Ruth Gledhill
These Christian contradictions are not helpful to mission
Until now, possibly the most difficult doctrine that Christians have struggled to understand is the doctrine of the Trinity. This must be close to being surpassed in its mystery by the latest pronouncements from the Church of England and the Church of Scotland.
Christian pastor murdered in Uganda after challenging Arabic mythologies
A Christian pastor has died in Uganda after being poisoned with insecticide. He had previously survived being attacked with knives.
The future of the West is 'at risk' warns former Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks
The Western world is in crisis and its very future is "at risk" because of its misuse of new technologies, the former Chief Rabbi warned last night.
Conservative bloggers claim some passages in encyclical on family were ghost written
An adviser to Pope Francis from his home country of Argentina was a "ghostwriter" of some of the most important passages of his new document on the family, according to the influential Rome blogger Sandro Magister
More women than men are abandoning church
The number of women attending church is declining faster than the number of men, a new study shows.
Tallest cross in English-speaking world can go ahead after lawsuit is ended
Plans to build the tallest cross in the English-speaking world in Corpus Christi, Texas, can move on after lawsuits around its construction came to an end.
Nun dies after being shot in South Sudan
A Slovak nun and medical doctor has died from her injuries after being shot in Yei, South Sudan.
Samoan church leader calls for ban on Muslims
A prominent Christian leader in Samoa in the South Pacific has called for a ban on Muslims entering the republic.
New book to contain previously unpublished writings of Mother Teresa
Reflections on mercy and compassion by Mother Teresa that have never been released before are to be published in the weeks leading up to her canonisation in September.
Most Americans prefer Israel over Palestine
White evangelical Republicans are the most likely to support Israel, while liberal Democrats are among the few to favour Palestine.
Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte calls Catholic bishops 'sons of whores'
Rodrigo Duterte, president-elect of the Philippines, is going head-to-head with the Roman Catholic Church in a series of public and controversial confrontations.
Vietnam releases dissident priest on eve of Obama visit
Vietnam has granted early release from prison to one of its most prominent dissidents, the Catholic priest Father Thadeus Nguyen Van Lym.
Most people believe Islam incompatible with British values, says new poll
Nearly a third of those questionedby ComRes for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association believe Islam is a violent religion.
Pilgrimage of His Grace: Archbishop of York walks 1500 miles
The Archbishop of York has in the last six months walked more than 1.6 million steps, 1,500 miles, climbed more than 1.6 million steps and 1,200 floors.
Prison staff reluctant to tackle Islamic extremists, reveals report
A report that reveals prison staff are relucant to tackle Islamic extremists has been delayed.
New counter-extremism law will fuel terrorism, civic leaders warn
A coalition of influential civil society groups and individuals has condemned the new counter-extremism legislation that was announced in the Queen's Speech.