Pope calls for sobriety solidarity and change in 2009 - Pope Benedict XVI has called for sobriety and solidarity and major changes to the global financial system

Shakespeares church hopes to avert closure - The church in StratforduponAvon where William Shakespeare was baptised and buried is hoping to stave off closure by gathering at least 25 million to carry out extensive repairs

Presbyterian Church secures 1m to repair Grade A headquarters - The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has welcomed a 1m grant to help repair its Grade A listed headquarters in Belfast

Church proposes alternative care for opponents of women bishops - The Church of England today published draft legislation detailing alternative arrangements for those unable to accept the ministry of women bishops

Church in Wales to elect new Bishop of St Asaph - The door of St Asaph Cathedral was locked today as a new bishop of the Church in Wales is elected

Churchs women bishops proposals draw mixed response - The Church of Englands proposals for complementary bishops have stirred up concerns among supporters as well as opponents of women bishops

Archbishops adviser becomes next Bishop of St Asaph - A senior adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury was elected on Monday as the next Bishop of St Asaph

Vatican breaks from Italian law - The Vatican announced this week that it will no longer automatically adopt laws passed by the Italian Parliament

Painting inspires Epiphany lantern parade - A painting of Jesus holding a lantern in the darkness provides the inspiration for a collaborative Epiphany service in Manchester

People not material wealth are the real treasure Archbishop of Canterbury - Job losses and house repossessions brought on by the financial crisis are an opportunity for people to think about where their treasure truly lies