Current page: Reporter / Ruth Gledhill
Ruth Gledhill
-
Further signs of change in the Catholic Church as conservative US archbishop reveals impending transfer
Change to Catholic pastoral practice on issues such as marriage and divorce inched closer as a leading conservative confessed he is to be ousted from his position as one of the most powerful prelates in the Church.
-
Exclusive: New figures reveal massive decline in religious affiliation
In five decades, the number of people with no religion in Britain has grown from just 3 per cent of the population to nearly half, according to a new survey.
-
Pastor Mark Driscoll resigns from Mars Hill Church, citing 'pride, anger and a domineering spirit'
After weeks of controversy over his leadership style, megachurch pastor Mark Driscoll has resigned from Mars Hill Church.
-
Liberian bishop: 'We have once again become the abandoned and scum of the earth'
Bishop Anthony Borwah says his people are being treated like "scum" in a world gripped by the Ebola crisis.
-
Synod on the Family: Could the Catholic Church be liberalising on divorce, contraception and homosexuality?
Conservatives brand Synod's mid-way report 'one of the worst official documents drafted in Church history'.
-
Theos: Another economic catastrophe likely if markets are not fairer
Leading politicians and commentators have called for the Christian principles of the "just war" to be adapted to create a "just money" approach to the economy.
-
Ebola: Bishop urges calm and calls for help for victims
A Church of England bishop has called for calm over the deadly Ebola virus and urged UK residents to focus on the "desperate need" of people.
-
Malala Yousafzai wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Pakistani schoolgirl shot by the Taliban is rewarded for her courageous campaigning.
-
CofE denies changes to 'shared conversations' on sex and scripture
The Church of England has denied strongly that any change has been made to the objectives of the so-called 'shared conversations' on sex and Scripture.
-
God TV's Wendy Alec speaks: 'We had a good marriage but the Devil got in'
In the broadcast, Wendy, close to tears, said her two children, Samantha and Christian, had been with her as she got ready for the broadcast.
-
Church of England can't play 'happy families' over the gay issue, say conservatives
The Church of England can no longer play "happy families" over the deep divisions that exist on the gay issue, according to leading conservatives.
-
Rome: Don't ignore crises facing family, Catholic bishops told
The Catholic Church cannot ignore the different crises facing the family, including divorce, violence and abuse, a senior prelate told nearly 200 bishops meeting in Rome.
-
Extreme and violent 'exorcism' practices lead to record number of ritual child abuse cases
Police officers and clergy in London were today advised how to recognise the signs of abuse suffered by children accused of witchcraft or "spirit possession".
-
Linda Woodhead: The Church of England is on its last chance
The Church of England is on its 'last chance' and must make some hard decisions if it is to have a future, according to a leading academic.
-
Gay marriage will soon be possible in 30 US states
Surprise decision by the Supreme Court not to intervene over key rulings of lower courts means 30 states now allow gay marriage.
Most Read
-
Free speech is under serious threat in the UK - and Christians should be concerned
-
How the Bible unravels one of the strongest arguments for abortion
-
Priests suspended after review into Church of England's abuse failings
-
The suicidal religion of autonomy
-
What is truth?
-
Plight of Middle East's displaced families highlighted in new Christmas video
