Due to the number of 'drag queen story hour' readings being held in public schools and libraries in parts of the US, church pastors are counteracting by offering 'Pastor's Story Hour&#...
A new report examining those who describe themselves as "non-religious" has revealed that while most say they are atheist, 49 per cent are either agnostic or believe in God, some form of god...
Detectives are contacting 70,000 people who are suspected of being victims of a major banking scam. As many as 200,000 people in the UK may have been victims of the scam, with some victims losing thou...
The World Council of Churches has condemned twin explosions in Jerusalem, saying it only further damages the prospects of peace and justice for all. Two bombs exploded at bus stops on Jerusalem&#...
The Bishop of Southwark has shared his thoughts on same-sex marriage in an address to the diocesan synod, weeks after the Bishop of Oxford published a document giving his support. Rt Rev Christopher C...
Catholic bishops in Germany will no longer be dismissed from their positions if they enter into a second marriage or a same-sex relationship, in most cases. The new employment guidelines will be...
As the Northern Ireland Bill returns to the House of Lords on Wednesday, the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) has urged the government to put reconciliation at the centre of the debate. The ...
Amidst an ongoing debate about gender and sexuality issues, the United Methodist Church (UMC) in America has seen nearly one third of churches have decided to split from the denomination. Hundre...
Buildings around the world are being lit up in red today to raise awareness of the plight of persecuted Christians. The annual event, which started in 2016, is known as Red Wednesday and is organised ...
Single parents, people with disabilities and those facing terminal illness are among groups at most risk of needing to use credit to cover essential costs to stay alive this winter. That's accordi...
The Church of England is aiming to double the number of head teachers from UK minority ethnic (UKME) groups by 2027. According to research by the National Foundation for Educational Research, re...
Ukraine's SBU security service and police raided a 1,000-year-old Orthodox Christian monastery in Kyiv early on Tuesday as part of operations to counter suspected "subversive activities by Ru...
Pope Francis on Tuesday fired the entire leadership of the Roman Catholic Church's worldwide charity arm following accusations of bullying and humiliation of employees, and appointed a commissione...
Bishops in the church of Norway have recently revealed they are open to ordaining unmarried cohabiting priests even though the church's official stance recommends against it. A recent survey condu...
The Bishop of St Germans says every church in the Diocese of Truro has experienced an increase in people coming to them for financial help, but says the type of need is getting far more complex. He re...
A father and pastor of six children from Milwaukee, Wisconsin has died in a house fire; the cause of the blaze remains unknown. According to Fox 6 Milwaukee News, Robert Bennett, 68, died...
A charity is offering 25,000 free tickets to a new film that tells the story of Christmas, as it appears in the Bible. 'Why the Nativity?' will be premiering in 100 Cineworld cinemas in ...
Churches have a vital role to play in accelerating the transition to net zero emissions, according to a new report from Christian charity Operation Noah. It's highlighting the key role of ch...
Vicars are being advised to move carol services marking the fourth Sunday in Advent to a new time to accommodate the World Cup Final. It comes after guidance from the Church of England advised clergy ...
A church that was covered in a controversial mural that "scared" children, and reminded people of the Grenfell Tower Fire, has finally been given a facelift. The front of St Peter'...
