When does Lent start in 2016? How Christians observe this period
The Christian calendar is packed full of days of observance, religious festivals and Holy Days, from All Saints\' Day to Candlemas to the Feast of the Transfiguration. .
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Divisions emerge over Mark Driscoll's new church
The saga of Mars Hill and its aftermath is continuing to generate division in the evangelical Christian community as sharp differences emerged in response to Mark Driscoll\'s decision to plant a new church.
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Mark Driscoll announces launch of new church in Phoenix
Mark Driscoll is to open a new church in Arizona following his well-documented resignation from Mars Hill in October 2014.
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Pope Francis is drawing Churches closer together out of 'genuine love' - senior Anglican
Christian Churches are growing closer together \"in every way\" because of Pope Francis, according to the senior Anglican leader in Rome.
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Pope asks Protestants for forgiveness for persecution
Pope Francis asked Protestants and other Christian Churches for forgiveness for past persecution by Catholics as the Vatican announced on Monday he would visit Sweden later in the year to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
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Baptist World Alliance Day – 6-7 February
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) has announced that it\'s annual Baptist World Alliance Day is scheduled 6 and 7 February 2016.
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US Episcopal Church could face sanctions for appointing gay bishops
The Episcopal Church could face sanctions from the Primates of the Anglican Communion, according to reports emerging from the week-long Primates Meeting in Canterbury.
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Naghmeh Abedini: The US Church is pursuing fame, not God
Naghmeh Abedini, the wife of imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini, has warned the Church against pursuing fame and wealth.
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Pope Francis: People 'should not be defined only' by their sexuality
A book by Pope Francis to be published today reveals the depths of his commitment to God\'s mercy and his rejection of legalism.
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Archbishop pleads for prayer as global Anglican leaders prepare to meet
The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a plea for prayer as the leaders of his divided church prepare to meet in Canterbury next week in an attempt to avoid schism over homosexuality.
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Top Catholic newspaper names gay couple 'Persons of the year'
A gay couple has been named \'Persons of the year\' by a top US Catholic newspaper.
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Pope calls in Christmas message for unity against militant atrocities
Pope Francis urged the world in his Christmas message on Friday to unite to end atrocities by Islamist militants that he said were causing immense suffering in many countries.
