Ruth Gledhill
Primates 'sanctions' against Episcopal Church 'fail to heal tear in fabric of Anglican Communion'
The imposition of penalties by Anglican leaders on The Episcopal Church has failed to heal the tear in the fabric of the Anglican Communion, conservative leaders said,
'Obedience to God's Word is vital', says leading campaigner against gay marriage
A prominent evangelical member of the Church of England's governing body has accused the Archbishop of Canterbury of putting "institutional" unity over true unity.
Church to launch social media 'digital evangelism' campaign to reach young people
The Church of England is to launch a nationwide "digital evangelism" campaign to reach out to the one million children educated in church schools once they leave school. The social media project will also aim to reach children leaving secular schools.
Church that does not side with the poor 'cannot claim to follow Jesus', synod told
Church of England leaders called on the Government to initiate a "full independent review" into the impact of benefit sanctions.
Workers at church children's charity vote for industrial action
Workers at a leading Methodist charity have backed industrial action in a dispute that follows years of discontent over pay.
People in Britain too 'embarrassed' to talk about faith says BBC's Bill Turnbull
The BBC Breakfast presenter who is being replaced by committed Christian Dan Walker has regretted that people in Britain are "embarrassed" to talk about their faith.
Justin Bieber: 'Without God I wouldn't be in this position'
Justin Bieber, on the eve of winning his first Grammy in LA, says he wants to get to a place where he no longer has to apologise for his mistakes.
Support group for same-sex attracted Christians given charitable status
A support organisation for homosexual Christians who choose not to act on their sexual desires has been allowed to register as a charity.
Fewer than one in 50 large churches led by a woman priest
Fewer than one in 50 of England's largest churches are led by women and fewer than a quarter of full-time clergy are women, according to latest figures released by campaigners for women's ordination.
Pope John Paul II to his female friend: 'Issues too difficult to write about'
The late Pope John Paul II wrote letters to his close friend, the philosopher Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka, from Rome in order to avoid their being intercepted by the secret police in Poland.
Fasting for Lent... and the terror of temptation
Sometimes fasting for Lent is about survival, writes Ruth Gledhill.
Pope to meet group of divorced and remarried Catholics
Pope Francis has invited a group of divorced and remarried Catholics to discuss the controversial issue of whether such individuals should be allowed officially to receive Holy Communion at Mass.
First Catholic service in centuries takes place at Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace
With clouds of incense and exquisite choral music, the first Roman Catholic service for more than 450 years was last night celebrated in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace.
New York governor moves against gay 'conversion' therapy
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo restricts the controversial practice of "conversion therapy" which operates on the premise that gay people can be "treated" to make them straight.
Indigenous people of Mexico demand apology from Pope on eve of visit
Pope Francis will officially authorise the use of indigenous languages in Catholic liturgies when he visits Mexico later this week. It is expected to be one of several such gestures he will make.
Episcopal Primate says decision to censure Church over same-sex marriage was 'fair'
The decision to censure The Episcopal Church of the US for consecrating gay bishops and allowing clergy to perform same-sex marriages was "fair", according to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.