Church
Bishop 'club culture' will change with the first woman, says senior priest
A "new model of being a bishop" must be found by women taking on the role, Canon Rosie Harper tells Ruth Gledhill.
Homosexuality: are the 'culture wars' coming to an end?
A Southern Baptist conference demonstrations a softening of tone if not of content.
Steve Chalke: churches can't criticise same-sex relationships and still welcome gays
Oasis charity announces conference that will bring together voices from different sides.
Former Archbishop quits over handling of sex abuse case
Rt Rev David Hope has resigned from ministry in the Church of England.
What's the enduring fascination with Jesus and Mary Magdalene's relationship?
The fascination with Mary Magdalene's relationship to Jesus is seemingly unending. What's the appeal of trying to prove she was married to Jesus, and is there anything we can take from the claims?
Noel Richards: The 90s worship songs I don't think we should bring back
Worship leader Noel Richards responds to Martin Saunders' recent post on '90s worship songs we must bring back'.
Churches agree on incarnation after 1500 years of strife
A split which began in 451 AD is closer to healing, writes Mark Woods.
Survey shows Americans believe in heaven and hell, a bit vague about everything else
Survey shows Americans believe in a 'Christian-ish' God.
Shamed cleric Kieran Conry was 'loved and admired', says Bishop of Portsmouth
Roman Catholics in Arundel and Brighton are devastated by the loss of their bishop who they "admired and loved" the Bishop of Portsmouth has said.
Support marriage, urges Pope Francis: 'Families are wounded and in crisis'
Christians urged to follow Jesus' example and "waste time" on pastoral care.
Mars Hill pastor Steve Tompkins confesses sinful behaviour, asks forgiveness
Mark Driscoll's resignation has triggered another admission of past wrongdoings from a senior figure.
Miroslav Volf: how I learned to forgive my interrogator
We can't forget the past, but we can learn to transform it, says Croatian theologian Miroslav Volf.
Therapy won't turn gay people straight, says prominent Southern Baptist Russell Moore
Ethicist calls for same sex celibacy but says 'reparative therapy' is 'severely counterproductive'.
Five things evangelicals get wrong about Halloween
It's that time of year again - but are churches worrying unnecessarily? Mark Woods on Halloween hysteria.
Pope Francis backs science against creationism in Vatican speech
God is a creator, not a stage magician, says Pope Francis.
Fixing the leaks: England's crumbling cathedrals benefit from Government rescue plan
Grants will help struggling congregations keep the roof over their heads.