Pope changes law to allow prosecutions of criminal cardinals and bishops Pope Francis has sent another message to Vatican-based cardinals and bishops about his intent to hold them accountable for crim...
The Bible college Oak Hill has apologised for previously accepting a £2,000 donation from a vicar who abused members of his congregation, saying it plans to return the money. Jonathan Flet...
An Evangelical pastor has told Premier he will hold a second socially-distanced service in Phoenix Park, Dublin this weekend, despite religious services being outlawed in Ireland. On Sunday, Pas...
Former Post Office chief executive Rev Paula Vennells, who is an associate minister in the Diocese of St Albans, has announced that she is stepping back from her regular church duties and ha...
The Diocese of Portsmouth has bid farewell to Bishop Christopher Forster after 11 years on his leadership. The 67-year old has retired after serving the diocese for 11 years. His wife Sally is also re...
The Bishop of Truro is calling on the government to prioritise the issue of freedom of religion and belief. Speaking to Premier after a General Synod debate on the issue, the Right Reverend Philip Mou...
The Archbishops' Anti-Racism Taskforce has published its report 'From Lament to Action,' calling for urgent changes within the Church of England. The report issues a warning to the Archbis...
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is "totally against NDA's" (non-disclosure agreements) following BBC Panorama's revelations they had been used to silence staff who had compl...
A Church of Ireland clergyman has died after going into intensive care with Covid-19. Rev John Anderson was the rector of Billy and Derrykeighan in Northern Ireland and died on Saturday. ...
A new role of Bishop to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York has been announced by the Church of England. The Bishop to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York will replace the Bishop at Lambet...
Faith leaders have reacted with anger to the outlawing of public Mass and other religious services in Ireland. Health Minister Stephan Donnelly signed a regulation last week making in-person services ...
Methodist Minister and member of the House of Lords Leslie Griffiths has shared his thoughts on Prince Philip's funeral at St George's Chapel. Lord Griffiths, commentating on Premier Chr...
St Stephen's Church Teesside in Middlesbrough says it has been closed down by its Free Church of England bishop, claiming their church minister was "forced into an unreasonable and illegitima...
The minister of the church used by the royal family when at Balmoral Castle has laid claim to the Duke of Edinburgh being “one of us” in the north east of Scotland. Reverend Kenneth MacKen...
The Duke of Edinburgh's "unwavering loyalty" to the Queen and "courage, fortitude and faith" will be hailed at his funeral. No sermon will be delivered during the ceremonial ro...
Wakefield Cathedral has had to move a service of thanksgiving for the Duke of Edinburgh online after concerns from local police. Bosses at the cathedral were told that the gathering would have fallen ...
It might not be the fanfare send off that would normally be given to the royal consort, but all eyes this weekend will still be on the funeral of the Duke of Edinburgh. Just 30 guests will be present ...
Two years after a fire tore through Paris’ most famous cathedral and shocked the world, French president Emmanuel Macron is visiting the building site that Notre Dame has become to show that her...
Brian Houston, the global leader of the Hillsong network of churches, has confirmed that he is "pausing" operations at its branch in Dallas, Texas, following controversy linked to past leade...
A man has been charged for his alleged role in plans to carry out three extremist attacks in Denmark and in London. He also faces charges of purportedly spreading propaganda for so-called Islamic...
