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Archbishop of Canterbury seeks to unify the Church in prayer
Archbishop of Canterbury seeks to unify the Church in prayer

The Archbishop of Canterbury is launching a new initiative which aims to "demystify" prayer through teaching and learning how to pray in unity.

Bishop of Oxford won't be stepping down over abuse review findings
Bishop of Oxford won't be stepping down over abuse review findings

A spokesman for the Bishop of Oxford says he has no plans to step down after he was criticised in a review over his handling of abuse allegations.

Former Archbishop of York told to step back from ministry
Former Archbishop of York told to step back from ministry

The former Archbishop of York has been ordered to step back from active ministry over his response to a review into the Church of England's handling of abuse allegations.

Church of England apologises to abuse victim after review finds failings
Church of England apologises to abuse victim after review finds failings

The Church of England has said it is "truly sorry" for abuse suffered at the hands of a priest after a review concluded that senior clergy failed to take appropriate action when it was brought to their attention.

Brian and Bobbie Houston\'s daughter, son-in-law resign from Hillsong Church
Brian and Bobbie Houston's daughter, son-in-law resign from Hillsong Church

A year after her father stepped down as global senior pastor, Hillsong Church founder Brian Houston's daughter, Laura Toganivalu, and her husband, Peter, announced that they, too, have officially stepped down as global pastors of the denomination's youth ministry, Hillsong Young & Free.

Churches commemorate historic coronation in Sunday services
Churches commemorate historic coronation in Sunday services

The celebrations for the coronation of King Charles III are continuing in churches the length and breadth of the country this Sunday.

Churches join in historic coronation celebrations
Churches join in historic coronation celebrations

Thousands of events are being hosted by Church of England churches to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday.

Churches receive grant in honour of Queen Elizabeth II
Churches receive grant in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

A grant has been given to the Sandringham Group of Churches to commemorate the life and legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Pope Francis clears way for women and lay Catholics to vote in upcoming bishops\' meeting
Pope Francis clears way for women and lay Catholics to vote in upcoming bishops' meeting

The addition of lay men and women as voting members is 'not a revolution, but rather an important change,' said a cardinal overseeing the synod.

Church of England bishops urged 'to step back from the brink' on same-sex blessings
Church of England bishops urged 'to step back from the brink' on same-sex blessings

The Church of England Evangelical Council has made an urgent appeal to bishops to reverse course on blessings for same-sex couples.

Majority of world's Anglicans formally reject leadership of Archbishop of Canterbury
Majority of world's Anglicans formally reject leadership of Archbishop of Canterbury

"This failure of church discipline has been compounded by the current Archbishop of Canterbury who has himself welcomed the provision of liturgical resources to bless these practices contrary to Scripture. This renders his leadership role in the Anglican Communion entirely indefensible."

Foley Beach calls on Welby to repent
Foley Beach calls on Welby to repent

Archbishop Foley Beach used his presidential address to the fourth Global Anglican Futures Conference (GAFCON) to call on the Archbishop of Canterbury to repent.

Free Church of England expands mission efforts with northern church planting appointment
Free Church of England expands mission efforts with northern church planting appointment

The Free Church of England (FCE) is widening its missionary engagement in its Northern Diocese.

Orthodox Anglicans meet in Rwanda to discuss their future in the Communion
Orthodox Anglicans meet in Rwanda to discuss their future in the Communion

GAFCON IV, meeting this week in Rwanda, hopes to transform the Anglican Communion.

Cathedral visitor numbers rebound after pandemic
Cathedral visitor numbers rebound after pandemic

Visitor numbers are returning to pre-pandemic levels across English cathedrals, according to latest figures.

Pope says LGBT+ are welcome in Church
Pope says LGBT+ are welcome in Church

Pope Francis has given his views on LGBT+ relationships and a number of other hot button issues in an interview for a new Disney+ documentary.