Mark Woods

Lesbian foot-washing gets Jamaica pastor in hot water
Father Sean Major-Campbell's innovation in an Advent service was a step too far for some in the congregation.

10 scripture verses that aren't scripture verses
Barack Obama has come under fire for not knowing his Bible â but he's not the only one.

Demonic, The Hobbit? Russian Orthodox Church sees off 'evil' artwork
Plans for an art installation depicting the Eye of Sauron in Moscow have been withdrawn after the Church objected.

Pope Francis: Don't proselytise, instead heal the sick and seek the lost
In a major newspaper interview, the Pope has called for clergy to reconnect with people.

'Bible says homosexuality is capital crime': Arizona pastor who called for gays to be executed is unrepentant
Steven Anderson maintains position in TV interview, claims biblical warrant for hate speech.

Christmas tree needles Israeli rabbi
Controversy erupts over Christian symbol in town square.

Mars Hill leaders may face racketeering charges
Former deacon prepares lawsuit, alleges diversion of funds.

Sales of Ouija boards spike, but how dangerous are they?
Sales of Ouija boards have spiked on the back of a new film. Mark Woods asks whether we should worry.

Electioneering puts Vatican under pressure to delay Sri Lanka visit
Christians fear spiritual event is being turned political.
Grand Imam condemns Islamic State ideology and 'barbaric crimes'
Intervention by a senior Muslim religious leader could have profound consequences, says bishop.

Myles Munroe may have known end was coming, says Bahamas prime minister
Myles Munroe had a "sense of urgency" about him before his death and may have felt that his days were numbered, according to the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Perry Christie.

Church leaders' outrage at Eric Garner killing verdict
Astonishment and anger expressed at grand jury's decision not to charge officer.

Rick Warren on Roman Catholicism: 'We have more in common than what divides us'
Saddleback pastor risks the wrath of conservatives by attempting to build bridges with Catholics.

You've heard of foodbanks... now 'Treebanks' are giving poor families Christmas trees
A pioneering project in Cambridgeshire is helping spread some seasonal cheer.

Church of Scotland: Will online outreach help ailing attendance figures?
Moderator says it needs to include those who relate electronically as well as those who attend.

Arizona pastor calls for execution of gay people, says it will wipe out AIDS
Citing Leviticus, Rev Stephen Anderson claims "cure for AIDS" is killing homosexuals.