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Lawsuit against Paul Pressler widened to include Southern Baptist Convention
A lawsuit brought against a senior Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) figure has been widened to include the denomination itself.
Are Anglicans and Methodists really about to unite after 200 years of schism?
It's crunch time for the Church of England and the Methodist Church. They are facing a crucial decision this year â the CofE in February and the Methodist Church, assuming all goes well at the General Synod meeting, in July.
Archbishop of Canterbury stands by statement saying there is a 'significant cloud' over Bishop George Bell's name
Justin Welby has declined to rescind his statement that said Bishop George Bell still has a 'significant cloud' left over his name following the publication of a critical report into the Church of England's handling of an abuse claim against the late bishop.
Bishops' bar on official transgender liturgy angers campaigners
Anglican bishops' decision not to allow special services to celebrate a person transitioning gender has provoked outrage from those pushing for change in the Church.
Pope Francis ends South America tour amid backlash over sex abuse comments
Pope Francis ended his tour of Chile and Peru with an open air Mass for more than 1 million people on Sunday, after a tour dogged by a backlash over what many see as his insufficient resolve to tackle sexual abuse in the Church.
Boston Cardinal says Pope Francis' comment about controversial Chilean Bishop is 'source of great pain' for clerical sexual abuse survivors
Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley of Boston disagreed with the Pope after he defended a Chilean Bishop accused of committing sexual abuse. O'Malley stated Pope Francis' comment on the controversial Bishop "were a source of great pain for survivors of sexual abuse."
Church bells protected from noise complaints under new planning laws
Church bells will be protected from noise complaints under new planning laws to be introduced.
Bishops block Church's demand for transgender prayers
Bishops are blocking a new prayer celebrating a person's gender transition after they were urged by the Church of England's 'parliament', General Synod, to draw up plans for a re-baptism style service.
Top Cardinal in rare rebuke of Pope Francis over sex abuse comments
A key US cardinal distanced himself from comments by Pope Francis on sexual abuse, saying they had caused 'great pain,' a remarkable move pointing to divisions in the Roman Catholic Church over how to treat accusers.
Pope Francis attacks 'consumerist greed' harming Amazon rainforest
Pope Francis issued a ringing defence of the people and the environment of the Amazon on Friday, saying big business and 'consumerist greed' could not be allowed to destroy a natural habitat vital for the entire planet.
Global evangelist Luis Palau diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer: 'I'm ready' to go home
The renowned global evangelist Luis Palau revealed this week a dire diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer. In a candid, emotional video with two of his sons, Palau said he was emotional but ready for the end of earthly life, and that 'it would take literally a miracle' for his new condition not to be fatal.
BBC's 'The One Show' to host 'Sermon of the Year' finalists
Now in its third year running, the UK's 'Sermon of the Year' competition will this year be significantly boosted by its finals featuring on the BBC'S 'The One Show'.
Church of England braced for 'controversial' next step in ending 200-year split with Methodists
The Church of England's ruling synod is set for a 'controversial' debate over whether to end a 200-year-old schism with Methodists.
CofE to consider call for women pregnant with Down's syndrome babies to get 'unbiased' information
Biased and out-of-date information around Down's syndrome is leading to more women choosing to abort their unborn child, the Church of England is claiming.
Cathedrals in crisis over bad management and rising costs
Ineffective management and serious failings from clergy have left a number of England's cathedrals at 'severe financial risk', a report by the Church of England has found.
St Peter's confession: How the 'rock' of the church got God so wrong
Today is the liturgical day of the Confession of Peter, marking the moment he declared Jesus to be the Messiah. He 'got it' right then, but the message of his life is really not one of success, but of consistent failure. And that's actually encouraging.