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Irish Bishops hit out at 'unrestricted access to abortion' ahead of referendum on law change in May
Irish bishops have reiterated that they are opposed to 'unrestricted access to abortion' ahead of the forthcoming referendum on the controversial area in May this year.
Why Anglicans who object to reconciliation with Methodists should read more history
Friends of mine, Catholic-minded Anglicans, are at the moment getting very exercised about current proposals for Anglican-Methodist reconciliation in England.
Some serving bishops have been abused, says campaigner in victims booklet sent to CofE synod members
A number of bishops and senior church leaders are themselves survivors of sex abuse but a sense of shame prevents them from speaking out, a campaigner is claiming.
Evangelical Alliance rubbishes 'spiritual abuse' language: It could 'criminalise' conservative teaching on sexuality
An influential evangelical body in the UK is rubbishing the term 'spiritual abuse', warning it could 'enshrine religious discrimination on the statute book'.
Welby under pressure as General Synod members asked to back motion of 'regret' over Bishop George Bell case
The Archbishop of Canterbury will be under renewed pressure at the Church of England's ruling general synod this week to renounce his claim that a 'significant cloud' remains over George Bell, a highly-respected bishop accused of sex abuse.
Church of England clergy say mental health of parishioners 'major' concern
Mental health among parishioners is now a primary concern for Church of England clergy, a new survey suggests.
Majority of Anglicans want immigration levels 'reduced'
New research on attitudes to immigration reported on BBC Breakfast and BBC Radio 4's Sunday programme, found that nearly nine in ten people, 87 per cent, who describe themselves as Anglicans believe immigration to the UK should be reduced.
Ruined Albanian churches could be tourist magnet if repaired
Many old Albanian Orthodox churches and the art they contain lie in ruins due to decades of neglect but they could attract tourists if they are repaired, according to experts.
Bishops under pressure to explain 'dismissive' rejection of transgender services
Church of England bishops are under pressure to explain their 'dismissive' consideration of transgender liturgies.
Landmark Vatican-China deal over 'illegitimate bishops' ready to sign
A breakthrough deal between the Vatican and China over the appointment of bishops could be signed within days, according a source quoted by Reuters.
Priest in Portugal to stay in ministry despite fathering a child
A catholic priest from Funchal, Portugal recently made headlines in the country for being kept in the pastoral ministry despite fathering a child. The priest resigned from his role as a pastor, but will still be able to carry on other tasks for the ministry.
Now Forward in Faith Anglo-Catholics blast CofE-Methodist unity plans
Another group of Anglo-Catholics has strongly opposed proposals to end 200 years of schism between the Church of England and the Methodist Church, saying they represent 'a fundamental breach'.
EXCLUSIVE: Bishop blasts disgraced priest allowed to defend George Bell at Church of England's headquarters
It is 'outrageous' that a disgraced priest banned from ministry has been allowed to speak at the Church of England's headquarters, a bishop said today.
The 21 Day Challenge: How 3 weeks could revolutionise your spiritual life
Christian commitment to a year of spiritual resolve can be a daunting prospect, but three weeks may be all it takes to revolutionise your life. YouVersion, the team behind the popular Bible App, are once again inviting users to undertake the '21 Day Challenge', starting today.
Egyptian court hands down suspended sentences to 15 Muslim attackers after Coptic church violence
An Egyptian court yesterday sentenced 15 Muslim defendants to a year in jail, charged with attacking an unlicensed Coptic Church in a village south of Cairo.
Lord Carlile slams 'unwise and foolish' Church of England statement on Bishop George Bell
Lord Carlile, who published an independent report into the Church of England's handling of an allegation of sexual abuse against Bishop George Bell, has attacked the Church for issuing a statement yesterday saying that it had received 'fresh information' concerning the late bishop.