In the run up to the general election, Nick Spencer explains why faith still matters to the party leaders

A threatening message has been found painted on the side of a church in Irvinestown, Northern Ireland.

An attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians south of Cairo has left 23 dead and 25 wounded, according to local health officials.

A priest and a number of churchgoers have been kidnapped by militants linked to Islamic State in the Philippines.

The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has moved a step closer to allowing ministers to perform gay marriages.

The Ukip's Christian North East MEP has told Premier the party's manifesto launched today appeals to Christians.

A new annual prayer day is to strengthen ties between the link dioceses of Carlisle and Northern Argentina.

Christians across the world are beginning a wave of prayer as part of the Thy Kingdom Come initiative.

Tennis legend turned Christian pastor Margaret Court has said she will not fly Qantas "where possible" because of the airline's chief executive's support for same-sex marriage.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has been joined by former US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a message of solidarity to the people of Manchester.

Barack Obama is due to attend a major event in Germany marking the 500th anniversary of the reformation alongside Chancellor Angela Merkel, who's father was a clergyman.

Birmingham Cathedral has re-opened its doors this morning after shutting them yesterday in response to the national terror threat level being increased to critical following the Manchester attack.

Westminster's Cardinal Vincent Nichols and a bishop from Iraq came together in central London to bless a crucifix found in the rubble left behind by Daesh (ISIS) in the ancient Nineveh Plains.

The Church of Scotland's General Assembly will be presented with a proposal to allow ministers to conduct gay marriages later.