Ruth Gledhill
Church of England defends its handling of Bishop George Bell abuse case
The Church of England today defended its approach to the case of Bishop George Bell, who was accused of being a paedophile 37 years after his death.
Become a Pokémon Go gamer for the sake of the Gospel, Christian pastors urged
Church leaders are adopting the Pokémon slogan in aid of their own evangelism: "Gotta catch 'em all" as thousands of Pokémon Go players turn up on their doorsteps.
Anglican Church in Canada passes same-sex marriage after embarrassing vote miscount
The Anglican Church of Canada has voted to approve same-sex marriage after all after church leaders confessed to an embarrassing error when counting the votes.
Christian charity appeals for funds to fight Cuba church demolitions
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has published moving testimony of what it was like for the pastor and his family when government officials demolished Emanuel Church in eastern Cuba.
Massive Pokémon gym battle with 'sodomite' Clefairy and Jigglypuff at Westboro Baptist Church
Pokémon are famous for doing battle in gyms, caves, on mountains, lakes and oceans. But the creators of the hit new game Pokémon Go can't have envisioned they'd be doing battle with the notorious anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church.
Family of Martin Luther King can sell his famous traveling Bible, rules judge
Martin Luther King's treasured traveling Bible could now be sold to a private buyer after a US judge ruled it belongs to his estate.
Ronaldo's sister compares Euro 2016 injury to Christ's suffering on the Cross
The sister of Portugal football star Cristiano Ronaldo has compared his suffering from an injury during the Euro 2016 football final to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross.
Negative views of Muslims increasing throughout Europe
Views of Muslims in countries in Europe are least negative in the UK and most negative in eastern and southern countries, according to new research. However, unfavourable views of Muslims are on the rise throughout Europe, including in the UK.
Bishop proposes massive cuts to Catholic church in Manchester
Nearly a third of Catholic churches in one diocese face the axe under a radical restructuring due to declining attendance and a shortage of priests.
Anglican Church in Canada narrowly rejects same-sex marriage
A new split in the worldwide Anglican Communion was narrowly averted last night when clergy in Canada succeeded in preventing their church moving towards same-sex marriage.
'Rock star cardinals' heading for Poland for World Youth Day, aka 'Glastonbury with God'
They are the "rock star cardinals". And their names are being kept strictly secret to make sure they don't get too much of the rock star treatment when they visit Poland for World Youth Day with the Pope later this month.
Bible being turned 'upside down' in same-sex marriage debate, warns Nigerian primate
The world leader of conservative Anglicans has warned that the Bible is being turned "upside down" in the move to normalise same-sex marriage.
Anglicans in Canada to vote on same-sex marriage
After years of debate, the Anglican Church of Canada is expected to vote today on gay marriage. However there is strong opposition from some bishops and the measure is not certain to get the two-thirds majority it needs to pass.
Historic Church of England diocese runs out of cash
A historic diocese in the Church of England has frozen clergy stipends, abandoned rectory repairs and is planning to rent out unused vicarages to private tenants to avoid running out of money.
Nigerian Christian who sought refuge in Italy from Boko Haram is murdered
A young Nigerian who fled Boko Haram to seek asylum in Italy has been murdered in a racist assault.
'Pikachurch': Get thee to church to catch that Pokémon
Players of the newest Pokémon game released this week are discovering to their shock that, in many cases, to catch their prey they have no choice but to go to church.