Mark Woods
Seduction and beheading: What a dark Bible story tells us about goodness
The story of John the Baptist's death is told in paintings and grand opera. There's a whiff of evil decadence about it.
Repealing the Human Rights Act: Why the government should just leave it alone
After hints that the Conservative government was rowing back on its manifesto promise to scrap the Human Rights Act, Justice Secretary Liz Truss has said it's definitely going to happen.
Setback for US transgender campaigners as judge blocks Obama policy
The decision by Judge Reed O'Connor granted a nationwide injunction sought by 13 dissenting states just in time for the new school year.
Kim Davis: Campaigners hail victory after same-sex marriage lawsuits dismissed
US religious liberty campaigners are claiming victory in the case of Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis.
Archbishop of Wales Barry Morgan set to retire in January
Dr Morgan, who is the longest-serving archbishop in the worldwide Anglican Communion and also one of the longest serving bishops, will retire on his 70th birthday at the end of January.
Could Tutu's daughter return to ministry after Church same-sex vote?
Rev Mpho Tutu-Van Furth resigned her licence to minister when she married her partner Marceline last year.
Why Jesus didn't feed the 5,000, and why it matters
The story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 is one that's puzzled sceptics and believers too.
Poldark season 2: BBC's hit drama filmed at iconic church
The oldest Methodist building in the world features in the new series of Poldark, which returns to BBC1 on September 4.
Charity Commission investigates ministry of 'olive oil cure' pastor Gilbert Deya
The Charity Commission has launched an inquiry into Gilbert Deya Ministries, whose founder Gilbert Deya won notoriety over his claim to be able to cure cancer through "anointed" olive oil.
Churches can change Zimbabwe, says #ThisFlag pastor Evan Mawarire
Churches are the "game-changing voice" in the future of Zimbabwe, according to the pastor forced to leave the country after criticising the regime of President Robert Mugabe.
Sudan: Christians go on trial for documenting persecution
The trial has begun in Sudan's capital Khartoum of four Christians including a Czech film-maker who documented incidents of persecution.
Ffald-y-Brenin: The 'thin place' on a Welsh hillside where God works miracles
It's an unlikely place for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit that has seen countless lives changed, claims of miraculous healings and a prayer movement that is growing throughout the world.
Trusting in God during troubled times: Why Jeremiah bought a field
It's obvious we live in troubled times. Can we still have hope in God's future?
Five things all churches should teach children
Mark Woods spent his childhood going to church every Sunday. Here are five things he wishes he'd been taught.
Australia: Archbishop condemns 'callous cruelty' of government asylum policy
The Anglican Primate of Australia has condemned the maltreatment of asylum seekers on the remote Pacific island of Nauru as "shocking and saddening".
Eritrea accused of staging false apology from imprisoned patriarch
Reports that the imprisoned Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church has been released from house arrest following an apology have been denied by supporters.