“Love Like Christ”: Presiding Bishop’s pastoral visit to post-hurricane Puerto Rico
Bishop Rafael Morales had led the Diocese of Puerto Rico a mere two months when Hurricane Maria devastated the island in September.
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Archbishop urges churches to commemorate the “vile and shameful” holocaust
Archbishop John Davies of the Church in Wales is encouraging churches, parishes and chaplaincies to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
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After 12 years without a church, Coptic villagers start to rebuild again
A Coptic Christian community in an Egyptian village is building a new church 12 years after the previous one was closed.
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Church in Kyrgyzstan set on fire 'by those who don't want Christianity in Muslim country'
A Baptist community in eastern Kyrgyzstan fears for its safety, with its 40 Kyrgyz and Russian members searching for a new place of worship, after unknown attackers set its church building on fire, World Watch Monitor (WWM) reported.
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New Discipleship Explored resource filmed by award-winning director across 7 continents
A new version of Discipleship Explored, a resource from Christianity Explored Ministries, is to be launched in March on the tenth anniversary of the first edition.
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Church of England lays claim to minerals under vast areas of privately owned land
The Church of England has laid claim to minerals under privately owned land covering an area the size of the Lake District, including in regions that have been earmarked for fracking, according to The Times.
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When hate goes viral: 3 ways Christians can respond
The man who's collapsed is a Christian and the doctor who responds is a Muslim – and he accordingly refuses to treat the unfortunate patient.
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The most difficult column I've ever written
I'll admit it: I have struggled with this latest article in our fortnightly series 'The Rough Guide to Discipleship'.
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US Bishops condemn Trump's 'heartbreaking' move to expel 200,000 Salvadorans
US Bishops have spoken out against the 'heartbreaking' decision by the Department of Homeland Security under Donald Trump to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly 200,000 Salvadoran migrants, leaving the future for their 192,000 US citizen children in question.
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Battle between Pope Francis and conservatives rages on over Communion for the divorced and remarried
The battle between Pope Francis and conservative Catholics over Communion for the divorced and remarried continued this week when another bishop signed a statement reaffirming traditional Church teaching on the issue and endorsed by five other bishops and a Cardinal.
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Andy Savage scandal: Now a Texas church leader is investigated for seeking to silence victim
A church leader in Texas has been put on leave of absence and is under investigation after it was alleged that he told a 17-year-old girl 'not to mention' being sexually assaulted 20 years ago by the senior pastor Andy Savage.
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Dry Januaries are a spiritual discipline. But God used another way to help me after a difficult Christmas
Life can feel lonely and disappointing if things do not go as hoped for over Christmas and New Year.
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Scottish Episcopal Church slams rebel clergy's revolt over controversial appointment
The Scottish Episcopal Church has hit back strongly at rebel clergy who protested at the appointment of their new bishop.
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Why Oprah's Golden Globes speech stands for the hope, hypocrisy and hubris of Hollywood
'What I know for sure is that speaking your truth is the most powerful tool we all have.' It's nice soundbite for the TV news, but it's nonsense.
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Head of Russian Orthodox Church praises Russian intervention in Syria which 'protected Christians'
The head of the Russian Orthodox Church has praised the Russian military intervention in Syria which he says was designed 'to protect the Christian minority' there from persecution and killings by Islamists.
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Cabinet reshuffle: Why Justine Greening's departure could be good news for faith schools
Justine Greening's departure as education secretary and Damian Hinds' appointment could represent a significant shift for faith schools in the UK, particularly Catholic schools.
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Primus hits back after open letter criticises the appointment of Scotland’s first female bishop
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church hits back after a group of clergy criticise the appointment of Scotland’s first female bishop.
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World Council of Churches begins its Platinum anniversary with celebration in China
The World Council of Churches has begun a year of celebrations to mark its 70th anniversary with a visit to China by an official delegation.
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Two years after Cyclone Winston, Maniava’s re-built church is consecrated
Archbishop Winston Halapua consecrates a church and blesses 14 new homes and a school dormitory in the Fijian village of Maniava.
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Death announced of former Primate of Uganda, Archbishop Livingstone Mpalanyi-Nkoyoyo
Archbishop Livingstone Mpalanyi-Nkoyoyo, who died on Friday, will be buried tomorrow at the Anglican Shrine of the Uganda Martyrs.
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