Ruth Gledhill

Why Donald Trump Is Right â And Brave â To Get Rid Of The Johnson Amendment
It seems incredible that in a country such as the United States, that has made freedom of speech a cornerstone of its constitution, clergy are inhibited in what they can say about politics from the pulpit.

Fancy Applying To Be The Next Bishop Of London? Here Are 50 Tips To Help You Decide
"If you can't face learning the names of all your clergy, you can simply call them 'Father'. The women too. Go on, we dare you."

'Delightful' Friend Of Archbishop Of Canterbury Faced Charge Of Killing Zimbabwe Teen
A Christian youth camp leader described by the Archbishop of Canterbury as "charming and delightful" has faced police charges of killing a teenager in Zimbabwe, Channel 4 News reveals this evening

Has The Episcopal Church Been Penalised For Its Support Of Gay Marriage â Or Not?
When is a vote on doctrine not a vote on doctrine? Disagreement on gay marriage continues to divide the Anglican Communion.

Divisions Deepen In Catholic Church Over Communion For Remarried Couples
A senior Catholic cardinal has set himself at odds with bishops in his home country of Germany by speaking out against allowing divorced and remarried people to receive Holy Communion.

Norway's Lutheran Church Approves Service For Gay Marriage
Gay couples can marry in church in Norway after a liturgy for same-sex marriages was approved.

Catholics In Malta Condemn 'Abominable' Document On Marriage And Divorce
The Catholic faithful, from a conservative organisation Veri Catholici, have spoken out after their bishops appeared to sanction granting the sacraments of Confession and Holy Communion to divorced and remarried Catholics.

Holocaust Memorial Museum Speaks Out On Lessons Of History After Donald Trump Fails To Mention Jews
An accurate understanding of the Holocaust and the systematic slaughter of six million Jewish people is "critical" if the lessons of the past are to be learned, the US Holocaust Memorial Museum has stated.

Donald Trump Thinks He Is Helping Christians. But He Is Making Things Worse, Warns Top Iraq Patriarch
President Donald Trump's intention to discriminate in favour of Christian refugees will do more harm than good to Christians in the Middle East, a leading Christian patriarch is warning.

Pope Scores Victory In Latest Round Of Vatican Condoms Row
Albrecht von Boeselager has been reinstated as Grand Chancellor or foreign minister of the Knights of Malta chivalric and charitable order in what is being described as a "Papal coup".

Will Sir Mo Farah Escape Donald Trump Travel Ban? Confusion Reigns
Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah, who was born in Somalia, has been told he will not personally affected by President Donald Trump's travel ban, but this appears to have been contradicted by US Embassy advice

Christian Families Among First To Be Sent Back Home Under Trump Travel Ban
'This is not about religion,' said Trump after protests around the world at his action against refugees and Muslim-majority countries.

Large Church In Colorado Goes LGBT Inclusive
A large community church in Denver has gone LGBT inclusive, in spite of opposition from some of its members and elder team.

The Church Of England And Gays: A Brave Attempt To Walk The Biblical Line
The Church of England's bishops have held fast to biblical orthodoxy on homosexuality and gay marriage. And the LGBT community is very angry indeed.

God Loves Us Despite Our Shortcomings, Says New Bible College Principal Calvin Samuel
"God did not call us to pull down Mohammed, but to lift up Jesus Christ." Joel Edwards, former head of the Evangelical Alliance, at the induction of Dr Calvin Samuel as principal of the London School of Theology.

As 'Hacksaw Ridge' Is Released, A Baptist Minister Reflects On Lessons From His Conscientious Objector Father
"If Islamic State are coming your way, you cannot simply run away or let them do what they like. That would not be justice."