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It would be 'unlawful' for CofE bishops to commend blessings for same-sex couples, say evangelicals
Evangelicals in the Church of England are urging bishops not to commend blessings for same-sex couples.
MPs hear arguments for removal of bishops from House of Lords
Bishops should not have an automatic seat in the House of Lords, some MPs have said.
Review into former Vineyard leader alleges 'patterns' of 'spiritual abuse'
Vineyard UK and the leadership of Causeway Coast Vineyard Church (CCV) have apologised after releasing preliminary findings into complaints relating to a former leader.
King and Queen to receive Honours of Scotland
King Charles and Queen Camilla are to be presented with the Honours of Scotland - the formal name for the Scottish Crown Jewels - at a service in Edinburgh today.
Church of England proposal seeks to rent out poorly attended churches, wait for "future growth'
To combat dwindling congregations and a significant drop in regular worship attendance, the Church of England has proposed a plan to rent out underused parish churches instead of selling them, giving them time to "lie fallow" with the potential for future reopening.
World Council of Churches celebrates 75th anniversary
The World Council of Churches held an ecumenical celebration in Geneva over the weekend to mark its 75th anniversary.
Abuse experts look to coming synod to promote accountability on abuse
Pope Francis' project to reform power structures in the church might have a strong impact in addressing the clerical sexual abuse crisis.
Windrush anniversary coincides with calls for slavery reparations
As the UK marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Windrush generation, a delegation of Christians from Jamaica is visiting the country to meet fellow church leaders about financial restitution for the harm caused to black communities by slavery.
UK evangelicals distance themselves from Ugandan support for anti-homosexuality law
The CEEC's statement was published this week in response to the Anglican Church of Uganda's support for strict new laws making some homosexual activity punishable by death.
Tell the good news in the Church too, Welby tells journalists
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has praised the media for its 'challenge and scrutiny' and for the role it plays in a democratic society, while reminding journalists that "for all its faults", the Church is full of good news stories.
Vatican court sentences eco-activists to prison for damaging art
The three activists raised awareness of climate change by damaging artwork in the Vatican Museums last summer.
Pope Francis remains in hospital
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from hernia surgery in hospital.
Welby urges Church of Uganda to reconsider support for anti-LGBTQ law
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has written to the head of the Anglican Church of Uganda asking him to reject a new law making "aggravated homosexuality" punishable by death.
Pope Francis undergoes hernia surgery, will stay at hospital several days
The decision to operate was made after Pope Francis went to the hospital Tuesday for a routine checkup.
Yorkshire cathedrals to welcome cyclists on 'pedal pilgrimage'
Keen cyclist Shaun Cutler spearheaded the initiative to aid people out of lockdown and support physical and mental wellbeing.
Catholic Church in California grapples with more than 3,000 lawsuits, alleging child sex abuse
Advocates have been left stunned by the number of cases that surfaced during this revival window.