Charles Boyd
Cardinal Newman moves closer to sainthood
Cardinal John Henry Newman, a protestant who converted to Roman Catholicism in the 19th century is closer to becoming the next English person to be made a saint by the Vatican.
'Rolling Reverend' shows shock value of resurrection
A vicar at a church in Cheshire has been named âThe Rolling Reverendâ after delivering a sermon on the resurrection of Jesus during which he roller skated up and down the aisle of the church.
Orthodox celebrate 'holy fire' Easter ritual
Thousands of Orthodox Christians took part in the holy fire ritual of Easter Week on Saturday. Believers gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, where Jesus is believed to have been crucified and buried, each carrying torches and candles symbolising the 33 years of Jesusâ life.
Pope to pray at Italian earthquake zone
Pope Benedict XVI is to visit the town of LâAquila, which was hit by a devastating earthquake on March 6.
Kirk magazine criticises traditionalists on homosexuality
The official magazine of the Church of Scotland has criticised traditionalists who use the Bible to justify a position against homosexual practice.
Sri Lankan Christians facing death threats
Release International has received reports of death threats against a Christian pastor and intimidation from Buddhists and Hindus aimed at preventing worship services from taking place.
Burma: Christians forced to pay for water festival
The military government of Burma has forced Christians in the Kachin State of the country to donate for Thingyan, a water festival that marks the start of the Burmese New Year.
Baptist youth send toilet petition to MP
Young people from Bewdley Baptist Church in Worcestershire have sent a petition to their local MP highlighting the problems of sanitation in the developing world.
Easter in Orissa marred by fear of violence
Turnout was lower than usual at Easter services in the Indian state of Orissa as believers stayed away from services for fear of more violence from Hindu extremists.
Churches bringing financal help to credit crunched communities
Religious groups are increasingly being used to dispense financial and legal advice as the credit crunch increasingly bites into British communities.
Most Britons believe in Heaven
A poll has shown that over half of British people believe in Heaven and the supernatural.
Archbishop says recession helps dispel materialism
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, said on Sunday that the recession had allowed people to realise there is more to life than possessions and pleasure.
Archbishop gives message of hope at Easter
The Archbishop of Canterbury has dismissed the notion of secular Britain and reaffirmed God's love for all people in spite of failure.
Pakistan to recognise Easter holiday for Christians
Next year the Pakistani government will recognise Good Friday as a holiday for Christians in the country.
Church 'twitters' Easter story
A New York Episcopal church has come up with a unique way of telling the Easter story this year.
Pope warns of 'desert of godlessness'
Pope Benedict XVI spoke out against increasing secularism in the West and warned that it could turn into a âdesert of godlessnessâ in his Easter message on Good Friday.