Michael Trimmer
Archbishops urge pastoral care regardless of sexual orientation
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have signed a letter calling for "pastoral care and friendship for all, regardless of sexual orientation" in the face of new anti gay laws and bills in Uganda and Nigeria.
Fears of eviction for 58 Christian families living in path of Israel's security wall
Catholic bishops are calling upon the Israeli government and the international community to stop the security wall from destroying the homes and livelihoods of 58 Christian families.
'Jesus is the Son of Allah' brings fiery response in Malaysia
A Catholic church in the Malaysian state of Penang was attacked with Molotov Cocktails due to an unofficial banner posted outside that declared "Jesus is the son of Allah".
Churches remember World War One
As the centenary of the First World War comes upon us, churches all across the UK are organising concerts, exhibitions, and special services to remember that devastating conflict.
US Supreme Court hears religious freedom argument against Obamacare's birth control mandate
Three separate American Civil activist groups petitioned the US Supreme court, arguing that the Obamacare provision which forces companies to provide birth control that could kill fetuses conflicts with the constitutional value of religious freedom.
Stories from the world of the SuperPope
The Pope and his predecessors have been making the headlines in unusual ways this week. Here are four of the best stories recently emerging out of the Vatican.
Shane Claiborne in the UK: Our faith can't just be a ticket to heaven
Shane Claiborne talks to Christian Today about Red Letter Christians, incarnational mission and moving God into the neighbourhood
There are lots of left wing Anglicans too!
Christian socialist group, Christians on the Left, has responded to a report on Christian voting habits with a reminder that there are many active Anglicans and Christians generally on the political left.
Government welfare reforms are 'unfair'
The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds, reflecting on his last seven years as a Lord Spiritual, says that welfare reforms are still an issue that needs to be focused on to prevent suffering among the vulnerable.
Newtownabbey lifts ban on 'blasphemous' play
Newtownabbey Borough Council have overturned a ban on the Reduced Shakespeare Company's play, "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (abridged)".
CofE bishops agree to disagree on human sexuality
Bishops in the Church of England agreed to disagree on several matters relating to homosexuality, deferring bigger decisions to later in the year.
Peace is possible, says Welby ahead of Africa visit
The Archbishop of Canterbury is to visit South Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet with Primates there and gain a better understanding of their situations.
Royal College of Psychiatrists challenged over Pilling Report submission
A letter criticising the lack of scientific evidence for the conclusions of the Pilling report has been circulated to all members of the general Synod of the Church of England.
Boris Johnson to be questioned over 'gay bus advert' intervention
England and Wales's second most senior judge has ruled that Boris Johnson will have to answer questions in the High Court about alleged political intervention in the removal of an advert about the Ex-Gay community from London's public transport network.
America's most and least 'Bible-minded' cities
The city of Chattanooga, Tennessee is the most "Bible Minded" American city of 2013
Cornish religious groups give £20 million in voluntary services
A survey of religious voluntary services in Cornwall has revealed the scale of their contribution to the community