The Bishop of Burnley has rejected a nomination to become the next Bishop of Sheffield after a backlash over his views on women holding positions of church leadership.

Controversial proposals to outlaw swearing in Rochdale town centre and fine offenders £100 have been welcomed by one local church which is encouraging other congregations to support it too.

Major new research which found playing violent computer games does not make people more likely to be violent themselves has received a cautious reception from a Christian expert.

A new training session for churches, small groups and individuals is going to be launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury as part of an international prayer campaign.

Exeter Cathedral's announced three people will have to be made redundant as it aims to clear a £175,000 deficit.

A Christian charity's urging us to pray after a fire at a children's home in Guatemala killed at least 22 girls.

Church leaders in Northern Ireland has warned against taking the peace process in the nation for granted, urging believers to keep praying for politicians.

A minister in Perthshire says support she has received from across the country after her church was vandalised has been "overwhelming".

Church youth workers are being urged to support a new campaign trying to improve mental health among young people.

Church leaders in Northern Ireland has warned against taking the peace process in the nation for granted, urging believers to keep praying for politicians.

A bishop's calling on the government to do more to tackle increasing fly-tipping across Britain.

An extra £2 billion for social care in England should be welcomed but it does not go far enough, the Bishop of Birmingham has said.

The owner of a drive-in cinema in Alabama, USA has told Premier she's received several threats after she decided to block Disney from showing the new Beauty and the Beast movie on her screen.

Bishop at Lambeth Rt Rev Nigel Stock has revealed he is going to retire in August, after three and a half years in the position.