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Ban conservative bishops until we have gender equality, Church told
A senior Anglican academic is calling on the Church not to appoint any 'traditionalists' â those opposed to women priests â until a third of all bishops are women.
Consciences, Convictions and Consequences: A Brief Response to the Review of the Nomination to the See of Sheffield
The report reveals how far the centre of gravity in the Church of England has drifted from the general public and contemporary culture.
New Dean to face 'acute' problems in troubled Exeter Cathedral
The new Dean of Exeter will be the Very Reverend Jonathan Greener after the previous Dean retired amid a feud with his bishop.
Sheffield debacle shows CofE needs to promote more traditionalists, campaigners say
The Church of England is being called to address a 'deficit' in the number of traditionalists in senior positions after a review into why one bishop felt forced to step back from a promotion.
Father Tom: I don't know why they didn't kill me
Describing his 18-month ordeal, Father Tom Uzhannalil told reporters in Rome he still did not know why he was not killed.
Local churches open doors to commuters caught up in London tube bucket bomb
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tweeted: 'Praying for all those caught up in this morning's terror incident at #ParsonsGreen, especially those who have sustained injuries or trauma.'
Church of England asked to consider 'fundamental challenge' to women bishops agreement
The Church of England is being asked to reconsider whether it can still accept conservative bishops who oppose women priests.
Pope Francis to new Bishops: Be humble and stop relying on the old ways to evangelise
Pope Francis yesterday told new bishops to be humble in their work and open to better ways of evangelising other than just 'the way it's always been'.
Church of England hit by flurry of historic sexual abuse cases as former priests are convicted and jailed
A former priest has been convicted of sexual offences against two boys, another has been jailed for abusing four siblings and a third has denied offences against a young girl, as the Church of England faced a flurry of historical abuse cases.
How to preach better sermons: 6 tips from Charles Spurgeon
As well as striving to preach more effectively himself, though, Spurgeon wanted to pass on what he'd learned.
Nigerian pastor to be hanged after setting church members alight
A Nigerian pastor is on death row after dousing several church members in petrol and setting them ablaze.
How to transform your church through song: Keith Getty's worship music conference to be broadcast around the world, live
Popular contemporary hymn writer Keith Getty is to broadcast his sell-out Getty Music Worship Conference: Sing! around the world.
Should the Church panic at the latest statistics on religious affiliation? Why this bishop says 'No'
The decline in the number of religious people and in particular Anglicans does not mean the Church has failed or that Britain has become an atheist country, according to a leading bishop.
Pastor reprimanded for officiating at gay marriage
A Lutheran pastor who conducted a same-sex marriage has been reprimanded by his church.
The loneliness of the long-time pastor's wife
Pastors wives shout at their children too much, they feel they have few friends and they are plagued by money worries, according to a new study. But on the bright side, their lives are filled with joy and purpose.
Pope Francis greets and hugs Father Tom Uzhunnalil after his release
Pope Francis has met Fr Tom Uzhunnalil at the Vatican following the priest's release from captivity in Oman after more than a year in the hands of Islamist militants.