Mark Woods

Franklin Graham condemns Washington cathedral for hosting Muslim prayer service
It was meant to highlight tolerance and mutual goodwill, but not everyone approved of Islamic prayers at the National Cathedral.

Richard Dawkins has had his day, says Ravi Zacharias
'New atheists' are failing to answer deep questions, says international evangelist.

The Lost Gospel: Unpacking what's behind the Jesus and Mary marriage theory
The latest in a long line of books to posit that Jesus was married to Mary has come out and sent the internet into meltdown. Mark Woods looks at the evidence.
Benedict Cumberbatch's Imitation Game: Who was the real Alan Turing?
As The Imitation Game is released in the UK today, Mark Woods hears the experiences of a Christian woman who worked alongside Alan Turing as a codebreaker.

US clergy get to keep multi-million dollar tax break after legal challenge from atheists fails
A federal court has preserved a ministers' tax allowance challenged by an atheist organisation.

'They're poisoning us'. How religious leaders are hindering vaccination programmes across the world
Tetanus vaccine does not sterilise women, say WHO and UNICEF, in spite of what some Catholic bishops may claim.

Trafficked woman forced to have 19 abortions
More police resources are needed to beat the trade in women, says charity head.

Pastor faces charges for not conducting same-sex wedding
A gay couple has reported a United Methodist minister to Church authorities.

Pope Francis' message to G20: no peace or justice without care for poor
Profits aren't everything, Pope tells world leaders.

Latin America: Why thousands of Catholics are defecting to evangelical churches
Huge shifts are driven by desire for personal relationship with God, writes Mark Woods.

How to lose the culture war over sexual orientation discrimination
Whether it's pro gay marriage cakes or Christian guesthouses, legal action might not be the best idea, writes Mark Woods.

Bible college under huge financial pressure, stops full time training
St John's college in Nottingham goes for "radical reshaping".

Gay marriage cake row: more than half the public side with Christian bakers
A survey shows widespread backing for the firm facing prosecution by the Equalities Commission.

Pastor preaches for 53 hours, claims world record
Florida minister raises over $100,000 in marathon preaching attempt.

Nigeria: Church leaders urge government to stop political activity and defeat Boko Haram
Boko Haram has 'systematically eliminated' Christians, say church leaders.

One in three church leaders have low morale - what would cheer them up?
Widespread clergy demoralisation shows the need for clearer vision and better training, writes Mark Woods.