Opinion

Teacher troubles

Teachers, by the very nature of their work, have a job that includes an often unappreciated, much greater social role.

Will the new Archbishop of Canterbury stand up for the marginalised?

Those of us who belong to the Church of England need an Archbishop who will set us an example of Christ-like concern for the truly marginalised in British society

The power of prayer: are you ready for the real ride?

If we want to see God answering our prayers, that will sometimes mean accepting the way of the cross

Easter, David Cameron and 'doing God'

When David Cameron says his Government will "do God" but "in a limited and responsible way", it is hard to see that it means anything at all really

'We do our arguing in public' â Isn't it time to stop?

Christians should not be rubbishing others in the Church in front of an unbelieving world

Pope Francis has been given the chance to live the life of a model believer at a time when the church needs inspiration and the world needs to be shown the winsomeness and relevance of a Christ-like life.

Was Mr Osborne's latest Budget simply putting off the inevitable?

Can anything be done to help the more needy and vulnerable?

Interview: the new Bishop of St Germans

Reverend Christopher Goldsmith has just been announced as the new Bishop of St Germans in the Diocese of Truro. He speaks here about his new role and the kind of leader he aspires to be.

A Primate with a plateful who needs our prayers

I want to encourage everyone to develop a habit of praying for the Archbishop of Canterbury daily

Some poverty is just stupid

There is enough food in the world for everyone but one in eight people will go to bed hungry tonight.

Chris Huhne and Vicky Pryce: How revenge promises much but pays so little

It's been said, "the person who seeks revenge digs two graves".

A new Pope for a Church in need of a new beginning

Francis of Assisi heard the calling from God to "build my church" and dedicated his life to this end. Pope Francis must be feeling a similar calling as he takes the reins of the Catholic Church

Pray with us for Syria

Last week's announcement that there are now 1 million Syrian people who have registered or are in the process of registering as refugees passed many of us by

Picking a pontiff - what should we pray?

If we are Christians, then we can have a role in the selection of the next Pontiff through our prayers

A shining example of women in volunteering

Hayley Humphreys is passionate about educating young people on the dangers of drugs and alcohol

A very human Pope

Dr Thomas Schirrmacher, Chair of the Theological Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), speaks about the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, its implications for the Vatican and why it did not surprise him in light of the Pope's earlier statements.