A church on the Wirral has taken in around 20 people evacuated from their homes after a suspected gas explosion that left two people seriously injured.

Author and pastor Pete Grieg has defended a campaign on social media encouraging people to pray in the wake of Wednesday's Westminster terror attack, after a radio broadcaster branded it "stupid".

Author and pastor Pete Grieg has defended a campaign on social media encouraging people to pray in the wake of Wednesday's Westminster terror attack, after a radio broadcaster branded it "stupid".

Churches across the country are expected to join major landmarks around the world in switching off their lights on Saturday night in support of efforts to tackle climate change.

The Pope has blessed Europe in the same speech he warned that the European Union risks "dying", without a fresh sense of direction.

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have ordered an investigation into the controversy surrounding the nomination of a new Bishop of Sheffield.

Tributes have been paid to former Bishop of Lichfield Rt Rev Keith Sutton who has died aged 82, after a long battle with dementia.

The age and background of the man behind Wednesday's terror attack in Westminster presents fresh challenges for police and security services, a Christian academic has told Premier.

Most Rev Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols joined other faith leaders at a vigil for the victims of Wednesday's terrorist attack outside Westminster Abbey this afternoon.

Best-selling author Bill Bryson has revealed his favourite church buildings as part of the launch of the UK's new church tourism website.

Indonesian police fired tear gas in order to disperse a group of hard-line Muslim protesters outside a church in Bekasi, Indonesia.

The Church of England says the grave of a Jewish Second World War hero, which was mistakenly given a Christian cross, will be given a Star of David.

Ofsted is investigating a claim made by a Yorkshire mother that two five-year-old girls were locked in a crypt for two hours whilst attending an after school club.

Inspirational Breakfast presenter Rosie Wright has scooped a top radio award.