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.

A letter written by Albert Einstein mocking God and religion is expected to rake in at least $1m when it's actioned off at the end of the year in New York.

A new report by the Trussell Trust has highlighted the major increase in the proportion of food bank referrals made for people moving onto Universal Credit over the last two years.

The Supreme Court appeal for Asia Bibi will begin on Monday in Pakistan, after years of attempts for a hearing to prevent the mother-of-five's execution.

Pope Francis has authorised a "thorough study" of Vatican archives into how a prominent American cardinal advanced through church ranks despite allegations that he slept with young priests.

Priests in Romania are expected to encourage the faithful during Sunday services to vote in favour of keeping the traditional definition of marriage.