: The 6 biggest stories of the week
A woman bishop, a zombie cat and tight leggings are all in this week's top picks.
Pakistan Christian school stormed in Charlie Hebdo protest
Armed students invaded a boys' school and demanded its closure.
Church asks too much of us, that's why we don't invite our friends
We should relax a little, and accept that people can love God even if they miss a Sunday, says Mark Woods.
Rape law tightened, campaigners urge change in public attitude
However, an initiative by the Director of Public Prosecutions should spark theological soul-searching, says a Christian activist.
I'll defend LRA killer, says Anglican bishop
Bishop Nelson Onono-Onweng says that Dominic Ongwen was a victim as well.
Progressive Christian? How Marcus Borg challenged orthodoxy
The renowned liberal theologian, who died last week aged 72, leaves a legacy of controversy.