The Archbishop of York and the Archbishops' Sports Ambassador welcomed delegates from the Northern Province of the Church on Monday to partake in a sports day at Bishopthorpe Palace.

Pope Francis must respond with "great caution" to an invitation to visit North Korea, a leading Christian advocate for religious freedom has told Premier.

An accurate replica of the moon is the latest attraction on display at Peterborough Cathedral.

Mothers' Union has elected its first ever worldwide president from outside the British Isles.

New research suggests 80-per-cent of UK churches do not have an official policy to tackle drug use, despite being under a legal obligation to prevent illegal drug use on site.

New research suggests 80-per-cent of UK churches do not have an official policy to tackle drug dealing, despite being under a legal obligation to prevent illegal drug use on site.

A top Vatican cardinal has issued a scathing rebuke of the ambassador who accused Pope Francis of covering up the sexual misconduct of a prominent American cardinal.

The leaders of the main churches in Ireland have said building trust is important to help restore devolved powersharing.

The role of faith schools across the country has been praised by an MP for their contribution to the common good.

Cross-party efforts to reduce the temptation to gamble have been supported by the Church of England and a Christian policy charity.

A Christian member of the Scottish National Party (SNP) has praised her party's annual conference for championing optimism in the face of "gloom" created by Brexit negotiations.

The Bishop of Salisbury, who leads for the Church of England on the environment, says a UN-backed report published today shows that the "risk level of climate change is now critical". 

Pakistan's Supreme Court has postponed its ruling on a final appeal by a Christian woman on death row since 2010 on charges of blasphemy.

Church leaders in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland have expressed dismay at the staging of the first ever gay pride event in the region.