Church

More than a third of UK churchgoers hide their support for same-sex relationships

One in four regular churchgoers in the UK believes that same-sex relationships should be affirmed by the church, but are reluctant to share their views, a new survey has found.

Church of England's Â£100m recruitment plan faces criticism

The Church Commissioners have been accused of raiding church assets and adopting a "back-of-the-fag-packet" solution to church decline.

Bishop excommunicated for a second time over illict consecration

An English traditionalist bishop has incurred an unprecedented second excommunication by the Roman Catholic Church after consecrating a bishop without permission from the Pope.

Pope Francis to address UN General Assembly during US visit

Pope Francis will address the United Nations General Assembly on his first papal visit to the United States in September, the UN announced yesterday.

Pint sized pastor delivers mega sized life lessons

Felicia Osborne may be small in stature but the pint sized pastor's inspiring story and personality makes a major impact on the people around her.

Bishops urge faithful to pray for the persecuted during Lent

US bishops release statement urging prayers for victims of religious persecution

America losing faith: 7.5 million fewer believers since 2012

A survey reveals a sharp rise in the number who say they have no religion.

Plymouth Brethren under investigation by HMRC

The Exclusive Brethren is being investigated by HMRC over funding practices relating to its faith schools.

San Francisco Cathedral denies that sprinklers were to 'deter homeless'

San Francisco's largest Catholic church has removed a water system after critics claimed it was designed to keep homeless people from sleeping in its doorways.

Facebook bans ad for controversial Meriam Ibrahim film

An advert for the film 'I Am A Christian' breaches guidelines, promoters are told.

Protect people, not just cows, says India's senior Catholic bishop

Cardinal Baselios Cleemis has targeted hardline Hindu nationalists after a nun was raped.

Mormon Church affirms that members can support gay marriage without fear of excommunication

Westerners make 'pathetic' excuses for not going to church each week compared to the persecuted who risk death to practise their faith

Going to church is a necessity for Christians, even if they don't feel like going all the time, experts claim.

Largest Presbyterian denomination in the US approves same-sex marriage