Ruth Gledhill

Remains of 16th century cross found in Arkansas
Archaeologists believe they have found the remains of a 16th century cross that was erected in the US by a Spanish conquistador.

Christian pastor fired for criticising homosexuality in sermons sues health department
A Christian pastor is suing a United States health department for "religious discrimination" after he was fired because of statements he made in sermons.

Archbishop of Canterbury sends birthday greetings to the Queen
The Archbishop of Canterbury has today paid special tribute to the Queen, the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, to mark her 90th birthday.

'Consequences' imposed on US church by Anglican primates have been 'fully implemented' says Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has stated that the "consequences" imposed on the US Episcopal Church by leaders of the worldwide Anglican Communion have been "fully implemented".

Sex abuse survivor to sue diocese that has reinstated priest
A survivor of sexual abuse by a Catholic priest who has been reinstated by the Vatican is to sue the priest's diocese.

Archbishop of Canterbury met Robert Mugabe for 'pastoral' meeting
The Archbishop of Canterbury has attended a private meeting with the President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe.

Peter Jensen: Join conservative Gafcon to avoid 'long, slow slide' to changing doctrine
The former Archbishop of Sydney has urged Anglicans to support the conservative grouping Gafcon to preserve the future of the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Trainee vicar jailed for 15 years for rape of 2 teenage girls
A former church youth leader and trainee vicar has been jailed for 15 years for the rape of two teenage girls.

Bear Grylls: My Christian faith is stronger than my fear of what others might think
Grylls is among the prominent evangelical Christians who feature in the new Alpha film series to go with the phenomenally successful Alpha programme for people new to church and Christianity.

Apostolic Church destroyed in Cuba by government agents
A Protestant church in Cuba has been demolished under authorisation from the government.

Catholic priest compares paedophiles to women who commit adultery
Father Bill Edebohls, of Melbourne Australia, called for priests who have committed sexual offences to be treated with "justice drenched in mercy".

Christian governor of Tennessee vetoes making Bible official state book
The sponsor of the bill immediately filed to override the veto. Each house must vote against the veto by a majority for the bill now to go through.

Church of England seeking more black and ethnic minority clergy
Church leaders are trying to recruit more black and ethnic minority people to become clergy in the Church of England in the run-up to Vocations Sunday next Sunday.

France sets up new clerical sex abuse body
The French Catholic Church is to set up a new commission to advise bishops and help them handle cases of child sex abuses by priests.

Archbishop of Kenya retaliates in 'forged' letter row
The Archbishop of Kenya has denied that he signed or approved a letter released under his signature that appeared to change Kenya's stance on its boycott of the meeting of Anglican leaders in Zambia this week.

New mission guide advises British Christians how to reach out to Muslims
Churches across the UK are reaching out to Muslims using a new "Joining the Family" course, the second in a series of three produced by the missionary charity Interserve.