A landmark Victorian inquiry uncovers disturbing evidence of coercive control and harmful conversion practices within the secretive City Builders Church, prompting urgent calls for stronger legislation.
Escape to one of Europe's most beautiful and affordable walkable cities that's surprisingly just a short flight from London, offering stunning architecture, rich culture and car-free exploration.
In a groundbreaking development, Bishop Sarah Mullally is being seriously considered as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, potentially becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England amid ongoing debates about same-sex marriage.
Construction workers made a chilling discovery during renovations of a North London property, unearthing human remains that have sparked a major police investigation.
Plans to refurbish the late Queen's cherished church have been unexpectedly suspended after workers uncovered human remains identified as a controversial 19th-century preacher, throwing the £300,000 renovation into disarray.
Newly released police bodycam video shows the intense moments when Michigan officers confronted and shot a gunman who opened fire at an LDS church meeting, leaving one dead and two injured in a quiet community.
Two New Jersey police officers have been charged with official misconduct after allegedly filming a sexual encounter inside a Roman Catholic church and sharing the video.
The Church of England's groundbreaking appointment of its first female Archbishop of Canterbury is being marred by an alarming tide of online misogyny and threats, raising concerns about institutional response.
In an unexpected twist of modern worship, a Catholic church in Ireland incorporated Thomas the Tank Engine into its Mass, creating both controversy and conversation about engaging younger congregations.
A Catholic church in Ireland has welcomed Thomas the Tank Engine into its sacred space, creating an extraordinary interfaith display that's capturing hearts and sparking conversation about modern worship.
A Utah family's journey from devout Mormonism to atheism after participating in a University of Virginia religious study that challenged their fundamental beliefs about God and religion.
A Peruvian bishop's double life unravels spectacularly after his legion of lovers began fighting over him, with a cleaning lady exposing his 17-strong harem of secret mistresses in a shocking church scandal.
Thieves target historic Derbyshire landmark, making off with irreplaceable Elizabethan silver in overnight burglary that has shocked the community.
Shocking theft at St John the Baptist Church in Brimington sees criminals strip valuable lead roofing in broad daylight, leaving community devastated and facing £20,000 repair bill.
In a landmark diplomatic move, the Holy See has officially withdrawn from the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, citing concerns over ideological bias and financial management.
Disturbing police bodycam video shows Thomas A. Sanford admitting to opening fire during church service, wounding parishioner before being tackled by congregation members.
Manchester City produced a devastating attacking display to crush Brentford 5-1 at Gtech Community Stadium, with Erling Haaland leading the charge in a dominant Premier League victory.
Dramatic police communications expose the frantic response to armed incident at Annunciation Catholic Church as officers raced to secure the scene and locate the gunman.
The Methodist Church in Britain has voted to suspend its own rules to allow Anglican priests to serve in Methodist pulpits, marking a significant step toward unity between the two Christian traditions.
The Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, reveals plans to step down from her senior role in the Church of England, marking a significant transition in the church's leadership structure.
Exclusive: Bishop of London Sarah Mullally issues stark warning about Church's safeguarding failures as report reveals systemic problems in handling child abuse cases.
Dame Sarah Mullally, former NHS chief nurse and current Bishop of London, emerges as frontrunner to lead Church of England in groundbreaking appointment that could reshape Anglican leadership forever.
In a historic move, Bishop Sarah Mullally announces her departure from St Paul's Cathedral while remaining as Bishop of London, marking another chapter in the Church of England's evolving leadership.
In a groundbreaking move for the Church of England, Dame Sarah Mullally could shatter the stained-glass ceiling as the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury, marking a historic transformation in Anglican leadership.
Discover the continent's most captivating urban escapes as Guardian readers share their favourite under-the-radar European cities for 2025, from Marseille's vibrant markets to Helsinki's design scene.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confronts growing scrutiny after revelations about its enormous investment portfolio and exclusive Hawaiian land purchase, raising questions about religious financial transparency.
Discover how journalist Ian James uncovered America's forgotten pyramid builders in his groundbreaking new investigation that rewrites conventional history.